CBOS research themes
We seek to produce world leading research that influences thinking, teaching and practice
Centre for Business, Organisations and Society (CBOS)
Rethinking business in a sustainable society; providing the evidence base to get there
Who we are and what we do
Research and publications from CBOS members.
CBOS publications
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CBOS members
CBOS is made up of faculty members and PhD students from the School of Management, as well as affiliates from other departments and external associate members
Upcoming events
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Future of Thinklist: Legacy
27 Mar 2025 4.00pm
Online
How can we foster a community on the topic of business and society? In this webinar, we'll be focusing on legacy media such as TV and news media.
The Bath Business, Organisations and Society Symposium (BBOSS) 2025
4 Jun 2025 8.45am
0.19,
10 East
,
University of Bath
A developmental and inspiring research symposium for all scholars with an interest in the business and society relationship.
TABEC 2025: Transatlantic Business Ethics Conference
4 Jun 2025 7.00pm
10 East
,
University of Bath
This invitation-only event will discuss the role of business in protecting or opposing universal rights, freedom, and democracy.
Joining CBOS
Find out more about how you can become a member.
PhD profile: Elif Nur Duman-Cogen
Elif shares her research on the agency of silence, addressing gendered stigma and refugees’ persistence in living honourable lives.
PhD profile: Zena Al-Esia
Zena tells us about her background in NGOs, the importance of CSR in difficult contexts, and the importance of the right supervisor.
PhD profile: Dr Mike Rogerson
Mike talks about his experiences of postgraduate study at Bath and how it helped him build a lasting network.
Choosing CBOS for your doctorate
Our PhD students explain why they chose Bath and talk about what it's like to be part of CBOS
Commentary and analysis
Research, analysis and comment on the role of business in society.
Reinventing rites: when same-sex couples say ‘I do’
Dr Lorna Stevens explains her research into how have couples negotiated, adapted or transformed elements of a practice rooted in heteronormative traditions.
Are second-hand markets helping sustainability? Not in the enrichment economy
Dr Roman Pavlyuchenko explains the paradoxical nature of the resale business for high-end watches.
Corporate activism – how invested are companies in societal debate?
Visiting scholar Dr Lauran Olkkonen examines whether companies’ words on societal debate match up with their actions.
Especially for you: the magic of personalised gifts
The power of a personal touch can make the difference, explains Dr Diletta Acuti.
How can research inform sustainability?
Sustainability experts from our practitioner panel at CSRCOM24 share their insights on the relevance of academic research to their work.
What is the Online Safety Act and why have UK riots reopened debates about it?
Dr Olivia Brown and Dr Alicia Cork explain why current UK legislation may need to go further to protect us from online harm.
The #thinklist
The #thinklist a list of influential faculty thinkers on social media who focus on issues of responsible business. We publish a new version of the list, on a specific theme, three times a year.
The CBOS thinklist
The thinklist is a social media list of the most influential and interesting responsible business scholars.
#ThinklistImpact
The #ThinklistImpact is a list of academics on social media who influence practice and have impact in the wider world.
#ThinklistImpact Methodology
The rationale and criteria behind the #ThinklistImpact.
Engaging with society
We seek to make a positive difference through our research to local, national and international communities.
Research4Good podcast
Listen to our Research4Good podcast series, where School of Management academics are interviewed about the positive impact of their work.
Embed Dignity
Embded Dignity is a research initiative founded by Dr Vivek Soundararajan, aimed at embedding dignity in every aspect of an organisation.
The Rebalance Observatory
Prof Andy Crane and Dr Kostas Iatridis are part of this collaborative project seeking to provide insights to foster a rebalancing of capitalism and democracy.
About us
We conduct interdisciplinary, high quality and high impact research on sustainability and business. We work with business, government and the third sector to encourage collaborative research and develop best practice.
Our mission is to:
- rethink the role and responsibilities of business in creating a sustainable society; and
- provide a theoretically and empirically robust evidence base to help get us there
Contact us
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