Research area

Business

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Our aim is to transform business and society for the better. Our researchers work with a global network of industry partners to make a difference, from better use of resources to improving management policy.

Research highlights

Helping Ugandan businesses demonstrate their sustainability

Environment, sustainability and clean growth

Businesses in Uganda are reaping the benefits of sustainability reporting thanks to the efforts of a Southampton academic.

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Revolutionising access to dental care in Sri Lanka

Health and wellbeing

Future societies and communities

A dentistry simulation model led by Southampton has directly influenced government policy to improve dental outcomes and stabilise the country's dentistry sector.

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Building sustainability into hair and beauty

Environment, sustainability and clean growth

Culture and creativity

The UK’s £6.2 billion hairdressing industry has a huge environmental impact. Award-winning training developed by a Southampton business expert is reducing its carbon footprint and cutting costs.