Thought Leadership

Delivering research that advances business knowledge, guides business excellence, informs public policy and inspires student learning.

Research impact

With global thought leaders across every business discipline, UBC Sauder has an international reputation for challenging conventional wisdom and pushing business in new directions. As part of our drive for research excellence we host a number of specialized research centres on campus that enable faculty, students and business leaders to work together on new initiatives.

Ranked #1 in Canada for research reputation

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UBC ranked #1 in the world for climate action & life below water

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Recent published research

The effect of packaging perceptual cues on consumer disposal behavior of partially consumed products

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Do financial incentives change length-of-stay performance in emergency departments? A retrospective study of the pay-for-performance program in Metro Vancouver

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Easy, breezy, risky: Lay investors fail to diversify because correlated assets feel more fluent and less risky

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Creating positive impact through innovative research

Academic divisions and groups

Academic divisions and groups

Explore the teaching and research divisions and groups throughout UBC Sauder.

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Research and outreach centres

Research and outreach centres

UBC Sauder's specialized research and outreach centres work with leading international companies to apply creative management thinking to impact practice and provide relevant education.

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Research publications

Each year, UBC Sauder faculty and researchers publish working papers, research papers, journal articles and other publications; many also serve on the editorial boards or as editors of a number of prestigious business research journals.

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Awards and Recognition

Consistently recognized as a top research faculty within the University, UBC Sauder takes pride in delivering research with impact to advance foundational knowledge, guide business excellence, inform public policy and inspire student learning.

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Faculty directory

Our faculty are leading the way in Canada and internationally in business and management research and knowledge dissemination. Faculty regularly provide expert commentary and background on a variety of business topics.

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Insights at UBC Sauder

For business professionals, students, and curious minds around the world, Insights at UBC Sauder is a collection of groundbreaking research and thought-provoking findings from UBC Sauder's faculty and research centres.

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Faculty openings

With leading academics from more than 24 countries, we are known for their excellence in research and innovative teaching. Join UBC Sauder and become part of a team committed to making a positive impact through education.

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