Research within the Liverpool Business School
Pioneering research that has real societal and economic impact
At Liverpool Business School, we take research seriously.
We always strive to deliver multi-disciplinary, high-impact research. Our academic researchers are active across the full spectrum of topics relevant to shaping business and management practice. Together we have improved employability, boosted workforce productivity and generated innovation and growth.
Our research strategy also has a strong focus on working with external partners. Our internationally acclaimed academics specialise in a diverse range of fields and can use their expertise to find real-world solutions to your business issues.
Our research and discipline groups
All staff are aligned into one of our five discipline groups, that foster sharing of practice across the school. We use our discipline groups to ensure an up-to-date research-informed curriculum.
Our discipline groups are Management and Operations, Finance, Marketing and Analytics, People and Organisations, and Place and Enterprise.
Research expertise
Our academics are tackling complex business issues and securing international acclaim through our research groups. Our research areas include:
- Digital Marketing and Retailing
- Tourism, Travel, Culture and Heritage
- International Business Management and Strategy
- Leadership Education and Development
- Project, Operations and Workplace Management
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Our research
Liverpool Centre for Engaged Management Research
Discover the Liverpool Centre for Engaged Management Research (LCEMR), an interdisciplinary hub driving innovative, impactful business research and real-world change.
Cultural value research
Explore cultural value research at Liverpool Business School, evidencing the social, cultural and economic impact of arts and heritage through funded, collaborative projects.
Doctoral research
Discover doctoral programmes at Liverpool Business School, offering a supportive research environment, global community, and pathways through PhD and DBA study.
Research active staff
Meet Liverpool Business School’s research active staff, explore their expertise and recent publications, and connect with a dynamic, collaborative academic community.
Research impact
Our research impact shows how interdisciplinary projects deliver measurable social, economic and policy benefits across healthcare, education, transport and community development.