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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Graeme Kirkup](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Graeme%20Kirkup.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/the-power-of-business-simulations-in-corporate-training-graeme-kirkup) *At Cesim we are glad to welcome Graeme Kirkup into our team, who has recently assumed the position of Senior Vice President of Corporate Solutions. The following post reviews his professional background and the path that led him to fall in love with business simulations.* [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/the-power-of-business-simulations-in-corporate-training-graeme-kirkup) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/the-power-of-business-simulations-in-corporate-training-graeme-kirkup#comments-listing) Tags: [Business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-simulations), [Why use business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/why-use-business-simulations), [Corporate Training](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/corporate-training)   --- #### [**Cesim at the AIMS 2017 Management Conference in France**](https://www.cesim.com/blog/cesim-at-the-aims-2017-management-conference-in-france) Posted by [Cesim Team](https://www.cesim.com/blog/author/cesim-team) on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 | Reading time: 1 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/France/AIMS17%2001.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/cesim-at-the-aims-2017-management-conference-in-france) In June 2017, the Cesim team was once again present at the yearly management conference of the **AIMS - Association Internationale de Management Strategique** (International Association of Strategic Management in French), which revolved around the theme "Scientific and technological revolutions, and strategic management". [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/cesim-at-the-aims-2017-management-conference-in-france) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/cesim-at-the-aims-2017-management-conference-in-france#comments-listing) Tags: [france](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/france), [Business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-simulations), [2017](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/2017), [Event](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/event)   --- #### [**Brazilian university takes simulation games to the next level**](https://www.cesim.com/blog/brazilian-university-simulation-games-education-technology) Posted by [Cesim Finland](https://www.cesim.com/blog/author/cesim-finland) on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | Reading time: 5 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Desafio Gestão (75).jpg](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Desafio%20Gestao%20(Management%20Challenge)%20PUCPR/Desafio%20Gest%C3%A3o%20(75).jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/brazilian-university-simulation-games-education-technology) *In addition to using in-room business simulation games, PUCPR organizes an annual event that involves students from the institution and community members* [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/brazilian-university-simulation-games-education-technology) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/brazilian-university-simulation-games-education-technology#comments-listing) Tags: [simulation](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/simulation), [Business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-simulations), [business game](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-game), [brazil](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/brazil), [technology](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/technology), [edtech](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/edtech)   --- #### [**Check out the highlights from Rush Hour competition in our photo gallery**](https://www.cesim.com/blog/highlights-simulations-competition-educational-learning-china) Posted by [Cesim Team](https://www.cesim.com/blog/author/cesim-team) on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 | Reading time: 1 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/China%20Rush%20Hour/DSC_2680.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/highlights-simulations-competition-educational-learning-china) More than 5 thousand students from 100 institutions participated in the ninth edition of **Rush Hour**, a simulation-based competition held in **China**. The finals took place at the **Capital University of Economics and Business**, in Beijing, between 17th and 19th of March. Check the best moments of the awards ceremony in the photo gallery bellow.  [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/highlights-simulations-competition-educational-learning-china) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/highlights-simulations-competition-educational-learning-china#comments-listing) Tags: [Business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-simulations), [business game](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-game), [China](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/china), [Rush Hour](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/rush-hour), [competition](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/competition), [simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/simulations)   --- #### [**6 Reasons Why Students Like Business Simulations**](https://www.cesim.com/blog/6-reasons-why-students-like-business-simulations) Posted by [Zsuzsa Jakab](https://www.cesim.com/blog/author/zsuzsa-jakab) on Thursday, January 07, 2016 | Reading time: 3 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Business-Simulations-6-Reasons-Why-Students-Love-Them.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/6-reasons-why-students-like-business-simulations) Let’s face it, while the format of higher education hasn’t changed significantly since the industrial revolution, what students expect from your class definitely has. The 21st century digital learner has more options than ever when it comes to how and when she consumes materials, making this generation of pupils one of the most sophisticated and challenging to teach.  [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/6-reasons-why-students-like-business-simulations) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/6-reasons-why-students-like-business-simulations#comments-listing) Tags: [Business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-simulations), [Why use business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/why-use-business-simulations)   --- [Previous |](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-simulations/page/1) [All posts](https://www.cesim.com/blog/all) #### **Subscribe to our blog** #### Compare our business Simulations Which Cesim simulation is right for you? ![icon-compare](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/images/icon-compare.svg) [Learn more](https://www.cesim.com/simulations/compare-business-simulations) #### **Recent posts:** ![Demo CTA general](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/Demo%20CTA%20general.svg) #### **Live demo** Get an unlimited trial account and a walkthrough of our business simulation games. 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