Research strengths

Our commitment to making Progress with Purpose is embodied by our six purpose-led research themes.

Our themes are designed to bring together researchers from across disciplines to collaborate and share insights, with the aim of progressing social, environmental, organisational, technological, and economic understanding. They draw on our wide-ranging academic expertise to address some of the greatest challenges faced by our society and planet.

Corporate governance and responsible business

We’re researching how organisations are governed, how responsibility is understood, and how businesses balance performance with purpose.

Digital futures and responsible AI

As digital transformation reshapes our world, we’re asking how organisations, economies, ecosystems and societies can navigate change responsibly.

Green and just transitions

As we confront the twin challenges of climate change and social inequality, we are exploring pathways for people, organisations and societies to become more sustainable and equitable.

Productivity and innovation

We’re asking how we evaluate, manage and enhance performance, productivity and innovation in a world of resource constraints and continuous social and technological change.

Sustainable development, economic growth and finance

We’re examining how financial systems, markets and policy frameworks can drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth across regions and sectors.

Wellbeing, inclusion and the future of work

We’re investigating how people experience and shape work in a rapidly evolving world, including the roles of wellbeing, inclusion, organisation and leadership.