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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.
A lawsuit wants to change the way you pay your Realtors. What to know
David Dale-Johnson, executive professor of real estate at the Alberta School of Business with the University of Alberta, said in Canada, there are “unwritten rules” around how rates of commission are decided.
Recognizing new Canada Research Chairs
Three faculty members from our college have been announced as new or renewed chairs
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
A local economy: MNP Impact Series
Last fall, first-year business students had the opportunity to work together to come up with recommendations for improving the local economy as part of the MNP Impact Series.
How the Alberta School of Business is encouraging students to think outside the classroom
Associate Dean of Education Leo Wong sits down with Nancy Carlson to talk about the school's experiential learning programs.
Not just Toronto: Are these cities seeing ‘unsustainable’ rent spikes, too?
David Dale-Johnson, executive professor of real estate at the Alberta School of Business, said the movement of people from other provinces of Canada to Alberta means the housing crisis is being spread out through the country, instead of easing.
From Commerce Student to CEO: Pamela Allen's Journey of Leadership, Inclusion, and Empowering Women in Finance
Join Pamela Allen, MD Financial Management CEO and Alberta School of Business alum, as she opens up about her inspiring journey from commerce student to becoming the first female CEO in the financial management industry.
Are women CEOs more risk-averse than men? Not necessarily, study shows
Differences in decision-making have more to do with levels of scrutiny than inherent characteristics.
How business students are working toward the future
Nancy Carlson sits down with Paige Boyer, the president of the University of Alberta Business Students' Association, to talk about how students are working on real-world issues like artificial intelligence and climate change.
A conversation with Mustafa Ali: An advocate for diversity and entrepreneurship
Mustafa Ali, MBA '22, talks about the importance of diversity and reputation in the business world and his commitment to support founders and entrepreneurship in the community.
Exploring a future in postsecondary
Collaboration with local organizations brings Indigenous high school students to Alberta School of Business for day of programming
Saskatchewan Roughriders apologize after ad using 'girl math' sparks backlash from some fans
Katie Lafreniere (Business) discusses backlash against a Saskatchewan Roughriders ad that uses 'girl math'
'It's the ultimate revenge': Sask. animal shelter launches 'Neuter Your Ex' fundraiser
Katie Lafreniere (Business) says shock advertising causes a surprise that enables people to want to spend more time paying attention to ads.
U of A expert research shows how weather affects consumer habits
Kyle Murray (Alberta School of Business) says his research looked into different types of weather — rain or snow, hot and cold — but found what mattered was sunlight. Murray says as you get more sunlight on a particular day or week, people's negative emotions start to decrease, and they start to spend more money.
U of A professor discusses power-sharing proposals between provinces
Joseph Doucet (Business) says that while these proposals have been on the table for years, they create a lot of concern.
These 10 places have the fastest rising rents in Alberta
There are several factors driving up demand — and prices — in rental markets throughout Alberta, as well as supply-side hurdles that have a big impact on rural communities, said David Dale-Johnson, Stan Melton Chair in Real Estate at the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta.
Awards and Accolades - October to December 2023
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from October to December 2023
U of A expert shares insight as prices in Alberta grow at fastest pace in 40 years:
David Dale-Johnson (Alberta School of Business) says multiple factors are driving up rent, but especially migration and interest rates. Dale-Johnson says the rental market situation has forced everyone to look for alternatives that they can afford such as having roommates, living at home with their parents, or living in a motorhome.
Charting Success: A Year in Review at the Alberta School of Business
In no particular order, read on for just a small taste of some of the outstanding stories that have come out of the Alberta School of Business this year.
A holiday message from the dean
Dean Vikas Mehrotra reflects on the past year and shares some exciting developments for the Alberta School of Business.
Service bots turn off customers even when they work as well as humans, study shows
Speed and efficiency may not be enough to sway perceptions that companies are automating only for their own good.
Gun-related incidents prompt lockdowns at Edmonton malls
Heather Thomson, executive director at the centre for cities and communities at the University of Alberta, says public security incidents can scare people away from malls.
Life isn't fair. University shouldn't be a luxury. These are lessons I learned in rural Kenya
I vividly remember taking an entrepreneurship course in my fourth year at the Alberta School of Business where I interacted with classmates and saw how passionate they were about doing the right thing — whether in health care or sustainable fashion. It was inspiring — and it opened up my eyes to the fact that nothing is impossible when approached with determination.
