Our research mission is to produce and disseminate world-class research, to increase knowledge, skills, understanding and impact. As a research-intensive Russell Group institution, our research power, size and diversity mean that we are able to offer interdisciplinary opportunities, both across the University and with a wealth of international partners. With over 200 academic staff in the Business School from across the globe, and a wider community across the University of Leeds, our people share a passion for excellence.
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The University of Leeds is committed to working across disciplines to help tackle global challenges

Research blog
The latest articles, comment pieces and podcasts from academics and postgraduate researchers
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Business School alumni magazine
Our academics discuss topical issues related to their research expertise in a full range of business-related areas
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Research and innovation
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- The latest research and expert commentary on the Coronavirus crisis
- Supporting venture capital investment
- Information and communication technologies in the fire and rescue services in England
- Developing corporate innovation capabilities
- Building sustainable supply chains
- The future of work
- The need to work less
- Progressing legal sector diversity
- Raising the ceiling on diversity and inclusion
The latest research and expert commentary on the Coronavirus crisis

How is the Coronavirus crisis impacting business, industry and the public?
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Contributing to Government policy with Professor Nick Wilson
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Facilitating and managing innovation at Ericsson and beyond with Professor Krsto Pandza
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Ideas in Practice seminar series
A free seminar series bringing together business people, policy makers and academics.
PhD
As a Leeds University Business School postgraduate researcher, you will contribute fully to the advancement of knowledge within the Business
Research International Advisory Board (RIAB)
The RIAB provides external guidance and support for Leeds University Business School's research initiatives
Recent publications
Belkhouja, M, Fattoum, S, Yoon, H. Does greater diversification increase individual productivity? The moderating effect of attention allocation Research Policy. ISSN 0048-7333 (In Press)
Weiss-Cohen, L, Newall, PWS, Ayton, P. Persistence is futile: Chasing of past performance in repeated investment choices Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. ISSN 1076-898X (In Press)
Symitsi, E, Stamolampros, P, Karatzas, A. Augmenting household expenditure forecasts with online employee-generated company reviews Public Opinion Quarterly. ISSN 0033-362X (In Press)
Belkhouja, M, Fattoum, S, Yoon, H. Does greater diversification increase individual productivity? The moderating effect of attention allocation Research Policy. ISSN 0048-7333 (In Press)
Weiss-Cohen, L, Newall, PWS, Ayton, P. Persistence is futile: Chasing of past performance in repeated investment choices Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. ISSN 1076-898X (In Press)
Symitsi, E, Stamolampros, P, Karatzas, A. Augmenting household expenditure forecasts with online employee-generated company reviews Public Opinion Quarterly. ISSN 0033-362X (In Press)
Research and innovation blog
Podcast: The benefits of being a Living Wage Employer
Read more on Podcast: The benefits of being a Living Wage EmployerWhat affects in-work poverty?
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Curiosity stretched the brand: unusual new products and social media engagement
Read more on Curiosity stretched the brand: unusual new products and social media engagementChocolate mayonnaise? Beer brewed with banknotes? Triggering consumers' curiosity.
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Events
Raising the ceiling on diversity and inclusion
Friday 23 April 2021, 10:00 - 11:40
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