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
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News
The results of the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) have revealed the strengths of the School for Business and Society for the study of social work. We have excelled in the category of ‘Student Voice’.
News
Predicting whether a company's profits will rise or fall has long been one of the most notoriously difficult tasks in finance. Corporate earnings underpin trillions of dollars in market valuation, yet traditional forecasting models are routinely upended by economic shocks, shifting consumer tastes, and unexpected corporate crises.
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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.
Events
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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.
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This webinar reports the findings of a study aimed to test the feasibility and acceptability of a trial of Family Connections (a 12-session skills and support group intervention for carers) in England.
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We and WE-LEAD are delighted to host a one-day interdisciplinary symposium exploring new challenges and directions in intersectional thought and practice.
Memberships