Business PhD students share timely research at U of A conference
Issues included consumer-focused, operational, and philosophical challenges
U of A expert shares retail trends this holiday season
Heather Thomson (Alberta School of Business) says automation in physical stores are a trend she is seeing. Thomson says on one hand, stores are removing their self-checkouts so they can have a more seamless experience with their customers. She also says, on the other hand, some stores are moving to full automation, removing any in-person interaction with customers. Global (video)
Edmonton, Calgary are clean technology cities to watch in North America, report says
Devereaux Jennings has done work in clean tech and teaches classes looking at the sector at the U of A's School of Business.
How Can Organizations Minimize Conflict in Polarized Environments ?
New research from the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business shows how organizations can best minimize intra-organizational conflict in environments where intractable conflict exists between groups with highly polarized and opposing views.
'It's time for a change': Royal Bison craft fair prepares to close for good
Heather Thomson, of the Alberta School of Business, said these types of markets give businesses an opportunity that online retail can't – a chance to meet with customers and get feedback in person.
Inflation compounds small business stress in 'make-or-break' holiday shopping season
Heather Thomson, executive director of the Centre for Cities and Communities at the Alberta School of Business, said the stakes are high.
Recognizing this year’s Insight Grant recipients
Congratulations to 15 recipients from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Centre for Cities and Communities releases Edmonton’s first downtown streetfront retail report
The centre’s director shares bright solutions based on report’s findings
Let's meet Minjae Kim
Earlier this year, Minjae joined the Alberta School of Business as an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics.
Women in business | CBC Radio Active
New research out of the U of A disputes the notion that says women entrepreneurs aren't as confident as their male counterparts. Business professor, Jennifer Jennings, has researched gender and entrepreneurship for 25 years.
Bridging Gaps: Isha Godara's Quest for Equality in Education
Selin Simsek, ‘22 BCom, information and outreach coordinator in the Alberta School of Business, had a conversation with Isha Godara, an Alberta School of Business Alumna ,'21 BCom, and co-founder of JIVAM Foundation, an organization provides free education, digital library and an after school program to the children of Kheowali Village in India.
Study finds drop in Canadian entrepreneurs, decline slower in Prairies
Ishan Arora, an entrepreneur from Edmonton, said Alberta has a “solid ecosystem” for entrepreneurs.
Business students step up to make an impact on Edmonton’s economy
Innovative case competition draws on ideas and talents of more than 1,000 students to tackle challenges of local revitalization.
New study counters ‘confidence gap’ stereotype for women entrepreneurs
Women and men are equally accurate in gauging their entrepreneurial ability, researchers find.
Director expertise has a direct impact on corporate sustainability, study shows
Findings from Alberta School of Business researcher Lukas Roth demonstrate that change in US firms is driven by directors with sustainability expertise gained from board experiences in foreign countries.
How 'Fire Canada' took off, and why Steelers OC became a scapegoat
"Teams become part of our identity," said Robert Fisher, a professor at the University of Alberta school of business who researches social expectations on managerial and consumer decision-making.
Creating Customer Service Bots That People Don’t Hate
From physical robots to digital chatbots, service bots are revolutionizing the workplace. To understand how consumers perceive firms that employ service bots, researchers conducted six experiments in which customers interacted with either a bot or a human service provider.
College alumni and faculty rank among the Top 40 Under 40 for 2023
EDify magazine recently released its annual list, and 13 of this year’s recipients are members of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities community.
Paving the way for Indigenous business success
Teddy Carter, a member of the Michel First Nation and a PhD candidate in business at the University of Alberta, says Indigenous consultants are essential because they have inherent cultural awareness.
Alumna celebrates landmark birthday with scholarship
Although Serena Myles, ‘16 BCom, ‘22 MBA, only earned her MBA a year ago and is still paying off student debt, she decided to start her own scholarship to help business students.
From engineer to entrepreneur
Executive MBA grad Amir Shami shares the power of emotional intelligence in becoming a business leader
KPMG invests $250,000 to support Indigenous business students at UofA
Collaborating to develop a program that supports Indigenous students’ equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities
Edmonton’s Downtown retail spaces are one-third vacant: U of A researchers
A new report from the University of Alberta (U of A) released this week found 33 per cent of storefront locations in the core were empty. Restaurants, cafes, fast food, and other hospitality businesses make up the largest share of occupied spaces.