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Bridging the Gap: Alberta School of Business Hosts 3rd Annual City Building Conference

The event shines new light on how industry partners, community leaders and government officials can better interface to address the challenges and opportunities currently impacting the ‘city building’ space.

PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Alan Webb, ‘01

From pioneering work in management control systems to practical, field-driven research, this distinguished professor reflects on his career, the impact of the Alberta School of Business PhD program, and the surprising paths his research has taken.

How can disruptive algorithms be tamed?

Alberta School of Business researcher shows how to reduce the undesirable effects of algorithms that affect so many aspects of our lives.

U of A launches resource for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship and research

This emancipatory entrepreneurship ecosystem for research and data collection aims to understand barriers to success for the 2SLGBTQi+ community and unlock new potential to enable entrepreneurial action.

U of A students train their energy on making Edmonton more affordable

Alberta School of Business’s innovative Impact Series opens its third round

PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Tulin Erdem, ‘93

As the Leonard N. Stern Professor of Business at NYU and former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Marketing Research, this accomplished alumna reflects on her impactful research and the support she received from the Alberta School of Business.

Celebrating Four Decades of Excellence: The Alberta School of Business PhD Program Turns 40

As the Alberta School of Business PhD Program celebrates its 40th anniversary, it stands as a testament to decades of innovation, research excellence, and its enduring impact on shaping business academia for generations to come.

How Data-Driven Decisions Can Improve Health Outcomes

Ilbin Lee's research at the Alberta School of Business explores how modeling different patient groups can lead to better treatment plans and improved healthcare decision-making.

Internationally trained finance researcher joins Alberta School of Business

Robin Lee specializes in the study of social/behavioral finance and corporate finance

Researcher focused on effects of emerging technologies joins Alberta School of Business

Bryan Spencer’s study on cryptocurrency manipulation publishes this summer

Expert in ESG incentives and supply chain management joins ASB faculty

Minjia Li brings a global perspective to the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics

New finance professor keen to instil in students the importance of fixed income

Colin Ward also brings expertise on intangible capital, foreign currency trading to Alberta School of Business

Awards and Accolades - April to June 2024

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from April to June 2024

The IDeaS Conference

Global IdeaS/Algorithmic Organizing Conference: Bridging Social Science and Data Analytics for an AI-Driven Future.

Joanna Li looks forward to enriching the Alberta School of Business with expertise in strategic management and organization theory

The newly appointed assistant professor brings fresh perspectives and innovative research to the ASB community

An experienced economist with an international focus, Jay Hyun brings a great deal of knowledge to the Alberta School of Business

The newly appointed assistant prof. is set to start on July 1

Making up for lost time

Business grad embraces a spirit of experimentation in post-COVID studies

Prof. Emily Block’s new book showcases the power of business in rebuilding post-conflict and other challenging communities

Business on the Edge is drawn from nearly two decade’s worth of experiences from a popular class she co-founded

Unlocking the power of data with artificial intelligence

The faculty’s new AI Centre for Decision Analytics is transforming the way we use data to make better decisions

Creditors lose when consumer debtors misreport income

Canadian debtors have an incentive to manipulate their data when filing for bankruptcy, U of A researchers say.

College of Social Sciences and Humanities profs play key roles in academic journals across fields

Academic journals are vital in expanding human knowledge — here’s how some CSSH faculty members are contributing to this area

Firms embracing diversity may trade short-term pain for long-term gain

Companies may need to prepare as they adjust to culture shifts, business professor finds.

The research is in: Here’s how creative ads affect purchase intention for new products

Advertising creatively can significantly affect consumer processing of ads and subsequent brand responses, according to a new study co-authored by Alberta School of Business marketing professor Paul Messinger.

Awards and Accolades - January to March 2024

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from January to March 2024

When winners are losers: why symbolic rewards may backfire

Singling out employees for praise may bring out a subversive side in co-workers, study suggests.

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