Research centres

MBS strives to be world-leading in all its research activity and output. Our research centres and groups are multi-disciplinary units which focus the School's academic expertise in defined research themes.

The centres and groups harness the skills and knowledge of the School's research faculty, enabling us to build on the excellent RAE results, which saw the School achieve world class status in:

  • Asset pricing in capital markets (MAFG and CAIR)
  • Comparative business systems and employment systems (EWERC)
  • Innovation studies, science and technology policy (MIoIR)

Research centres

Research groups

Our faculty are involved in research across the University including;

Are you interested in commissioning your own research?
Our research centres and groups are available to discuss specific research projects, within their areas of interest. Visit the business research and consultancy section of the website for further information.

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