Over the past years, citizen collectives have grown into visible players in sectors such as energy, healthcare, housing, and food. What does their rise mean for how we organize our economy? The next CollectieveKracht event (in Dutch) will dive into this question with a keynote from Professor Irene van Staveren (ISS, Erasmus University) and five … Continue reading CollectieveKracht – Citizen collectives and the market: between clashing logics and innovative collaboration

What does sustainability look like in an increasingly turbulent world? The theme of this years annual Business & Society Management Almuni Meeting is 'Sustainable Business in an increasingly Turbulent World'. Sustainability is shaping the world around us—whether we recognise it or not. It represents a profound societal transformation that is redefining business models, reshaping stakeholder collaboration, … Continue reading Annual B-SM Alumni Meeting with lecture by Tine De Moor

Community participation is vital for well-functioning societies. Both in academic circles and in societal institutions, there is lively debate and experimentation with various forms of community participation. These can range from community initiatives to citizen councils and other cooperative arrangements where people get together. Community engagement is crucial for creating support for societal transitions and … Continue reading Symposium – Community contributions to societal challenges: Why they matter and how they work