NBS-PRI-ECGI Public Lecture Series - How To Save The World?
Tackling grand challenges requires informed policymaking. In this lecture, Professor Renee Adams draws on recent research on governance to examine some of the key assumptions shaping today’s sustainability debate — from the role of boards and women in leadership to the influence of the next generation and the importance of families.
Are directors too focused on shareholders? Will putting women and the next generation in leadership help address sustainability challenges, or should we place greater emphasis on traditional family values?
By exploring what directors themselves think, the lecture highlights the importance of taking an evidence-based approach to good governance. It also argues that educating critical thinkers will be essential to building a better future.
We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging and thought-provoking event.
Speaker:
Renee Adams
Professor of Finance, Saïd Business School
University of Oxford
Moderator:
Jenny Costelloe
Advisory Board Member
Nanyang Business School
Events Details:
Date: 13 October 2026, Tuesday
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Venue: Online via Zoom
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The NBS-PRI-ECGI Public Lecture Series is a new global joint initiative between Nanyang Business School (NBS), Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) and European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) to facilitate the knowledge exchanges between academics, practitioners, and policymakers in sustainable business.
The series provides monthly in-person or online public lectures. Each lecture will feature a leading academic to present cutting-edge research of a specific topic, and an industry expert to moderate the session, sharing insights from the field and also tailoring audience questions in a way to better enable bridging the gap between research and practice.