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Research with impact

By creating innovative solutions to some of the world's major problems we have been able to influence policy and practice across all areas of business and management.

Here is a snapshot of how our research is making an impact:

A black woman with her hands on her head whilst two people shout at herAddressing workplace bullying: building systems for formal intervention
An older woman sitting in a meetingImproving Public Policies on Health and Wellbeing in an Ageing workforce
Two men looking at a newly built carImproved software and service systems that deliver sales and efficiency
three construction workers with a shipping container in the backgroundInfluencing employment policies to promote inclusive labour markets
A man spray painting a carInfluencing innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Manchester
A nurse talking to two older patientsImproving extended access to primary care in Greater Manchester
A group of volunteers picking up litter and cleaning up natureMobilising and managing spontaneous volunteers during national and international emergencies, including COVID-19
A worker on a laptop looking at lots of solar panelsChanging how international policy organisations understand and manage environmental problems
Night shot of the Senedd and Pierhead buildingThe foundational economy: influencing economic policy and practice in Wales
The stock exchange building in Santiago, ChileStimulating innovation through the public procurement of innovation (PPI)

Research news

A woman adviser greeting a group of adults in a community centre.

Study highlights the importance of community engagement and cultural differences in improving access to social welfare legal advice

Friday, October 11, 2024

A new study has revealed the importance of community engagement and consideration of cultural differences in helping make sure people have appropriate access to social welfare legal advice. >>

Peter Buckley sat in a chair

AMBS academic reflects on 20 years of Finnish Viipuri Prize

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Visiting Helsinki this September (2024), Professor Peter Buckley reflected on one of the most impactful awards he’s received over his lifetime. This year marks the 20th year of the prize, which is awarded every other year ‘to a distinguished international researcher whose work significantly influences education and research at the LUT University.’ >>

Professor Gerard P Hodgkinson

Professor Gerard P Hodgkinson named as the 2024 Distinguished Scholar by the Managerial and Organizational Cognition Division of the Academy of Management

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Gerard P Hodgkinson, Professor of Strategic Management and Behavioural Science at AMBS, is to be recognised for his exceptional contribution to research by the Managerial and Organizational Cognition (MOC) Division of the Academy of Management (AOM). >>

Panel of speakers at AMBS Festival of Business

University of Manchester hailed ‘city’s greatest innovation asset’ as part of inaugural Festival of Business

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

The University of Manchester was recently hailed the city’s ‘greatest innovation asset’ at Alliance Manchester Business School’s (AMBS) inaugural ‘Festival of Business’. >>

Professional headshot of Javed Siddiqui

Accounting academic takes up role on ICAEW board

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Professor of Accounting Javed Siddiqui has been appointed as a member of the Research Advisory Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), taking up the role from next month. >>

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