2026 Bath Young Scholars Conference is a free event hosted by the CSSA (Chinese Students and Scholars Association) Bath and CBOS (Centre for Business, Organisations and Society) to explore research on business, society and education.
This conference aims to bring together early-stage researchers in relevant fields to jointly examine cutting-edge research in this field within the Chinese context, and to promote cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration.
Through keynote speeches, doctoral thesis presentations and special discussion sessions, the conference not only provides a platform for scholars and students to showcase their research achievements, but also serves as an important opportunity to strengthen academic ties between China and the Bath community, broaden research perspectives, and promote social interaction.
Important dates
- 20 February 2026: Submission deadline
- 10 March 2026: Notification of acceptance (TBC)
- 22 April 2026: Conference day
Abstract submissions
Submissions (max 2,000 words, excluding reference and charts) are welcome on any aspect of business and society research in China, from any discipline. We particularly encourage contributions in the following core areas:
1. Corporate Governance and Strategic Management
Governance models, strategic choices, and sustainability pathways in complex economic environments.
2. Accounting and Finance
Financial market functioning, equity investment, risk management, ESG, auditing supervision, capital structure, corporate misconduct, and financial fraud and capital allocation.
3. Cities, Regions, and Social Governance
Regional governance, and sustainable development, along with social mobility, public policy, sustainable business models, industrial transformation, green innovation, and public–private partnerships and social governance.
4. Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Organisational culture, employee motivation, leadership development, and cross-cultural management, work–life balance, diversity and inclusion, organisational fairness.
5. Education, Higher Education and Leadership for Social Development
Educational equity, higher education governance, talent development models, and educational leadership.