UChicago Booth Dean Madhav Rajan on Global Engagement

💡 🌍 Great to see this new #MSCA initiative championed by our Vice President for Research and Innovation Rachel Msetfi using the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship programme as a platform to build international partnerships. Working with UC Berkeley, Rausser College of Natural Resources and Institute of European Studies, UC Berkeley we are now inviting expressions of interest from: • postdoctoral researchers interested in developing an international MSCA fellowship • academic colleagues interested in hosting a fellow and building new collaborations with Berkeley 📅 Expression of interest deadline: 27 April 2026 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dj7XGV4p 📖 🔬 🚀

It’s always refreshing to hear phrases in the classroom like “let’s skip the presentation” when a question disrupts the planned flow — it shows a genuine commitment to ensuring the audience truly understands the message, prioritizing clarity over structure or comfort. Equally valuable is when someone openly shares their frustrations, transforming what could be an inspiring talk into something deeply motivating through realism — especially in a context where young professionals often need that extra energy and honesty about the challenges they face. Finally, bringing criminological theories into the business world requires an added effort: translating their value into business impact. It’s not only about crime itself, but about understanding and preventing all forms of economic loss that can affect an organization. In short, it was a real pleasure listening to you. And even more so, knowing that Universidad Camilo José Cela students have the opportunity to learn from someone with your experience, curiosity, and drive — as a former student who has been consistently connected to corporate criminology since the very beginning of your professional journey. This will always be your home, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

🔶 Workshop Recap: Advancing Qualitative Research in Business Studies 🔶 Two weeks ago, the PhD workshop “Advancing Qualitative Research in Business Studies” went into its third round at the WU in Vienna. The workshop brought together doctoral students and faculty from across Central and Eastern Europe—including Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, European University Viadrina, WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien), and Universität Innsbruck—to: 🔸 foster cross-institutional exchange on qualitative research in business studies, 🔸 support PhD candidates through feedback and coaching, 🔸 and offer an inspiring space for academic growth and career development. We advanced doctoral projects through conference-style sessions and one-on-one coaching. Another special feature was the honest insights into failures and lessons learned from publication processes, shared in “behind the scenes” keynotes and roundtable discussions. New this year were the writing sessions, which aimed to provide all participants with a small, concrete piece of output to take home—balancing the very valuable but intangible input and feedback. 🌬️ Even though our brain capacity was collectively “gone with the wind” after four intense days, we can say – mission accomplished! 🎯 A huge thank you to all contributing faculty members — Marius K. Luedicke (WU Wien), Zuzana C. (VŠE Prague), Dr. Katja H. Brunk (European University Viadrina), Andrea Hemetsberger (UIBK), Verena Wieser (UIBK), and Delphine DION (ESSEC Business School) — for their valuable input and engagement. Special thanks to EU Erasmus+ for making this workshop possible through their funding! We look forward to continuing this initiative and strengthening the qualitative research community in business studies! 📚🤝 #QualitativeResearch #PhDWorkshop #UniversityofInnsbruck #BusinessStudies #AcademicCommunity #ResearchCollaboration

The MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC) is advancing a new model for research and education at MIT—one that places human understanding at the center of discovery and innovation. Bringing together scholars from the humanities, arts, social sciences, and STEM, MITHIC supports bold collaborations that deepen our understanding of people, culture, and society while shaping solutions to some of the most complex challenges of our time. MITHIC also fosters new ideas and research across the humanities, as well as transformative educational experiences and practices in SHASS for MIT students. Through new research partnerships, educational initiatives, and community engagement across the Institute, MITHIC is helping embed human-centered thinking throughout MIT’s work—expanding how we approach technology, health, policy, and the future of human life.

