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Learn moreLUMS first for ‘research power’ in UK research
Lancaster University Management School is the most research-intensive business school in the UK, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) published December 2014.
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Learn moreLonger opening hours, alcohol consumption and health
The extension of licensing hours in England and Wales has led to a rise in binge drinking and an increase in health problems, according to LUMS research.
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Learn moreTackling airport congestion
LUMS experts to lead £2.8 million project to find ways to address the UK's airport congestion.
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Learn moreIlluminating the ‘dark side’ of IT
Research by Professor Monideepa Tarafdar and colleagues reveals the unforeseen consequences of over-reliance on technology.
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Learn moreThe rise of 'smart drugs' at work
Karen Dale and Brian Bloomfield research the increased use of 'smart drugs', which risk creating a new norm in workplace culture.
Research culture at LUMS
Lancaster University Management school is a collegial, multidisciplinary and innovative management research institution. We aspire to be world-leading in all our research activities by developing, recruiting and retaining world-leading researchers. We embed research into every aspect of our activities and, through this, achieve significant impact for all our stakeholders. Learn more
Research areas
Centres
- Centre for Family Business
- Centre for Performance-Led HR
- Centre for the Study of Technology & Organisation
- Gulf One Centre for Economic Research
- International Centre for Research & Accounting
- Centre for Strategic Management
- Lancaster Centre for Forecasting
- Lancaster China Management Centre
- Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business
Our long-term commitment to research of the highest quality has encouraged a distinctive and deeply embedded research culture within LUMS.
Research support
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The LUMS research culture
LUMS provides a full support programme for both early-career and established academics – encouraging interdisciplinary research of the highest international standing.
We have one of the world's largest doctoral programmes in business and management, with around 130 students who form a vital part of our research community.
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We are happy to answer any queries about research activity and support within LUMS or PhD opportunities.
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