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FT Business Education Research Insights

The 2025 ranking and report explore how far business school research reaches beyond academia into practice and policy — and how impact can be extended. The FT looks at some of the top studies, from AI to sustainability; how influence can be measured; and debates about engagement vs academic independence. Supported by InTent

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Wharton tops FT ranking of business schools with impact
The 2025 Research Insights table rates work that reaches beyond academia into business and policy
FT Research Insights ranking 2025: the top business schools
The people trying to drive work with impact beyond academia, how to assess it — and the top 50
Should business schools be trying harder to help businesses?
Debate: Professors argue the cases for engagement and impact — and for independent academic rigour
It is time for business schools to think locally
Even in a globalised world, business educators must focus on the UK and their regions to improve management and productivity
Sustainable thinking: research aligned with green goals
Why are endangered vultures a threat to humans? Many business school studies align with UN sustainability targets
The business school research reaching policymakers
How analysis of policy document citations reveals the impact of academic papers

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