People
School for Business and Society
Leading the way for sustainable, social and economic progress.
Research and innovation
Delivering impactful interventions across business and society to build a more sustainable and inclusive society.
Our interdisciplinary School brings together a groundbreaking combination of disciplines. We'll deliver real societal impact through research which looks at key debates in public policy, business and society.
External engagement
Helping a wide range of organisations to succeed.
We're collaborating with partners across business, public and third sectors to ensure they are successful and sustainable. In parallel, we're working with managers and policymakers to help organisations build more sustainable communities, fairer societies and positive environmental outcomes.
Where business meets social progress
Our School is uniquely placed to lead business and public policy action to tackle complex social and environmental issues and deliver sustainable inclusive growth.
We're combining and amplifying strengths in responsible business management, social and public policy, social work and public management, to create an environment that will help develop the ethical leaders of tomorrow.
News
News
The Scottish Child Payment (SCP) is successfully reducing child poverty and food insecurity, according to a major new study, featuring researchers from the University of York.
News
A University of York professor has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant for an ambitious, multi-year project that aims to rewrite the history of risk by tracing how global firms have acted as 'risk laboratories' across seven centuries and four continents.
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Three new collaborative projects designed to address key challenges in the region including housing, wealth inequality and youth unemployment have been announced by the University of York.
Events
Event
Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, service provider, policymaker or peer-researcher, this webinar will offer valuable insights into conducting mixed-methods trials in complex real-world settings.
Event
The aim of the conference is to create an interdisciplinary forum for researchers across the school and beyond, to promote a dialogue on research questions related to the theme.
Event
We and WE-LEAD are delighted to host a one-day interdisciplinary symposium exploring new challenges and directions in intersectional thought and practice.
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