June was anything but quiet, with no summer-slow down in sight. June witnessed geo-political tension, public protests, and major policy moves dominating headlines worldwide.
As world leaders juggled the complexities ahead of the G7 summit, discussions around trade and the environment were tabled as tensions between Isreal and Iran grew. In the U.S., the Supreme Court's latest decisions supported Presidential authority, while European leaders contended with rising populist sentiment following a wave of regional elections.
Meanwhile, the tech world buzzed with the launch of several major AI updates, some promising progress, others prompting ethical concerns.
As ever, BlueSky Education clients have been at the heart of the conversation commenting, analysing, and offering real-world solutions to the biggest stories of the month.
Starting off the month LSE IDEAS and ESSEC Business School both featuring in an article analysing Ukraine’s massively devastating drone strike on a Russian airbase, which reportedly destroyed over 34 percent of Russia’s strategic missel carriers, including 41 military aircrafts.
AACSB International shared some interesting insights with Poets and Quants, which found there has been a 500% increase in students enrolling in Generative AI courses in the past year. AACSB leading the way in revealing AI’s wider impact on the higher-education space.
Continuing with the AI theme, Imperial Business School gave Times Higher Education a valuable op-ed on what university faculty can do to ensure AI is best being implemented to support student learning.
In a deeply human feature for the Financial Times’ Women in Business series, Sarah Morrissey, shared how a near-fatal car accident prompted her to leave investment banking and pursue a career in wellness and neuroscience. The article featured expert insights from Vlerick Business School, offering practical advice on navigating personal crisis.
The Times piece on how the Israeli Iranian conflict could impact Brits’ personal finances, drew on expert opinion from Manchester Metropolitan Business School on how bills could surge with a prolonged conflict scenario.
A Raconteur article explored how retailers can tackle rising online fraud without alienating legitimate customers. It highlights the tension between security and user experience, arguing that overly aggressive fraud filters often harm customer trust and retention. Drawing on expert insights from Hult International Business School.
A fascinating feature from Yahoo News explored how Roman-era infrastructure and governance continue to shape modern prosperity in Germany. The article highlights research led by Vienna University of Economics and Business, who found that areas once part of the Roman Empire remain significantly wealthier, healthier, and more densely populated than neighbouring former Germanic regions.
In a Guardian commentary on Poland’s 2025 presidential election, Bocconi University’s insights were used to contextualise the broader political shifts in Europe. The article noted how historical economic research, like studies from Bocconi, helps illuminate long-term influences shaping today’s nationalist movements and geopolitical realignments across the continent.
In response to Donald Trump’s attack on foreign students based in the U.S. a number of Deans from non-American BlueSky Education client schools gave valuable insight to Poets and Quants on how this will positively impact student interest in their institutions, including: POLIMI Graduate School of Management, emlyon business school, EHL Hospitality Business School, Indian Institute of Management Indore, Kingston Business School and Nottingham Business School.
June was a month of extensive coverage, spanning breaking news to the latest trending topics in business education. As the summer heat swells, the fast-paced and ever-evolving higher education sector keeps the team at BlueSky Education busy and engaged.
