Research

Reach, relevance, and impact: how business and management research is helping society

Scientific research is high on the agenda of the new Government. Rumours abound of a planned shake-up of research funding, the possible introduction of a new funding body, and even…

Our 2019 report on Business and Management research funding

We break down the latest HESA data on Business and Management Research Funding

ESRC Strategic Advisory Network opens calls for nominations

The ESRC is recruiting members to join their Strategic Advisory Network (SAN).

Tender open for evidence-based research on the future of accounting

Tender open for evidence-based research on the future of accounting AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is the UK’s leading qualification…

Call for nominations for the Chartered ABS Research Committee

The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Research Committee. The role of the Research Committee is to provide guidance and assist the…

Research funding for business schools revealed in latest report

UK funding for business and management research in decline whilst funding from EU sources increase

Academic Journal Guide 2018 available now

The guide to business and management journals is available now.

Applications for research funding from the Richard Benjamin Trust are open

Applications are invited from potential students for a funding award contributing towards a collaborative PhD or D.Prof (full-time or part-time study; by thesis or by publications)…

International business expert receives Honorary OBE

International business expert and Henley Business School academic, Professor Rajneesh Narula, has been appointed an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British…

Interdisciplinary funding breakthrough for the York Management School: IKnowFood

Bob Doherty explains how the IKnowFood project takes an interdisciplinary multi-stakeholder approach to develop a unifying understanding of ‘food system resilience’ through the…

Call for papers: International student sojourner

Editors of the International Journal of Management Education (IJME) Special Issue, which explores the reasons influencing a student’s decision to engage in university level study…

Research income for business schools – report published

Our latest analysis of research income for Business & Management research.

CIPD: Research tender invitations for three complementary studies

The CIPD is currently commissioning three separate but complementary research studies. Deadline: 20 February

Education and Training Foundation: Invitation to Tender for Training Programme

The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of training and development for senior finance managers, with a national reputation for excellence.

Invitation to Tender: Education and Training Foundation Leadership Programme

The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of senior executive training, with a national reputation for excellence, to co-design, develop and deliver…

Invitation to tender: Transformational change in higher education

The Leadership Foundation has opened invitations to tender for a new project, 'Transformational change in higher education' comprising a series of case studies generated through…

Help define Scopus’ new basket of metrics

The basket of metrics that researchers and their evaluators expect to use is becoming larger and more varied. Can you help Scopus by defining new metrics through this survey?

Invitation to Tender: Education and Training Foundation

The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of senior executive training to define the requirement for a developmental programme for “top leaders”…

Autumn Statement: some positives for business schools

Chartered ABS response to the Autumn Statement

Call for Papers: Journal of Management Education Special Issue

The guest editors of the Journal of Management Education Special Issue - Management Education in Turbulent Times - are seeking submissions across all of the Journal of Management…

More than a product: Executive Education as a catalyst

Sarah Lethbridge takes a closer look at the contribution that executive education brings in supporting the three key functions of business schools: Research, Teaching and…

Invitation to tender for research from CIPD

CIPD is exploring the perspective of institutional investors on human capital to provide the HR profession a voice on the topic of measuring and reporting human capital for…

Call for papers: PRME 10th Anniversary Special Issue International Journal of Management Education

A great opportunity for academics specialising in different areas of responsible management to contribute.

CIPD – Invitation to tender for research

While recognising the impact of technology specifically on productivity, the CIPD is seeking to gain a better understanding of how technology is contributing to the evolution of…

Response to Lord Stern’s Review of the Research Excellence Framework

Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to Lord Stern's review of the Research Excellence Framework. You can download our response here. In…

Showcase your research in the Management Articles of the Year Awards

Make a submission to CMI’s Management Articles of the Year competition.

Publication of ABS Academic Journal Guide 2015

The Association of Business Schools' Academic Journal Guide 2015 will be published on 25th February 2015 at www.bizschooljournals.com. The Guide will be published online and free…

Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) 2020-2021

Designed for those holding a Director of Research post, or those aspiring and working towards the position.

Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) 2020-2021

26 Nov 20 - 11 Jun 21

Event venue: London, multiple business school locations

Designed for those holding a Director of Research post, or those aspiring and working towards the position.

Corporate leadership on modern slavery

Background Addressing modern slavery is becoming a business-critical issue – essential for the credibility and legitimacy of a business in the eyes of all its stakeholders. On…

Consultation on Higher Technical Education

Read and download our full response to the consultation on Higher Technical Education

Consultation on Research Leadership in the Social Sciences

Read and download our full response to the consultation on Research Leadership in the Social Sciences

Working with the Welsh Government to change policy and practice in the delivery of adult social care

The team from Manchester Metropolitan University Business School take on challenges in recruiting domiciliary care workers.

Calculating the trade-off between short and long-term benefits in policy-making

Background There is significant expert disagreement on how the distant future should be valued relative to the present. In general, people have a strong preference to consume now…

Helping individuals into employment through improved policies and programmes

Find out how research into labour market policies has improved access to work.

Research Income for Business and Management 2019

Business and Management funding rose over 2017/18, but did not keep pace with inflation.

New index measuring the strength of patent systems shapes the decision making and strategic responses of firms and policymakers

Research from the University of Liverpool Management School results in an innovate new Index for assessing patent strength

Transforming palliative and end-of-life care for service users

Research connects providers to bring efficiency and dignity to palliative care

Widening Access to HE in Scotland

A team of Scottish researchers shed light on barriers to higher education with a rigorous evidence-based approach.

Addressing organisational challenges to improve malaria health care in southern Africa

Teaching a sustainable, regional approach to management empowers local health groups.

Delivering ‘public value’ through collaboration with policymakers & public service leaders

Cardiff's demand led approach to research enables policymakers to access and apply research evidence that improves policy making and delivery.

Revealing the factors which drive innovation, growth and productivity in small and medium-sized enterprises

Producing intelligence on SME growth and performance for UK and international policymakers and practitioners.

Research funding for business schools revealed in latest Chartered ABS report

UK funding for business and management research in decline whilst funding from EU sources increase

Response to HM Treasury’s, “Financing growth in innovative firms”

In November 2016 the Prime Minister announced that HM Treasury would lead a review designed to strengthen growing innovative firms within the UK. The review explores long-term…

Pathways to Success: Strategic groups of UK business schools

Our analysis of business schools across the UK.

Research Income for Business and Management, 2017 report

Chartered Association of Business Schools

Our annual report on research income for UK Business & Management

How business school graduates fare after graduation

Our report, based on DfE and HESA data, on how Business and Administrative studies students fare after graduation draws promising conclusions in regards to their employment…

Employer Sponsored Volunteering

Dr Joanne Cook at the University of Hull and Dr Jon Burchell from the University of Sheffield led a research project on Employee Sponsored Volunteering (ESV).