Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship
Inspiring excellence in entrepreneurship and enterprise.
The Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship is a connected hub of excellence for people and organisations interested in entrepreneurship research, theory, policy and practice.
Led by Professor Robert Blackburn, the Centre is one of six Research Centres based at the University of Liverpool Management School. Our aim is to advance understanding of entrepreneurship and support the development of entrepreneurial activity within the Liverpool City Region, across the UK and internationally.
We work with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to ensure that our work addresses current challenges and opportunities. Through these partnerships, we seek to produce high-quality research that informs policy, practice and education.
Our activities are organised around three core areas: research, education and impact. These areas are mutually supporting and help us deliver our mission to develop knowledge, support learning and contribute to positive change.
We welcome enquiries from academics, PhD students and practitioners interested in becoming part of the Centre. For information about membership, please contact the Centre team at bcfe@liverpool.ac.uk.
Download our latest Impact Report (PDF, 297KB).
Research
Our purpose is to conduct high quality research in the field of entrepreneurship focusing on some of the most contemporary challenges faced by entrepreneurs in society and the economy using problem-based , impact driven research.
Education
We help prepare University students to operate effectively within the world of employment and to be equipped with the knowledge and the skills to go on and create new start-ups and SME’s of tomorrow.
Impact
We aim to help more people use an entrepreneurial mindset to lead, innovate and drive successful new and existing businesses; work with stakeholders to raise levels of effective support; and contribute to the prosperity of the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Introduction to the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship
The work of the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship focuses on three pillars: research, education and impact.