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
A University of York student startup has been nominated for the global Earthshot Prize 2027 after developing a plant-based bio-polymer to replace traditional plastic.
News
The UK Government has lowered a key investment value, known as the headline social discount rate, from 3.5% to 3% following landmark research, giving greater weight to long-term environmental preservation, transport and hospital projects.
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.
Events
Event
The School for Business and Society is excited to host their panel discussion on how we can engage all in the transition to a sustainable future.
Event
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.
Event
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.
Event
8th International Conference on Practice Research in Social Work, celebrating social work practice research, innovation and impact in complex and challenging contexts
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