Purpose – Aims to discuss the relationship between the recent G8 summit of 2005, held at Gleneagles, Scotland, and events occurring around the same time in the world of academe and in the global media. Design/methodology/approach – Draws upon personal experience and interpretation in order...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the origins of CPoIB and on events in the IB sphere over the decade since it was conceived. Design/methodology/approach – The approach of the paper is one of personal critical reflection on events and their implications for the full range...