Through research, our faculty explore some of the most pressing problems facing society and propose innovative, evidence-based solutions. We collaborate with a variety of external partners to explore topics as varied as climate change, financial services, and the ageing workforce.

Faculty research

Explore our staff publications and areas of interest on Edinburgh Research Explorer:
Research from the Business School

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Our research mission and strategy

The Business School's research mission is to produce theory-led, practically relevant research that addresses contemporary organisational and management challenges faced by businesses, public organisations, regulatory bodies, and policy-makers.

Our research strategy is focused on creating and sustaining a supportive, collaborative, and vibrant research culture through raising the quality and quantity of our research output and by developing and managing all faculty to achieve our goals.

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Subject groups

In addition to journal publications, each research group runs a variety of activities directed at those working in the field.

Subject groups
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Research centres and networks

Our centres and networks bring together new and established researchers to develop and distribute new knowledge.

Centres and networks
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Research impact

We focus on achieving positive impacts on society and the economy through our research and engagement in local and global contexts.

Research impact

Research themes

Discover our key research themes, where staff from across six disciplinary subject groups work together to carry out research.

Discover our themes