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Exploring the impact of the Paris Agreement on ISO 14001 certification market valueExploring the impact of the Paris Agreement on ISO 14001 certification market value

Exploring the impact of the Paris Agreement on ISO 14001 certification market value

Dr Irene Margaret’s research shows international environmental management certifications, such as ISO 14001, increase market value in the presence of a strongly binding multilateral agreement.

Posted on: 18 November 2024

A time-phased roadmap for seaport decarbonisationA time-phased roadmap for seaport decarbonisation

A time-phased roadmap for seaport decarbonisation

Professor Dongping Song proposes a time-phased roadmap to enable maritime transport decarbonisation, as part of a UK-wide research initiative to develop cleaner and more sustainable seaports.

Posted on: 14 November 2024

How imaginaries shape action against climate changeHow imaginaries shape action against climate change

How imaginaries shape action against climate change

Dr Manuel F. Ramirez presents a new classification of climate imaginaries that explains how understanding and actions to address the climate crisis change over time.

Posted on: 11 November 2024

The UK Budget: A budget for working people? Perhaps, but too risky...The UK Budget: A budget for working people? Perhaps, but too risky...

The UK Budget: A budget for working people? Perhaps, but too risky...

Professor Costas Milas and Dr Michel Ellington share their expert views on the latest UK Budget statement and the potential knock-on effect of tax increases on workers.

Posted on: 31 October 2024

The role of mentors in the construction of meaningful career narrativesThe role of mentors in the construction of meaningful career narratives

The role of mentors in the construction of meaningful career narratives

Through a qualitative study of former staff of the Eames Design Office, Dr Greg Fetzer examines how individuals integrate the role of mentors as they construct retrospective career narratives.

Posted on: 24 October 2024

Why are there so few black football managers?Why are there so few black football managers?

Why are there so few black football managers?

WATCH! Dr Sam Hoey’s research provides striking evidence of racial discrimination towards black ex-players in football management roles in England.

Posted on: 16 September 2024

New tools to measure real-time systemic risk and financial uncertaintyNew tools to measure real-time systemic risk and financial uncertainty

New tools to measure real-time systemic risk and financial uncertainty

Based on a new model developed by Dr Michael Ellington that views links between businesses and sectors as a network, Dr Mattia Bevilacqua shows how we can detect industries with the greatest impact on the real economy.

Posted on: 12 September 2024

Using machine learning to predict football transfer feesUsing machine learning to predict football transfer fees

Using machine learning to predict football transfer fees

Using advanced performance metrics and machine learning, researchers from the Centre for Sports Business have developed new models to predict transfer fees for professional footballers with greater precision.

Posted on: 16 August 2024

For the next prime minister to solve the UK’s productivity problem, they must attract more foreign investment – here’s howFor the next prime minister to solve the UK’s productivity problem, they must attract more foreign investment – here’s how

For the next prime minister to solve the UK’s productivity problem, they must attract more foreign investment – here’s how

Ahead of the next general election, Professor Costas Milas explains why addressing the UK's productivity problems must be at the top of the next government's agenda, and the steps to attract foreign investment.

Posted on: 18 June 2024

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