WELCOME TO BUSINESS BOOST In this prospectus we showcase some of the exciting and innovative research projects being led by former and current students within the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership. As the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) outlines, the social sciences have a great deal to offer businesses – from understanding the potential for new goods, services and business models to improving relationships with providers, customers and employees. The training partnership brings together PhD-level expertise from the universities of Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton, to deliver the latest developments in research method training, supported by funding from the ESRC. This is with the aim of equipping PhD-level students with the skills and expertise they need to tackle tomorrow’s economic, social, and societal challenges? As lead partner the University of Southampton is recognised in the UK for the quality and impact of our research. More than 96 per cent of our research environment is rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014) and we’re ranked as one of Europe’s top 100 most innovative universities by Thomson Reuters.
We open our doors to businesses looking to use this world-leading research in a number of ways, as part of a wider portfolio of support, services and facilities we offer to business and organisations. If you’re thinking of taking the first step in finding out more about how university research can help boost your business, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
What can the social sciences do for you?
You may not think social sciences have value for your business, but they touch everything; let us show you how you can access our social science talent and expertise to boost your business.
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Professor Athina Vlachantoni Director of the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership
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Ways we can work together
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Getting ahead in the job market
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Saving lives in COVID-19
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Shedding light on complex business management
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Keeping our sound heritage alive
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Reflecting Sensory needs
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Spreading the word on adapting to climate change
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