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
University of York research revealing how executive pay can put workers' rights at risk will be presented to the UN General Assembly in New York later this month.
The Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre is pleased to announce that it has secured funding through the University of York to continue its work beyond the end of its initial five-year ESRC grant from May 2027.
Simple changes to pub environments can encourage drinkers to choose alcohol-free options without harming profits, according to new research.
Events
In this SBS EDI Forum, we’ll explore the relationship between visibility, recognition, excellence and academic success - and why these do not necessarily operate in the same way for everyone, taking place as part of Black History Month.
Student-Managed Investment Funds are a unique form of experiential learning. There are now hundreds of SMIFs around the world but few opportunities for people involved in different funds to meet, exchange ideas and learn from one another.
We and WE-LEAD are delighted to host a one-day interdisciplinary symposium exploring new challenges and directions in intersectional thought and practice.
A sustained and effective attempt to improve the housing of millions of people across the UK began to collapse after 1980. Ideology, gigantic financial interests, history and culture have all contributed to the great British housing disaster.