Impact projects

Our international experts are shaping world-class academic thought and making a direct impact on a variety of organisations and policymaking. Here are some of the ongoing research projects at the Management School.

	Deploying Satellite Imagery Analytics for decision intelligence in agri-credit, agri-Insurance and humanitarian operations

Research by Dr Gopal Narayanamurthy in collaboration with SatSure, investigates how satellite imagery can be used to expand access to institutional credit for small and marginalised farmers in Indian agri-food supply chains.

	Making gambling safer: Protection of vulnerable players in the gambling industry

Research by Professor Ian McHale and Professor David Forrest has been used to develop algorithms to identify and protect gamblers who may be suffering from harm, through shaping Department of Culture, Media and Sport policy.

	Delivering social value through public procurement

By Professor Jo Meehan and Dr Clare Westcott (impact project coming soon). 

	Tackling modern slavery in corporate supply chains

By Professor Jo Meehan, Dr Laura Menzies and Dr Geng Wang (impact project coming soon).

	Patent Enforcement Index: Changing patent filing practice and policy globally

Professor Nick Papageorgiadis has developed an annual composite index that rates the effectiveness of the patent systems of 51 countries.

	Future Families Work: Reforming organisational support for contemporary working families

Dr Rachel Ashman, Professor Laura Radcliffe and Professor Caroline Gatrell’s research explores how employed parents and diverse families managed boundaries between paid work and family lives.

	Recording and analysing police traffic stops

By Dr Mike Rowe (impact project coming soon).

	Promoting race representation and inclusion in organisations: A culture change agenda

Professor Lilian Otaye-Ebede’s research project explores the lived experiences of black and ethnic minority experiences, to provide recommendations that could tackle race inequality in the NHS.

	Explainable AI and blockchain solutions for equitable financial access

Dr Swati Sachan's research addresses the lack of capital access among underserved communities by enhancing their prospects of securing loans.

	Supporting the development of better governance in football in the UK

By Professor Kieran Maguire and Professor Geoff Walters (impact project coming soon).

	Voices of loss, agents of change: Bereavement and the fight for accountability, equity and dignity

By Professor Lynn Sudbury-Riley (impact project coming soon).

	Breaking through the glass ceiling; Gender diversity on boards in Latin America

Research by Dr Jannine Poletti-Hughes has identified that gender diversity has a positive impact on board effectiveness in Latin American companies.

	Disability discrimination in the UK labour market

By Professor Ian Burn (impact project coming soon).

	An innovation pathway for sustainable agri-food production under impacts of climate change

Research by Dr Dong Li identifies an innovative pathway of sustainable practice in the circular economy production system that minimises the negative effects of climate change on productivity and profitability.

	Improving healthcare team effectiveness across the NHS and Social Care from the ground up: Evidencing the impact and accelerating the use of team coaching

By Professor Jo Lyubovnikova (impact project coming soon).

	How to assess crisis risk: Developing a new early warning system at ADB

By Dr Mattia Bevilacqua (impact project coming soon).

	The Housing Pressure Index: A policy tool to support local housing delivery

By Dr Chi Wan Cheang (impact project coming soon).

	Information sharing and price coordination

Research by Professor Nicholas de Roos explores the role information sharing plays in facilitating price coordination between firms, leading to higher prices for consumers.

	Labour income inequality and the credit channel of monetary policy: Evidence from Belgium

Research by Dr Alexey Gorn in partnership with the National Bank of Belgium, investigates how monetary policy affects firms’ access to credit, their employment of high- and low-skilled workers, and aggregate demand.

	Importance of holding limits for the digital euro and other central bank digital currencies

Research by Dr Timothy Jackson on central bank digital currencies is helping shape the design of the forthcoming digital euro, by investigating its impact on bank stability and its potential to facilitate bank runs.

	Improving economic and social outcomes for young people through entrepreneurship: Changing youth entrepreneurship policy

By Professor Robert Blackburn and Professor Dilani Jayawarna (impact project coming soon).

	Making marketing investment visible: Strengthening accountability through external reporting

Research by Dr Miriam Guenther and Dr Peter Guenther examines how making marketing investments more visible through external reporting can strengthen marketing accountability and support better decision-making both within firms and in financial markets.

	Job reallocation in ageing labour markets

By Dr Patrick Bennett (impact project coming soon).

	Realising Net Zero living in Liverpool, Liverpool City Council

By Dr Claes Belfrage and Dr Cagatay Iris (impact project coming soon).