As the new Dean of RSM, I look forward to ensuring that our mission – to be a force for positive change in the world – continues to inspire generations to come, both here in the Netherlands and beyond. As we embrace new challenges and opportunities, I hope the coming year offers us all a renewed sense of purpose and shared success. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!
Prof. Aukje Hassoldt, Dean of RSM
Prof. Ting Li leads collaborative research to advance convergence of AI, data and digitalisation. The funding supports four PhDs within the new Immersive Tech Space.
Prof. Aurélie Lemmens researches integration of fairness into algorithmic decision-making to prevent biases with AI and machine learning. The funds are from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
The Mind the Gap conference brought together 300+ minds to focus on achieving the 2030 UN goals, and the role of business schools to contribute to these positive changes.
Dr Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhfal and Dr Sameer Mehta receive funding to help shape the future of the Dutch energy market and set a global benchmark.
Dr Romain Cadario’s ‘Substituting TikTok with cooking’ experiment wins research award in quest for people to do something more valuable with their time and tackle mental health issues.
The HAPP tool streamlines grading processes and improves quality of feedback for students and teachers. It was developed by Dr Colin Lee.
The first group of professionals in the GEMBA state the programme was ‘a transformational journey to become future-proof’ as strategic business leaders.
RSM and the European Space Agency have been bringing the space sector into business education, and vice versa. Students develop innovative business ideas aimed at solving wicked problems to create a more sustainable world.
RSM was placed in top 10 of The Case Centre’s Impact Index 2024. The high-quality cases are educational, engaging and influential to students and teachers globally.
RSM’s new dean is experienced in guiding organisations through change and is committed to creating societal impact.
Almost 40 EUR professors cycled to 43 schools in Rotterdam to chat with around 1,500 children about research and education.
New local chapters for RSM alumni launched in New York, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Hamburg, the UK and Brussels, creating a strong international network for collaboration, career opportunities and lifelong learning.
Keynote speakers – including Laura Killingbeck and top academics Prof. Maas and Dr Ismaili M’hamdi – addressed the value and the pathways to inclusion at an inspiring conference on the ss Rotterdam.
This year’s distinguished RSM alumni are Fleur Osté, Cilia Keser, Joost Kamermans and Martin Kayser for their outstanding achievements.
