ERS Blog
The Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability (ERS) Blog exists to share information on our educational activities, research output, and societal engagement. On this blog we provide updates on our progress in relation to the implementation of PRME, as well as discuss how our work supports the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Opinions expressed in the blog are those of the original author and should not be construed as representing the views of Queen's Business School.
In February 2025, Queen’s Business School (QBS) welcomed representatives from organisations across the private, public, and third sectors to discuss current and future sustainability-related opportunities and challenges.
Dr Xinwu He, Lecturer in Accounting, explores "Sustainable Food Systems, Accounting, & the UN SDGs: A Live One-day Learning Event"
Yaping Chen, MSc Accounting and Finance graduate, explores if 'Corporate Social Responsibility' is going to be replaced by newer concepts.
In 2017, Queen’s Management School became a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative.
Dr Alan Hanna discusses the ethical considerations behind the new module ‘Python for Finance’ on our BSc Finance programme.
Gathering reliable intelligence based on history about the possible severity of global food shortages is necessary to decide on effective solutions, argue Eoin McLaughlin, Chris Colvin and Matthias Blum.
Nowadays, accounting students are expected to have a broader understanding of corporate reporting, value creation, and sustainable development. Dr Xinwu He explores how this can this be achieved.
Dr Laura Steele challenges the health and safety risks for workers against the need to make profit during a time of business turmoil.
Lauren Patricia, BSc Business Management student at Queen’s Management School, lays out the ethical challenges of sea fishing.
Claire Kilpatrick, BSc Business Management student, explores the trans-Atlantic divide in CSR research.
Advice from academics at the 2019 Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) UK and Ireland Chapter Conference.
Fast fashion is big business, but with staggering environmental and social costs attached that are rarely reflected on the price tag. How can the industry balance predicted growth against deepening concerns regarding sustainability and human rights?
Dr Stuart Henderson McClure examines the 'leaky pipeline' - where women are ‘leaking’ out of the workforce and are not continuing down the ‘pipe’ of progression.
Dr Laura Steele explores whether ancient theories can be applied to modern ethical challenges.