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Our research improves people’s lives. It enhances our community. It strengthens our economy. It contributes to a better world. It’s Research4Good.
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Explore our new publication celebrating research from across the School of Management.
In issue 2 of Research4Good, we take a look at:
- research examining how we make personal choices around sustainability
- the 9 formative moments that our business and society research has responded to
- how online behaviour can predict offline action
- the factors affecting whether SMEs can access credit
- surprising insights from the boardroom
- how micro acts of feminist resistance add up to substantial progress
- why coworking spaces need to be included in regional policy
- the focus and direction of the Centre for Business, Organisations & Society
Research4Good case studies
Our academics hope to change the world for the better. Find out what drives them and how their research is having a positive impact.
This profile of Professor Rajani Naidoo explores how her experiences as a student motivated her to transform the system of higher education for the better. Rajani's research looks at access and inclusivity, and also reflects on the purpose of universities in society.
This profile of Dr Liv Brown focuses on her pursuit of impact. Liv speaks about her work into online extremism and her goal of creating useful tools for the security services to use to tackle terrorism. She also reflects on the practical and personal challenges of doing work in this space.
This profile of Dr Luke Fletcher sets out how to be a workplace ally to the LGBT+ community. Luke explains that organisational and individual allyship is crucial for improving the experiences of LGBT+ people at work, increasing their overall wellbeing and workplace productivity.
People
Our research improves people’s lives. We tackle challenges around individual wellbeing, health, exploitation and discrimination through management research.
Our research helps protect people from being victims of modern slavery by helping companies and the government understand the links between modern slavery and supply chains.
Communities
Our research enhances communities. We work to build infrastructure and links where you live and work, to drive vibrancy and resilience.
We’re helping local hospitals manage their capacity, improve patient care and coordinate their Covid-19 response.
Economy
Our research strengthens the economy. It supports businesses to flourish and grow, and supports innovators and entrepreneurs.
Our research supports start up and existing social enterprises in the local community. Our Social Enterprise and Innovation Business Support Programme provided business support to social entrepreneurs.
World
Our research contributes to a better world. We work with partners across the globe to improve society and work towards a more sustainable future.
Our research helps improve education in developing countries. It looks at the link between different models of school management and how these affect student learning and well-being.
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