The University of Sussex Business School retains the number one ranking in the UK for Business and Management research income, according to the UK’s Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS).
Released on Monday 6 January 2025, the report Research Income for Business and Management ranks the University of Sussex Business School highest among all UK business schools, receiving £6.7 million in research income for 2022/2023.
This significant funding is being used to tackle crucial global challenges in sustainability, energy demand, trade policy, equality, innovation and digital technologies. The School’s nine research centres are actively shaping the future by addressing pressing issues in our economy and society.
Professor Sasha Roseneil, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex says:
"The sustained no.1 rank of the University of Sussex Business School reflects the societal importance of the questions being asked by our innovative and ground-breaking business and management studies researchers, and the excellence and impact of their research."
Professor Ingrid Woolard, Executive Dean of the University of Sussex Business School says:
"Our Business School’s consistent top ranking is a result of collective efforts. Colleagues across disciplines have fostered a collaborative culture, pooling their expertise and passion. This achievement isn’t just about numbers; it signifies the positive impact we are having on our world – in knowledge, policy, and society."
The CABS report uses the latest data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on UK Business School funding from 2012/13 to 2022/2023.