Research centres
Research at Henley Business School is driven by our leading research centres.
A key aim of Henley Business School's research is to help practising managers, corporate partners, programme members and students manage more effectively so that they can impact on the organisations they work in. Our research outputs include leading-edge management tools and techniques, and case studies illustrating best practise, as well as a wide range of research papers, publications and reports.
Research centres
Centre for Business Ethics and Sustainability
CBES was created in 2020 to bring together existing streams of research with relevance to business ethics as well as sustainability research agenda drawing from and expanding upon the United Nations' SDGs & Global Compact. The Centre promotes multidisciplinary research on ethics and sustainability, integrating climate, social, economic, and humanistic concerns.
Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship
Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship (HCfE) is a research centre within the Henley Business School. HCfE's purpose is to conduct high quality research in the field of entrepreneurship and start-up businesses.
Henley Centre for Leadership
The Henley Centre for Leadership is a hub for developing leaders at all levels through innovative research, transformative conversations and impactful learning.
Informatics Research Centre
The Informatics Research Centre (IRC) at Henley Business School provides a centre of gravity for interdisciplinary research in informatics and digital transformation in business.
The Centre for Euro-Asian Studies
Established in 1996, the Centre for Euro-Asian Studies (CEAS) has earned a worldwide reputation for its unique expertise and leading research into Euro-Asian countries.
The Centre for Economic Institutions and Business History
Established in 2000, the Centre for Economic Institutions and Business History promotes innovative inter-disciplinary research on economic institutions, business history and economic history. As a research centre that sits across an economics department and business school, we are interested historical perspectives on topical issues related to business, society and economics broadly speaking.
The Dunning Centre for International Business
The Dunning Centre studies how global businesses operate worldwide, examining leadership, processes, and performance. We research international trade, economic geography, and the impact of international business on development, creating practical policy recommendations for sustainable growth and reducing inequality. Our work also explores how innovation shapes business decisions and location choices, while also considering the historical context that influences today's business strategies. The Dunning Centre for International Business is pleased to announce the 10th Reading IB Conference, taking place from 17–18 April 2026.Further information, including the conference theme, call for papers, and registration details, will be available soon.
The John Madejski Centre for Reputation
The John Madejski Centre for Reputation is a research centre that sees itself as a catalyst for positive change: working with and inspiring business, government and not-for-profit organisations to deeply explore the value of reputation, drive sustainable behaviours and business models and communicate for positive impact.
Consumer Futures Lab
The Consumer Futures Lab tries to understand the needs of consumers of the future. It combines rigorous interdisciplinary theoretical research with practical applications. It works with academics and business organisations to address tomorrow’s consumer agendas today.
Africa Research Centre
The Africa Research Centre bridges African insights with global perspectives thereby amplifying African thought leadership through transformative research, innovative teaching, and strategic partnerships, to advance meaningful change and regionally and globally.
Knowledge hubs
The Henley Partnership
Unlock a series of flexible, high-impact webinars and masterclasses to elevate your leaders' skills and drive organisational success.
Coaching
The Henley Centre for Coaching is a global leader in coaching research and coach training.
Latin American and Caribbean Rural & Urban Studies Group
Latin America is the most urbanised continent in the world with almost four-fifths of its population living in cities.