Business School Colleagues Recognised in British Academy of Management Awards
Congratulations to the MBA Business in Action team who have been recognised for their contribution to management education.
4 September 2025
The British Academy of Management Awards recognise outstanding contributions to management education, spotlighting innovative teaching practices that have made a meaningful impact. The awards celebrate educators who use learning theories to shape effective, engaging experiences for students.
A key aim of the awards is to share these examples of excellent practice across the wider academic community, helping to build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
The MBA Business in Action module and the Business School team who support the running of the module were chosen as winners for the Experienced Education Practice Award. Now in its ninth year, this is the main award category, .
Left: British Academy of Management award trophy. Right: The Business in Action team celebrating the award (L–R): Jo Clark, Dr Lucy Hatt, Cian O’Sullivan, Jaclyn Wright, Keira Iveson, and Steven Sadi.
Business in Action module success
Business in Action is a two-week experiential learning module on the MBA programme. It is student-centred and encourages students to put theory into action with first-hand experience of life as a business consultant across several sectors, all within a supportive and collaborative environment. The colleagues involved in designing and delivering the module ensure this immersive module bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world practice.
The winning team members were:
- Jo Clark (Module Leader for the Business in Action module)
- Jaclyn Wright (Business Partnerships Engagement Officer)
- Steven Sadi (Business Partnerships Manager)
- Dr Lucy Hatt (MBA Degree Programme Director)
- Keira Iveson (MBA Programme Administrator)
- Cian O’Sullivan (MBA Careers Consultant)
Dr Lucy Hatt, MBA Degree Programme Director, said: “I’m delighted that the Business in Action Module on the Newcastle University MBA has been recognised nationally with the British Academy of Management Education Practice Award (Experienced Category) 2025. Judged by a panel of Deans, this honour affirms our symbiotic partnership model; student-centred, academically rigorous and anchored in live consultancy with our learning partners.
Lucy added: “It recognises the exceptional teamwork across our MBA community and the tangible impact our students deliver for organisations. It highlights Newcastle University Business School’s commitment to innovative, experiential learning that equips our students with the skills and confidence to make a positive impact in real-world business contexts.”
The team are looking forward to continuing the success of the Business in Action module as they finalise plans and secure businesses for this year’s Newcastle University MBA cohort.