Research Centres

Research is at the heart of our success and has the power to push knowledge boundaries and transform lives. We seek to engage with a broad community of academics, practitioners and the wider public. Discover more about the ways in which we collaborate and deliver vital impact.

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Centres of Expertise

  • Marketing Analytics and Forecasting

    Developing joint research with organisations to improve performance in marketing and operations.

  • Pentland Centre

    A world-class hub for transdisciplinary research on sustainability in business.

  • Practice Theory

    A joint venture between LUMS and the Faculty of Arts and Social Science fostering international, interdisciplinary networks of people working in social practice theory.

  • Productivity and Efficiency

    Researching the measurement, analysis and improvement of productivity.

Research in departments

Our research is deeply embedded in our departments, harnessing our wealth of academic expertise to strengthen our international research reputation and enhance teaching. We also have a strong relationship with the Work Foundation, where we connect our shared expertise to support joint research priorities and bids.