Research News

Finance subject group hosts their first PhD Finance Research Festival

The festival brought together our PhD community, faculty members and MSc students

Research spotlight: Marketing

We’re showcasing a successful few months for our Marketing research colleagues, as well as highlighting the ongoing and impactful work taking place within the group.

Celebrating new publications, conference contributions, and PhD successes

The academic community at Newcastle University Business School is celebrating a season of remarkable achievements, with academic and PhD students making significant strides in research, publication, and scholarly collaboration.

Business School hosts 2025 Tri-University Annual Conference

Newcastle University Business School welcomed colleagues and PhD students from Cardiff and Xiamen to exchange research and deepen academic collaboration.

Research spotlight: Information Systems and Operations

We're showcasing a successful few months for our Information System and Operations research colleagues, as well as highlighting the ongoing and impactful work taking place within the group.

Professor Darren Duxbury’s research findings included in parliamentary report on the acceptance of cash

Professor Duxbury submitted his research findings to a call for evidence on cash acceptance by the Treasury Committee and was cited in the published report. He has since applied his findings to the recent power outage in Spain and Portugal.

Spring achievements for research colleagues

We cover a selection of awards, publications and highlights from a successful spring for our research community.

Creative Business Panel initiative launched

A new Government-backed survey will provide unprecedent insight on what drives growth in the creative industries.

A successful start to 2025 for research colleagues

It has been a successful start to 2025 for Newcastle University Business School. Achievements include publications and new role appointments from across the subject groups. A selection of colleague accomplishments are highlighted below.

School partners with NET on launch of NET 250

Newcastle University Business School has partnered with NET on the launch of NET 250 – a campaign dedicated to celebrating the successes of the region’s vibrant business community.

Newcastle University secures membership in nature taskforce

Dr Erwei (David) Xiang led the successful application for Newcastle University’s membership in the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Forum

Board diversity: could it help companies improve environmental and social performance?

Companies across the EU are now working to add more women to their boards following the announcement of a new law. Based on the stock market reaction, there is an expectation that this could be good news, particularly for companies with poor environmental and social performance.

Can digital innovation help us create a better food supply chain?

Our global food system faces a number of challenges, including rising energy prices, waste and climate change. Can technologies such as Blockchain help create a more efficient, resilient and sustainable system, and where should companies along the supply chain invest to cope with disruptions while enhancing performance?

Comment: Creating a toolkit to support parents and carers networks

Workplace policy for parental leave, flexible working and support should include parents and carers in discussions. The inclusion of staff networks representing parents and carers is crucial to campaign for change and to drive improvements in policy and organisational culture.

Success as Business School renews sponsorship of Thinking Digital conference for 2024

Newcastle University Business School was thrilled to sponsor the Thinking Digital Bursary Programme again this year.

Business lecturer appointed EDIR Vice Chair with prestigious management organisation

Dr Emily Yarrow, Senior Lecturer in Management and Organisations at Newcastle University Business School, has been appointed Vice Chair of Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity and Respect (EDIR) with the British Academy of Management (BAM) from January 2025.

Research tackles stigma of poverty in schools to improve educational outcomes

The research led by Dr Morgan Beeson, Research Associate in Economics, and Professor John Wildman, Professor of Economics, has identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading and maths attainment of pupils.

Understanding the geography of crime

What can we learn about crime from precise-street level data? One Newcastle University Business School professor is looking to find out, applying geocoded data to issues such as the usefulness of stop-and-search, and how adding extra security at large supermarkets affects shoplifting locally.

Technology: Is it affecting our ability to be responsible, active citizens?

We use technology every day to make our lives more efficient, productive and convenient. But is there a trade-off? Our research suggests that over-reliance on technology can affect our ability to think and act independently, and to participate effectively in society.

Shining a light on the creative industries: From the North East to the world

Meet Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Professor Jonathan Sapsed, and Senior Lecturer in Economics, Dr Sara Maioli. They discuss their research and involvement in the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) and explore the local and global impact of their research.

Academic explores the challenges facing rural Peak District businesses

Dr Susan Kirk was involved in the study "Exploring Identity, Place and Worker Attraction and Retention in Rural Businesses."

How political bias can influence social behaviour

In a ground-breaking study, we investigate whether political campaigning can influence the behaviour of law enforcement officers, and whether this change disproportionately affects minority groups.

Shop local, shop small

We are urged to ‘shop local’ and ‘shop small’, but how do we find local designer-makers, artists and creatives that we want to buy from? We explore the outcomes of a recent participatory research project focusing on equipping artists, designer-makers and creatives with the retail skills necessary to become more visible.

Creating Customer Loyalty: Smooth vs Sticky Journeys in Service Provision

Dive into Andrew Lindridge's insights on 'Smooth' vs 'Sticky' journeys in service provision, and learn how these strategies can build customer loyalty and transform your business.

Business School academic joins CBDC Academic Advisory Group

Professor of Finance Darren Duxbury has recently joined the Central Bank Digital Currency advisory group, which aims to provide expert advice during the design phase of the digital pound.

Newcastle University Business School hosts second Experimental Economics Workshop

Newcastle University Business School recently hosted the second Newcastle Experimental Economics Workshop on 9 and 10 November 2023, attended by international academics.

Landmark study examines headteachers' impact on school performance

A recent report highlights the impact and influence that headteachers can have on their school’s performance.

‘You have to be everybody’s best friend’: how dreams and desires leave TV and film crew vulnerable to workplace exploitation

Ewan McKenzie explores the pressing issue of hope labour and power imbalances in the creative industries in this eye-opening article from The Conversation.

Staff wellbeing is key to social enterprise success

Dr Wee Chan Au, Lecturer in Management Practice, explores the realities for staff working in social enterprises who often feel unfulfilled despite their dedication.

Promoting neurodiversity to address the global mental health crisis

Dr Josephine Go Jefferies delves into the transformative potential of neurodiversity in mental health and marketing strategies.

The role of the banking system in preserving biodiversity

Dr Nikolaos Papanikolaou, Senior Lecturer in Finance, discusses the need for banks to invest in projects that promote biodiversity.

How rising interest rates are affecting UK businesses

In this article for The Conversation, Erwei Xiang - Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Newcastle University - examines the impact of rising interest rates on UK businesses

Reconceptualising university contribution to knowledge exchange

A special issue of Studies in Higher Education, co-edited by Dr Chiara Marzocchi, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is reconceptualising university contribution to knowledge exchange.

Becoming an ‘Inclusive’ Leader: What does this mean?

In this article, Dr. Nicola Patterson and Professor Sharon Mavin discuss the meaning of inclusive leadership and its importance.

Mind the Gap: can mentoring power up your employees and business?

Discover how mentoring can boost employees and businesses, with insights from Dr Amy Stabler, Senior Lecturer in Leadership Development and Coaching and Mentoring.

Comment: Buy now pay later: Klarna is courting young shoppers with Paris Hilton and TikTok-style algorithms – here’s why it’s a problem

In this article from The Conversation, Jehana Copilah-Ali and Jane Brown look at potential issues with the BNPL service

Comment: Changing banks' CSR reporting could prevent future failings

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Erwei (David) Xiang discusses why strengthened corporate social reporting can help banks’ financial stability during the current crisis.

Informing policy for the creative industries

Newcastle University and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) have been named as new hosts of the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC).

Professor Stuart Barnes ranked as leading academic in the field of business and management

Professor Stuart Barnes, Professor of Marketing, has been ranked #405 in the world and #66 in the UK by Research.com in their 2023 ranking of Best Scientists in the arena of Business and Management.