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Are hotel managers becoming obsolete in the age of AI?

A recent study by the University of Surrey suggests that hotel managers may need to adapt to AI-driven system management, shifting their focus from controlling to coaching staff. Effective communication, emotional intelligence, and creativity are key strategies for managers to navigate this transformation.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalInternational Journal of Hospitality Management·TypeObservational study·DateMay 1, 2025

New research highlights key factor influencing teachers’ willingness to address sexism in the classroom

New research highlights the critical role of teacher preparedness in addressing sexism in schools. The study found that knowledge, comfort levels, and belief in 'sexism socialisation' positively predict teachers' intentions to teach about sexism. Younger teachers also showed a greater inclination to address sexism.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalSocial Psychology of Education·DateApr 29, 2025

Deregulation of banks in America has fuelled corporate deception

A new study from the University of Surrey reveals that deregulated banks have led to a significant shift in corporate earnings management strategies, with companies opting for riskier real earnings management (REM) over accrual-based earnings management (AEM). This shift poses long-term risks to sustainability and innovation.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalInternational Review of Financial Analysis·TypeObservational study·DateApr 29, 2025

Surrey’s carbon capture technology could help the UK rival global competitors in race to produce clean fuel from air

Researchers at the University of Surrey developed a cost-effective method for removing CO2 from the air and converting it into synthetic fuel. The Dual-Function Material (DFM) process has been shown to be financially competitive with established industry methods, offering a promising route to decarbonize industries.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalApplied Energy·DateApr 3, 2025

Delaying the net zero transition could impose significant economic costs, new research reveals

A new study from the University of Surrey warns that delayed and disorderly energy transitions could lead to increased inflation, higher interest rates, economic stagnation, and financial instability. However, an orderly transition with targeted investments in green technologies and a robust financial framework can mitigate these risks.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalEcological Economics·TypeObservational study·DateMar 25, 2025

Trust in the European Union is not catching up to pre-crisis levels, finds new study

A new study found that EU citizens' trust in the European Union has not increased as hoped after past crises. The research highlights growing discontent among citizens and points to factors such as economic upheaval, political strife, and emotional attachment to the EU as contributing to this crisis of confidence.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalJournal of Contemporary European Studies·TypeObservational study·DateMar 12, 2025

Outdated assumptions about cost efficiency are costing firms millions, according to new study

A new study from the University of Surrey found that traditional methods for evaluating cost savings from diversification are fundamentally flawed. The research proposes a more accurate way of assessing production costs, highlighting the importance of considering supply chain management, resource allocation, and production bottlenecks.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalAnnals of Operations Research·TypeObservational study·DateMar 11, 2025

Trump's 2024 election victory: A double-edged sword for the US stock market

A new study from the University of Surrey finds that Trump's election victory led to significant abnormal returns in stock prices, particularly among small-cap firms and energy sectors. The research highlights the complex landscape of investor responses to major political events, with both optimism and fear driving market dynamics.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalEconomics Letters·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 10, 2025

Delays in cancer diagnosis for pregnant women

A study from the University of Surrey reveals that delays in cancer diagnosis for pregnant women are often due to misattributed symptoms as normal pregnancy changes. Women experiencing more specific symptoms, such as breast lumps, are more likely to receive quicker diagnoses and referrals.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalBritish Journal of General Practice·DateJan 30, 2025