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.
School of Management research
Our leading research contributes to a better world. It improves people's lives, supports communities and strengthens our economy.
Our impact
We aim high with our research. We want to influence change in the world around us. Find out more about our work.
School of Management's publications
Our researchers' published articles, papers, conference contributions and more, in chronological order.
Our divisions
Faculty members are grouped into four divisions based on their expertise.
Accounting, Finance and Law Division
Our division conducts research that spans accounting and finance and teaches across accounting, finance and law.
Information, Decisions and Operations Division
We are an influential group of researchers who publish in leading journals. Our research areas include supply chain management, cyber security and forecasting.
Marketing, Business and Society Division
We are a respected group of researchers with diverse expertise spanning marketing, corporate social responsibility and society.
Strategy and Organisation Division
We are an active group of researchers focusing on people at work and the development of the organisations they work in.
Our research centres
Our eight research centres combine faculty and researchers from across our divisions. They use their inter-disciplinary expertise to focus on important management issues.
Centre for Business, Organisations and Society (CBOS)
Rethinking business in a sustainable society; providing the evidence base to get there
Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)
We focus on finding the balance between governance, regulation and strategic planning to ensure the effective functioning of organisations, regions and markets.
Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Improvement (CHI²)
CHI² leads and explores multidisciplinary research into health and care systems, and ways to improve them.
Centre for Research on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CREI)
Exploring how enterprising individuals and organisations use innovation to create value.
Centre for Smart Warehousing and Logistics Systems
Our research expertise is in warehousing and logistics applications. We focus on developing methods for improving operations management and decision making.
Our research centres
Our eight research centres combine faculty and researchers from across our divisions. They use their inter-disciplinary expertise to focus on important management issues.
Future of Work (FOW) research centre
We are a group of researchers exploring how work is changing, and will continue to change, with new technologies, attitudes and ways of working.
Identities in Organisations research centre
We are a multidisciplinary research centre with a focus on high-quality research on identity.
The International Centre for Higher Education Management (ICHEM)
We explore higher education innovation for global wellbeing.
Our labs
Leading research on supply chain, complex capital projects, retail and consumerism.
HPC Supply Chain Innovation Lab
A partnership between the University and Hinkley Point C. We provide a platform for thought leadership, connecting business, policymakers and academics.
The Retailing and Contemporary Consumerism Research Lab
A knowledge hub focusing on retailing and contemporary consumer issues.
Research highlights and commentary
We want to be at the forefront of the latest research. Our faculty members and researchers are regularly published in leading journals. Read more about their work and how it's impacting on society.
Retreat to win – how to sustain an online campaign and survive trolling and abuse
Research into UK’s successful ‘No More Page 3’ campaign identifies keys to landmark win against British newspaper giant
LGBT+ workers experience higher levels of conflict at work, shows new report
The CIPD report, co-authored by Dr Luke Fletcher, reveals lower levels of psychological safety and lower job satisfaction for LGBT+ workers
Digital trackers for mental health not yet fit for purpose
Enormous potential of digital medicine must not mean flaws are overlooked
Brexit opens the door to tougher anti-smoking measures
No-deal Brexit likely to raise cigarette and tobacco prices.
Why spending a long time on your phone isn’t bad for mental health
General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress say researchers, who advise caution when it comes to digital detoxes.
University of Bath researchers help bring charities and funders together with Brevio platform
Pandemic hastens launch of money-saving charity sector innovation
Research stories
Find out more about our work and how it's helping improve our world.
The research transforming business design
Dimo Dimov’s research was used to create the Social Enterprise and Innovation Programme, which helped generate £3.3 million of investment in the South West
Improving healthcare in the South West
Professor Christos Vasilakis is using operational research to help hospitals manage their capacity, improve patient care and coordinate their Covid-19 response.
The software that helps delivery firms get out of a jam
Dr Güneş Erdoğan has developed a tool that helps organisations choose the best routes for delivering goods, helping to save money and reduce emissions.
Early warning radar system of financial meltdowns
Dr Simone Giansante’s analysis is helping to detect instability in financial markets. His research could help countries avoid catastrophic financial events.
Gone phishing: the research protecting us from cyberattacks
Professor Adam Joinson’s research explores why people fall for cyberattacks, and helps develop training to prevent it.
Helping organisations prepare for the unexpected
Research by Professor Ian Colville is key to organisations navigating crises, including the Wilshire Police Service in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings.
Research events
Opportunities to learn more about our research.
Routine scale in explaining stability and change in the face of a disruption
12 May 2021 12.00pm
A Strategy & Organisation webinar.
Is Leadership Ability Rewarded by the Auditing Profession?
12 May 2021 1.45pm
An Accounting, Financial and Law Research Seminar Series.
The Engaged Scholar: Expanding the Impact of Academic Research in Today's World
14 May 2021 2.30pm
A CBOS event, in which Professor Andrew Hoffman explores academic impact.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our research, please get in touch.