Research for Change

Rapid technological advances, evolving societal expectations, and growing global uncertainties demand fresh approaches to business and organizational challenges. Research at the Sobey School of Business is grounded in our purpose and mission. It drives responsible leadership, innovation, and community impact. To stay competitive and relevant, we must invest in research capacity, strengthen research support systems, and align policies to encourage research activity.

Goal:

To advance positive change in business and society through exemplary, boundary-pushing, and stakeholder-engaged research that bridges practical relevance with scholarly significance.

Objectives:

• Support faculty in their efforts to produce impactful, high-quality research.
• Better integrate research into teaching and learning.
• Expand community-engaged research to influence policy development and organizational practice.
• Strengthen the position and profile of the School’s research centres by aligning them strategically and operationally to our mission.