What happens when a business whose core offering ultimately depends on personal and social interaction has to go virtual overnight? If it’s a restaurant, the lights go out, but if it’s the continent’s leading business school, that’s simply not an option.

One of the main drawcards of GIBS has always been the campus experience. GIBS’ first dean, Professor Nick Binedell, went to extraordinary lengths to ensure the campus was designed to enhance a certain kind of learning experience. From the piped music in the underground parking lot and the well-used coffee shops, to the elegant buildings and top-notch facilities and faculty to the art exhibitions and Friday night jazz, GIBS has successfully created an environment that promotes interaction and a striving both for excellence and social relevance.