Research

We are investing in pioneering research because we are dedicated to improving business practice and creating a sustainable and positive change.

Research groups and impact case studies

By blending the rigour of high quality impactful research and the strengths of a technology-led university, we are delivering solutions which are relevant in these rapidly changing times.

Impact case studies

We’re proud that our academic research is having an impact both locally and globally on society.

Centres and departments

We encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and communication across academic and professional communities.

Research team

New solutions are born out of new thinking and our research team are never afraid to try, test and learn. We value an original perspective that goes beyond the every-day.

"Our world-class research is committed to excellence and impact, with practical importance to the organisations and businesses with whom we collaborate."

Prof Steve Wood, Dean of Surrey Business School and Professor of Retail Marketing and Management

Latest research news

16.11.20

Research from Surrey Business School improves supply chain performance in the vintage car sector

04.11.20

Professor Bonnie Buchanan awarded Innovate UK grant to support economic recovery post COVID-19

03.11.20

Surrey Business School receives funding for new research centre to develop a fairer digital economy

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Key themes

Our research is multidisciplinary and covers a wide range of topics.

Business analytics, business optimisation and economics
Data-driven management
Operations, logistics and business process management
Lean thinking and agile manufacturing

Digital transformation
Personal data economy
Digital platforms and ecosystems
Open data and big data

International expansion
Empirical behavioural finance
Risk taking by financial institutions
Bank market power and firm performance

Retail marketing and distribution management
Service marketing and management
Consumer and shopper behaviour

Leadership and team processes
Organisational and human resource management assessment
Quality of working life

Nonmarket strategy and corporate political activity
Social enterprise
Foreign market entry
Foreign direct investment (FDI).

Publications

We have a well established reputation for research excellence, demonstrated by our publications, which is continually informing our teaching as well as evolving our approaches to present and future business challenges.