Centre for Evolution of Global Business and Institutions (CEGBI)
The Centre for Evolution of Global Business and Institutions (CEGBI) aims to carry out groundbreaking research which fosters a better understanding of how business and institutions succeed in a global economy while simultaneously addressing societal challenges.
About CEGBI
Established in January 2009, CEGBI is a research centre in the School for Business and Society at the University of York. The centre aims to carry out groundbreaking research which will foster a better understanding of how business and institutions succeed in a global economy. By developing a better understanding of the relationship between past and the present, the aim is to draw lessons that help business and policy makers in more informed decision making and address grand challenges. It draws on an eclectic approach, both in terms of research topics and methodologies used. A distinctive characteristic of the members of the centre is their emphasis on international business, business and economic history, global marketing, ethics and social enterprise.
Highlights
CEGBI Online Professional Development Workshop
‘International Business Review’
14th May 2025 1:00-2:30pm, Online (Zoom link)
We are delighted to announce a Professional Development Workshop (PDW) hosted by Professor Roger Strange, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal “International Business Review”. The PDW is aimed at early career researchers and PhD students, and will focus on four key issues:
- What constitutes a “good” academic paper?
- Common pitfalls to avoid when preparing the original submission to an academic journal.
- Responding to reviewers.
- How to increase the impact and visibility of your paper.
There will be ample opportunities for discussion and questions.
CEGBI Summer Conference 2025
‘Global Business and Policy in a World of Fragmentation and Societal Change’
12th September 2025, Church Lane Building
Call for Abstracts
The Centre for Evolution of Global Business and Institutions (CEGBI), part of the School for Business and Society (SBS) at the University of York, invites you to participate in the 2025 Summer Conference.
The conference serves as an interdisciplinary forum for research and teaching across the school and beyond, to promote dialogue, discuss work in progress with an interdisciplinary audience, and to support research and teaching collaboration on topics associated with ‘A World of Fragmentation and Societal Change’ and its impact on business and policy making.
Keynote Speaker: Professor Nina Caspersen, Associate Dean (Research), University of York
For full details on the event, topics and themes, and abstract submission point please click below:
