Rethinking business in a sustainable society; providing the evidence base to get there

We focus on finding the balance between governance, regulation and strategic planning to ensure the effective functioning of organisations, regions and markets.

CHI² leads and explores multidisciplinary research into health and care systems, and ways to improve them.

Exploring how enterprising individuals and organisations use innovation to create value.

Our research expertise is in warehousing and logistics applications. We focus on developing methods for improving operations management and decision making.

A knowledge hub focusing on retailing and contemporary consumer issues.

We foster research, training and education, and industry collaborations through qualitative research.

In episode one of our Research with Impact podcast, Roland Pease discusses the route to net zero with three of the University’s world-leading experts.

As we become ever more reliant on digital technology it can feel just a matter of time before we fall victim to cyber crime. Researchers take on the threat.

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

Professor Christos Vasilakis is using operational research to help hospitals manage their capacity, improve patient care and coordinate their Covid-19 response.

Dr Güneş Erdoğan has developed a tool that helps organisations choose the best routes for delivering goods, helping to save money and reduce emissions.

Dr Simone Giansante’s analysis is helping to detect instability in financial markets. His research could help countries avoid catastrophic financial events.