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Dr. Wim Van der Stede appointed next dean of Smith
Queen's University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane has appointed Wim A. Van der Stede as dean of Smith School of Business for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Van der Stede will join Queen’s from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Employee Ownership Research Initiative
Smith’s new initiative will deepen Canada's understanding of employee ownership — a powerful succession model that can enhance outcomes for owners, employees and communities.
Smith MIB Ranked No.1 in Canada by Financial Times
Smith’s Master of International Business (MIB) program continues to lead in Canada and make its mark globally.
Smith Master of International Business adds first double-degree option in Asia
MIB students now have the opportunity to spend their second year of study at the HKUST Business School in Hong Kong.
Smith Business Insight
Exploration, commentary and perspective from Smith faculty and experts.
The Small Steps That Pay Big Dividends for Leaders’ Mental Health
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a time-tested set of tools that can disarm fraught workplace challenges
When the AI Bubble Bursts, Who Will Pay the Price?
The current surge of speculative investment in artificial intelligence points to underlying strains in the economic system, with potential implications for workers and households
Four Reasons Our Economy Needs Employee Ownership Now
Sharing equity with workers can benefit individual businesses and their owners. And when done right, experts say it can also help tackle some of Canada’s trickiest economic challenges
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