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Start up teams from 10 of Europe’s best business schools competed for €25,000 in prize money at ESMT Berlin.

Women are more accurate at recognizing social ties in the workplace; yet men tend to use networks more successfully for career advancement. New research shows that women hold an advantage, yet they lose it precisely in situations where networks are open, loosely connected, and often critical for career progression.

On September 1, 2025, Hami Amiraslani joined ESMT Berlin as an assistant professor of accounting.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is confirmed to attend the third Berlin Global Dialogue. After two successful summits, this year’s Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD) will take place from October 23 to October, 2025, at ESMT Berlin.

The Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin and Merck are joining forces to establish a leading innovation hub for cybersecurity in Europe by 2030.

On July 1, 2025, Rebecca Schaumberg joined ESMT Berlin as an assistant professor of organizational behavior.

ESMT Berlin has joined the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as an associate member. The membership highlights the international business school's commitment to academic exchange, institutional cooperation, and global engagement.

Together with the Archäologisches Haus, the Bertelsmann Stiftung, the Bundesstiftung Bauakademie, the Humboldt Forum, the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, and Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin Mitte, ESMT Berlin will host the neighborhood festival “Sommer auf der Insel” on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the garden of the former State Council building of the GDR at Schlossplatz 1.

New research by ESMT Berlin and Politecnico di Milano explores how non-experts assess scientific research proposals and reveals key implications for public participation in science funding. The study shows that while citizens value both social impact and scientific merit, their judgments can be shaped by personal interests, income, and education.

Renowned economist Michael Weber has been awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship, Germany’s most prestigious and generously endowed research award, and is planning to join ESMT Berlin. With this appointment, ESMT will become the first business school in Germany to receive this distinction, a significant milestone for the institution and for the field of business research.

The Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin is committed to transforming outstanding research into successful startups. Supported by the Joachim Herz Foundation, DEEP is now launching the program DEEP Pioneers to assist research institutions and teams build market- and investment-ready startup teams. The pilot phase is set to run for one year.

New research by ESMT Berlin and the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) shows that private equity (PE) acquisitions lead to substantial operational efficiency gains in hospitals, challenging common public concerns. The study reveals that hospitals acquired by PE firms significantly reduce costs and administrative staff without increasing closure rates or harming patient care.

Now in its fourth year, the successful partnership between BMW Group and ESMT Berlin continues to evolve. The BMW Group Change Maker Fellowships, launched in 2022, are being extended in 2025 to include ESMT’s full-time MBA and MSc programs alongside the global online MBA and will focus on shaping leadership for a digital future.

ESMT Berlin has been selected as a Pioneer Innovation Partner by the European Central Bank (ECB) to develop innovative functionalities related to the digital euro. As part of this collaboration, the business school will establish the Digital Euro Hub platform.

ESMT Berlin has received significant funding from the German Foundation for Monument Protection (DSD) to support the ongoing restoration of the former GDR State Council building, now home to the international business school campus in Berlin. The DSD has provided donations totaling more than €1.8 million for the renovation of the building’s west wing, in keeping with its landmark status. A major portion of this of more than €1 million has been contributed by the Danish Villum Foundation, part of the Velux Foundations.