Blockchain: Why Isn’t The Disruptor Disrupting?
In the English language, success and failure can be seen as polar opposites – perhaps even mutually exclusive. Expressing shades of meaning between them is challenging without using phrases like “pipped at the post” or “missed by a country mile.”...Continue reading→
The Work, Employment, Organisation and Public Policy (WEOPP) research group – research statemtent
The Work, Employment, Organisations and Public Policy (WEOPP) academic group engages in research and engagement on a range of organisational forms and practices. It comprises approaches that are typically connected to wider social, political and cultural issues. Key research strengths...Continue reading→
The Four Day Week – Workplace Panacea or Faustian Pact?
Want to work 20% less hours for the same pay? Here’s a debate to enliven your lunchtime chat, and because pretty much everyone around the table has had a job, or goes to school, everyone will have an opinion. In October...Continue reading→
Professor Richard Harris and Dr Manuela Pedio awarded funding of £234,000
We’re delighted to announce that Professor Richard Harris and Dr Manuela Pedio have been awarded funding of £234,000 through Innovate UK for a 2-year KTP project with Fathom Consulting.
Sustainability Research Round Up
At the University of Bristol Business School, we recognise the importance of sustainability and embed this into our research, helping to tackle global challenges affecting businesses and society today. Here is a round-up of some of the sustainability related research...Continue reading→
University of Bristol secures funding for revolutionary research into manufacturing supply chains
The UK and UKRI are leading the responsive manufacturing revolution with their recent funding call and Innovation Launchpad Network University of Bristol academics Dr Phil Davies and Dr James Gopsill have recently been awarded a grant for £100,000 for two...Continue reading→
Why do people become social entrepreneurs and what is their role in our globalised world?
The value of social entrepreneurship is widely recognised, as every day it is estimated to help over 1 billion lives, and further benefits are expected through its expansion. Yet, how do we support and encourage individuals to embark on social...Continue reading→
How has sustainability changed the careers landscape for Business School graduates and how can we prepare for the future?
With the changing regulatory landscape and introduction of mandatory sustainability reporting standards in accounting, sustainability has become ubiquitous in the careers landscape for graduates in this sector. The University of Bristol Business School is developing ways to make the curriculum...Continue reading→
ESG and Responsible Investment
Last week the University of Bristol Business School, along with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments, hosted ‘Bank of England economic update and ESG from a stewardship perspective’. Dr Yi Li, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, attended the event,...Continue reading→
2023-2024 Accounting Seminar Series
The Accounting Group hosts an extensive programme of research seminars, featuring external scholars and academic experts covering a rich range of exciting topics in the accounting field, including financial reporting, management accounting, climate change, and sustainability.