Affiliated research centres

Our researchers actively contribute to leading research centres and institutes across the University, collaborating to address complex challenges in business and society. Their work connects themes such as strategic management, international business, marketing, and digital transformation, generating insights that inform policy, practice, and responsible innovation.

Centre for Social Innovation Management

As a problem-driven and multidisciplinary research centre, we are dedicated to guiding business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders in navigating the challenges of developing and implementing social innovations. Our team of scholars and educators leverages systematic and empirically robust mechanisms to transform these challenges into manageable solutions.

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Future of Work Research Centre

Pursuing ground-breaking interdisciplinary research to understand the changing nature of work and employment relationships, the forces that support these changes, and their impact on organisational effectiveness and human wellbeing

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Centre of Digital Economy

Concentrating on measuring and analysing the revolutionary impact of technological change on business models, consumer expectations, and societal behaviours

Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI

Our pan-University Institute brings together Surrey’s core AI-related expertise. These include vision, speech and signal processing, computer science and mathematics. Our domain expertise encompasses engineering and physical sciences, human and animal health, law and regulation, business, finance and the social sciences.

Institute for Sustainability

We harness the power of collaboration across all disciplines (in the University of Surrey and beyond) to drive the transition to a sustainable world of long-term wellbeing for all.