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"US, German authorities block 'Hive' ransomware website"
January 26, 2023 | Deutsche Welle
Isabel Skierka, the program lead for technology politics and a researcher with the Digital Society Institute at ESMT Berlin, explains how the 'Hive' ransomware group works and how the authorities shut them down.
"Why MBA Rankings are Coming Under Fire"
January 25, 2023 | Find MBA
Rebecca Loades, director of MBA programs at ESMT Berlin, says that some MBA rankings over-emphasize the salaries when the MBA programs also offer opportunities and ways to transform life and income for students. However, she claims that MBA rankings are unlikely to go away.
"Research Roundup: January 2023"
January 24, 2023 | AACSB
Research by Jan Malte Jeddeloh, a Master of Management student at ESMT Berlin, reveals that women and men have different preferences when choosing employers. Men put more importance on traditional attributes, like salary or status; while women prioritize remote work and greater purpose. Such factors as company size, bonuses, diversity and inclusion, and hours were named less important by the participants of the survey.
"Beyond Good Intentions – Bringing Strategy To Giving, Impact Investing, and Corporate Responsibility"
January 24, 2023 | European Business Review
Olga Almqvist, senior manager at Societal Impact Financing Initiative at ESMT Berlin, says that corporate leaders have a variety of options for giving back to society. They can exert influence on the social and environmental impact by setting targets, defining strategies, and giving. Olga highlights the importance of a strategic approach across all three dimensions in her article for European Business Review.
"Top 10 MBAs for Global Mobility"
January 18, 2023 | Find MBA
Find MBA names ESMT Berlin as one of the best MBA programs for global mobility. The list highlights ESMT Berlin's international and intercultural components, as well as collaboration with other international business schools.
"Germany’s National Security Strategy: A Chance to Pivot to Adaptive Cyber Resilience"
January 17, 2023 | 49security
Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, the director of the Digital Society Institute at ESMT Berlin, and Isabel Skierka, the program lead for technology politics and a researcher with the Digital Society Institute, write an article about German cyber security. They state that to have a more resilient cyber security strategy, Germany critically depends on its ability to learn, adapt and coordinate important stakeholders.
"Student award: ‘persistence is crucial’"
January 16, 2023 | Financial Times
Michael Tekabe, MBA graduate from ESMT Berlin, is one of the winners of the FT's Responsible Business Education Awards. Financial Times highlights his work at Kubik, an African start-up that makes low-carbon, low-cost building materials out of hard-to-recycle plastic waste, and the importance of this project.