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Research4Good - making a positive difference through management research

Our research improves people’s lives. It enhances our community. It strengthens our economy. It contributes to a better world. It’s Research4Good.

Research4Good

Driving real world impact through our research.

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School of Management research makes a real impact. See how we are helping people, communities, economies and the world.

The Research4Good magazine

Explore our new publication celebrating research from across the School of Management.

Working together for positive change


Hear from our researchers – and colleagues across the management community – about the value of collaboration. Working together is at the heart of what we do at the School of Management, whether it’s across teams, disciplines or institutions.

In June 2024, we hosted the annual European Academy of Management conference. We welcomed around 1,800 delegates from across the globe to join us for keynotes, paper sessions and industry-focused discussions around the conference theme of ‘Fostering Innovation to Address Grand Challenges’.

The Research4Good podcast

Listen to the fifth episode in our Research4Good podcast series. Professor David Ellis interviews Dr Lorna Stevens about her work on bringing a feminist approach to marketing.

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.

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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.

Five surgeons standing around an operating table

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.

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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.

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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.

Highlights from our blog

Follow our blog for research, analysis and discussion of the role of business in society.

Research4Good podcast


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