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Connecting Minds, Transforming Systems
The International Center for Organization and Innovation Studies (ICOIS) advances interdisciplinary research on organisational development and innovation, connecting scholars and industry leaders worldwide.
15Member countries
25Active members
60Publications
20+Events organised
Our mission
ICOIS advances interdisciplinary research on organisational development and innovation.
Scholarly exchange
Conferences, fellowships and visiting programmes that move knowledge across borders.
Science for policy
We translate rigorous evidence into actionable advice for governments and institutions.
Featured publications
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Bridges rather than walls
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's internal and external expansion underscores the organization's progress and its intensified efforts to realize a shared future. Professor Malik examines the SCO's role as a constr…
BRI: a farsighted vision leading the future of development
The transformative journey of the Belt and Road Initiative — from initial apprehension to acknowledged success — and its role as a global development cornerstone despite Western resistance and criticism.
Tech narratives equally vital in AI progress
AI is now widely used in China across education, medical care and agriculture. Professor Malik argues that beyond the technical, the cultural framing of AI shapes its long-term societal impact.
Upcoming events
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May
2026
Public lecture: BRI and the future of development
Founding Director Tariq H. Malik on the next decade of BRI.
18
Jun
2026
Workshop: AI narratives across cultures
A half-day workshop on how cultural narratives shape technology adoption.
18
Sept
2026
ICOIS Annual Conference 2026 — Shenyang
Two days of plenaries, panels and roundtables on organisation, innovation and policy.
Latest news
View all →ICOIS welcomes 25th scholar — Vice President Chunhui Huo
Professor Chunhui Huo, Vice President of Liaoning University, formally joins the ICOIS leadership team.
ICOIS launches fellowship programme for early-career interdisciplinary scholars
The new programme supports early-career researchers working at the intersection of organisation theory, innovation and practice.
Prof. Soo Hee Lee joins ICOIS Executive Board
A leading scholar in organisation studies at Kent Business School, Professor Soo Hee Lee joins the ICOIS Executive Board.
Our partners
View all →ICOIS works hand in hand with leading universities, research institutes, foundations and learned societies worldwide.
