Research for business & society

Practice-based research for your business

In addition to conducting research that contributes to fundamental academic knowledge, our research approach also encompasses practice-based research, which draws upon the findings of core academic knowledge

Explore research opportunities that can benefit your business:

• Contract research
  Research focused on a well-described management problem within your organisation.

• Research Centres
  Research centres are network organisations between the School and a number of companies or other organisations. The objective is to develop solution-oriented knowledge for the participating organisations, that often act as a laboratory.

• Centres for Excellence
  A Centre for Excellence offers a unique opportunity to stay in touch with state-of-the-art theory and practice.

• Chairs
  Chairs represent a one-to-one relationship between a faculty member and a supporting company. Corporations that support a Chair contribute to the long-term creation of knowledge in a specific area of expertise.

• In-company student projects
  Faced with a current real business problem or a strategic issue for your organisation, our students contribute to the development of a solution that is ready for implementation.