The chapter makes the case for adopting a professional-practitioner approach to the teaching and assessment of macroeconomics. Drawing on my own experiences as both a professional and academic economist, I discuss the benefits of doing so. These include mitigating the perpetuation of the hard...

This chapter explores the concept of inclusive practice within a suite of fully online asynchronous Masters programmes. Through an analysis of discussion board activity, we consider the relationship between active participation as a measure of engagement and attainment as a measure of learning...

Art thinking (AT) can be used in diverse contexts and scenarios to explore empathy, imagination, intuitive and improvised expression. The vital role of AT in divergent creative processes remains an unexplored design aspiration in organisational contexts. This chapter will explore the...

Este informe presenta una instantánea del impacto colectivo de las acciones tomadas por individuos e instituciones durante los últimos 10 años para conservar, administrar y restaurar la Amazonía como parte del Programa de Paisajes Sostenibles de la Amazonía (ASL). La ASL fue concebida e...

The rapid evolution of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency has initiated significant developments in the cryptocurrency market and financial technology sector. Blockchain, the underlying technology of Bitcoin, has gained attention for its decentralized and secure nature, offering potential...

While gender gaps in technology access exist in many socioeconomic environments, the barriers are often most severe for lower-income, rural, and marginalized populations. This chapter begins with a brief discussion of ICT access and the digital divide in China and India (particularly regarding...

A great deal of scholarly research on organizational turnaround has focused on understanding the sources of performance decline and subsequent strategic actions top managers take to reverse the decline and restore the firm's financial and competitive standing. In particular, research has...

The early 2000s saw significant public disquiet about emerging technologies such as GM crops. Engaging with the public – listening to their views, and involving them meaningfully in research – has become a policy priority. The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement was set up as...

This case study examines the Student Selected Component in Clinical Innovation and Enterprise at the University of Buckingham's Medical School. Designed to merge healthcare innovation with entrepreneurship, the programme guided students through problem identification, solution development, and...

By 2050, the European Union (EU) aims to be climate-neutral, which includes five dimensions, ranging from energy security and an integrated internal energy market to energy efficiency, climate action, and research and innovation. EU actions aim to make consumers an active part of the clean...