History of the Chapter

About the PRME UK & Ireland Chapter

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Building a Community for Responsible Management Education

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The PRME UK & Ireland Chapter was formally established on 10 May 2013 at Aston Business School, bringing together 32 delegates from PRME signatory business and management schools across the UK and Ireland.

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The Foundation Meeting marked an important milestone in the development of responsible management education within the region. Delegates met to agree the Chapter's Constitution, establish its Steering Committee, and shape the vision, activities, and priorities of the newly formed Chapter.

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The event was hosted by Professor Dame Julia King, Vice-Chancellor of Aston University, alongside Professor Carole Parkes (Aston Business School) and Professor Alan Murray (Winchester Business School).

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During the meeting, Professor Alan Murray was elected as the Chapter's first Chair and Professor Carole Parkes as Vice-Chair. A Steering Committee was also appointed, representing institutions from across the UK and Ireland.

Delegates shared research, insights, and examples of good practice relating to sustainability and responsible management education. Contributions included discussions on business schools' sustainability reporting, developments in responsible management publishing, and perspectives from the UK Network of the United Nations Global Compact.

 

The meeting concluded with a collaborative discussion on the future direction of the Chapter, generating a wide range of ideas and proposals that laid the foundations for a vibrant and growing regional network.

Chapter Chairs

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Since its establishment, the PRME UK & Ireland Chapter has been led by the following Chairs:

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• Professor Alan Murray, Winchester Business School (2013-2014)

• Professor Carole Parkes, Aston University and Winchester Business School (2014-2017)

• Dr Alec Wersun, Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University (2018-2020)

• Dr Jonathan Louw, Oxford Brookes Business School, Oxford Brookes University (2021-2023)

• Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas (2024-Present)

 

Our Journey

 

Since 2013, the PRME UK & Ireland Chapter has grown into a thriving network of institutions committed to advancing responsible management education, sustainability, ethical leadership, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through conferences, working groups, local networks, collaborative research, and shared learning opportunities, the Chapter continues to support members in creating positive impact within business education and society.