July 2017

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KBS receives prestigious 'recognition for excellence' award from the UN

Nine recognitions for excellence in Sharing Information on Progress (SIP) reporting were announced during a high-level gathering of United Nations officials, academic deans, business executives, faculty, students, and other stakeholders. KBS received a 'recognition for excellence' award from the UN for its PRME SIP report.

Held on the first evening of the 2017 Global Forum for Responsible Management Education — 10 Years of PRME, the special reception honored nine schools for their high-quality SIP Reports.
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MBA student awarded 2017 ISTAT Foundation Scholarship

MBA (aviation management) student, John Butler, has been awarded a 2017 ISTAT Foundation Scholarship.
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8th Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Date: 17th November 2017
Time: 9:00
Location:
‘Confronting Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Irish Tourism: The Role of the Public Sector’Public and Private Sector’

The challenges for the Irish economy and society occasioned by Brexit, geopolitical turbulence and technological disruptions are already at play and are likely to have even more profound effects in the years ahead. Resultantly, the Tourism Sector must respond through serious analysis and identification of the “Strategic” responses required and how same should be funded.
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KBS student nominated to become a #NissanGenNext ambassador!

KBS student Nicole Drought has been nominated to become a #NissanGenNext ambassador!

Nicole Drought, is one of Ireland's premier female racing drivers. She became the first woman to win in the Irish Touring Car Championship last year. That feat of achievement also led to her being named as the 2016 Irish Sportswoman of the Year.

Voting is open on: https://www.nissangenerationnext.ie/entry/candidate/77
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KBS, UL researchers & the AA announce connected car research partnership

The AA and the University of Limerick have announced a major research partnership to study developments in connected car technology and their implications for Irish road users.

The rapid development of car technology is heralding a major social change in terms of ownership and personal transport. Both organisations feel that the broader implications in Ireland and elsewhere are not fully understood.
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