Study Abroad: Queen's Business School launches state-of-the-art student hub

NEW DELHI: Queen’s University Belfast has officially launched the Queen’s Business School Student Hub. The school rebranded to Queen’s Business School at the beginning of September and the state-of-the-art UK Pound 26 million student hub opened at the start of the new academic year.

The launch event featured a keynote address by Sparta Group LLC chairman Gururaj Deshpande. He shared insights on 'The Purpose of Business Schools in the 21st Century’. He is trustee of the Deshpande Foundation and life-member of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Corporation.

The attendees at the launch event participated in two panel discussions exploring the pivotal roles of accreditation and rankings in guiding business schools toward their societal responsibilities. Furthermore, the discussions delved into the unique contributions Queen’s Business School can offer to both the local and global community.

Queen’s University vice-chancellor Ian Greer said, “Today marks an exciting new chapter for Queen’s Business School. The rebrand reflects the School and University’s commitment to providing education of the highest standard in partnership with business, civil society, and government.”

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Queen’s Business School head MN Ravishankar said, “We are delighted to officially launch Queen’s Business School and the Student Hub, showcasing the rebrand and our new purpose-built facility to our students, colleagues, partners, and the business community. This is an exciting time for the school as we look forward to the future and build on our vision to develop principled and effective leaders; engage with business, civil society, and government; and grow international stature and esteem.”

Queen’s Business School has been accredited by multiple, world-class business school agencies, including EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), Association of MBAs (AMBA), Small Business Charter, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and the Athena Swan Charter, underscoring its commitment to excellence and responsible education.