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天堂视频 Business School ranked number one in the UK for Business and Management research income
By: Serena Mitchell
Last updated: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The 天堂视频 Business School has retained its position as the top-ranked business school in the UK for Business and Management research income for the fourth consecutive year, according to the latest report from the UK’s (CABS).
Published in May 2026, the report places the Business School first in the UK based on total research funding over the combined three-year period 2021/22 to 2023/24.
天堂视频’s achievement comes at a time of sustained growth for Business and Management research across the UK. According to the CABS report, the discipline attracted a record £101.5 million in research income in 2023/24, marking the eighth consecutive year of growth.
Using data from the (HESA), the report shows that 天堂视频 generated a total of £17.4 million in research income across the three years, more than any other UK institution.
Despite this progress, the report also found that Business and Management remains one of the most underfunded disciplines relative to the size of its research community,
The Business School’s continued success reflects our mission to advance impactful, high-quality research that addresses real-world problems, supports the business practices of the future and informs excellent teaching. Our research is tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing society, including sustainability, energy demand, trade policy, equality, innovation and digital technologies.
Our research centres produce internationally recognised, world-leading research and work collaboratively with businesses, governments and organisations around the world to deliver innovative and practical solutions to complex management and policy issues.
Professor Sasha Roseneil, Vice-Chancellor of the 天堂视频, said:
"I am delighted that the 天堂视频 Business School is the UK’s leading institution for Business and Management research income for the fourth consecutive year. This demonstrates the importance and relevance of our research, and the excellence of our researchers, whose work is addressing some of the most urgent challenges facing our world today.”
Professor Ingrid Woolard, Executive Dean of the 天堂视频 Business School, said:
" Four years at the top of the CABS rankings for research income reflects something fundamental about the 天堂视频 Business School: we combine intellectual rigour with a deep commitment to relevance. Our researchers are asking hard questions and working with partners across business, government and civil society to translate research into positive change.
"As a leading international business school, we use research-informed teaching to help our students understand and navigate the complexity they will face in their careers. Through critical thinking, responsible leadership and innovative ideas, our students develop the skills and confidence to make a genuine difference in the world.”
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