Research

UNSW Business School is a global leader for research in business and economics. We have a number of core areas of research strength and we have research partnerships that place students in important academic, government, and industry positions.

More than 350 academic staff in the UNSW Business School conduct world-class research that is both rigorous and relevant. Our researchers are regularly awarded competitive grants for research excellence and are closely engaged with a number of industry partners and government. In addition, there are currently more than 150 Australian and international students from all over the world studying with us in our research programs.

Our higher degree research programs inspire students to think profoundly and develop independent high-quality research. Our world standard research expertise shapes economic policy and influences the way business is done around the world. We have a number of research institutes that solve real-world problems and set the standard in excellence in research for Australia.

Research strengths

The UNSW Business School has a number of core areas of research strength, including markets and decision making, health and wellbeing, financial services, corporate governance and management.

Grants & performance

Our research performance has led the UNSW Business School to be highly placed in university rankings within Australia and globally.

Research news & events

Find out about our annual research events, including our events showcasing our current students' research projects such as the Student Research Fair and Three Minute Thesis.

Postgraduate research
Discover the research degrees that give you the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge in your chosen field through extensive, independent research.
Centres & institutes
We have a number of research centres and institutes that bring together researchers with common interests.
Resources for research
Need help to achieve your research goals? View research facilities and available funding support here.
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Richard Holden

School of Economics

AGSM Scholar, Professor & ARC Future Fellow
Andreas Ortmann

School of Economics

Professor
Shan-Ling Pan

School of Information Systems and Technology Management

AGSM Scholar, Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research)
Valentyn Panchenko

School of Economics

Professor, Head of School
John Piggott AO

School of Economics

Scientia Professor, Director, ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR)
Roger Simnett

School of Accounting

Professor of Accounting, Scientia Professor
Ken Trotman AM

School of Accounting

Professor of Accounting, Scientia Professor, AGSM Scholar
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