OIS supports a growing portfolio of Institute-wide initiatives that are expanding how MIT approaches research, education, and real-world impact. At the heart of this work are efforts like the MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC), which bring together scholars from across the humanities, arts, social sciences, and STEM to explore complex challenges from multiple perspectives. OIS is proud to help enable these collaborations. Together, they reflect MIT at its best—curious, collaborative, and deeply engaged with the world—broadening how we approach technology, health, policy, and the future of human life. MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, MIT School of Engineering, MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT School of Science, MIT School of Architecture and Planning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing

DRRS CAS 2 “Beyond Systems Thinking” is opening a call for thematic Quest Fellowships (which are completion-based scholarships returning up to 50% of tuition upon delivery of the Quest contribution) in Summer 2026. These fellowships are designed for professionals who seek to engage deeply with systemic transdisciplinary complexity in the context of designing resilient regenerative systems. The fellowships are based on a commitment to a clearly articulated personal study Quest theme within one of three relational spheres, where participants move beyond analytical systems thinking toward integrative, relational, embodied, and scale-linking approaches grounded in the Systemic Design Wheel of Inquiry and its six modes of inquiry: science, engineering, design, art, embodied practices, and inner processes. Applicants start with a focal sphere and mentor track, to then expand across the Wheel: 1. Art–Science Integration & Multispecies Communication Main Mentor: Sylwia Orczykowska 2. Contemporary Nomadism, Habitual Opening, Immersive Leadership & Complexity Didactics Main Mentor: Tobias Luthe 3. Ethical Journalism, Multimedia Narration & Community Integration Main Mentor: Michael Grimm Learn more about Quest spheres, scholarship commitments, and selection criteria: https://lnkd.in/erHfFsvS See further details on CAS 2: https://lnkd.in/eF9iXu2V Applications can be submitted until 15 March via the ETH Zurich | School for Continuing Education website: https://lnkd.in/eirUPkTs If you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact us: drrs@ethz.ch #cas #mas #ethzurich #scholarship #contemporarynomadism #complexitydidactics #journalism #artandscience #multispecies #systemsthinking #regenerativesystems

In the upcoming ETH CAS 2 “Beyond Systems Thinking” we are opening a call for thematic Quest Fellowships, which are completion-based scholarships returning up to 50% of tuition upon delivery of the Quest contribution in Summer 2026. The value of each scholarship is about 4000CHF. This opportunity for three study fellowships with ETH Zurich's program in Regenerative Systems is made possible through a focus on three core topical spheres - purposefully transdisciplinary and "messy" - and the support of the #AvinaStiftung. The fellowships are based on a commitment to a clearly articulated personal study Quest theme within one of three relational spheres: 1. Art–Science Integration & Multispecies Communication 2. Contemporary Nomadism, Habitual Opening, Immersive Leadership & Complexity Didactics 3. Ethical Journalism, Multimedia Narration & Community Integration Take a chance and apply until March 15th.

I am deeply honored and grateful to have been selected to participate in the PhD Project Annual Conference held in Chicago from March 19–20, 2026. For over 30 years, The PhD Project has played a transformative role in shaping the future workforce by supporting the development of business PhDs and fostering a more inclusive and vibrant academic community. Its mission—to expand access to doctoral education and strengthen the talent pipeline through diverse and talented educators—resonates deeply with my own professional journey and aspirations. This conference offered a unique and insightful view of every stage of the PhD journey, while also providing meaningful opportunities to connect with current doctoral students, distinguished faculty, business school representatives, and partner organizations. I want to sincerely thank the entire team behind The PhD Project. Your dedication, vision, and commitment to empowering future scholars and promoting inclusive excellence in academia are truly inspiring. Your efforts are not only shaping individual careers but also transforming communities and the future of education. I am especially thankful for the chance to connect with such an inspiring network of scholars and professionals dedicated to advancing education, research, and leadership across communities. I look forward to building on the knowledge, connections, and inspiration gained during this experience as I continue my journey toward a doctoral degree studies. #PhDProject #DoctoralJourney #HigherEducation #Leadership #AcademicExcellence #DiversityInEducation

Florida A&M University has appointed Dr. Darryl Scriven as Executive Director of Centers and Institutes, a role that will provide strategic oversight for the University’s 27 research centers. With more than 25 years of experience across academia, industry, and government, Dr. Scriven brings a strong interdisciplinary approach to advancing research, policy, and innovation. His leadership will support enhanced collaboration, performance, and growth across FAMU’s research enterprise as the University advances toward Carnegie R1 status. This appointment marks a significant step in strengthening FAMU’s research ecosystem and expanding opportunities for faculty, students, and partners. 🔗 View more: https://bit.ly/4uRJXai #HigherEd #ResearchLeadership #FAMU #Innovation #HBCUs #AcademicResearch