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Research and Innovation

Leeds University Business School

Leeds University Business School’s "Research and Innovation" podcast brings you insights from our expert researchers. From the future of work, to disruptive technologies; green behaviours to emerging markets, we cover a wide-range of topical issues and novel ideas. Listen to the podcast to find out more about our research and how it’s inspiring business managers, informing policymakers and influencing society. If you have any comments regarding any of these episodes, please contact

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18:44

Just Transitions – a global exploration: South Africa

Research and Innovation ·

2024/01/03

Mattia Dessì speaks to Dr Alexander Beresford about their South African research as part of the project looking at just transitions across the globe. They discuss factors affecting just transition in South Africa, including how international partners fit into the domestic debates, the political sphere, and the role of the ruling elite.This project is funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation – Just Transition: Aktivitäten im internationalen Vergleich 2021-582-2.Visit the project webpage.This podcast

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13:55

Examining constrained rural entrepreneurship – how...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/12/11

Dr Peter Gittins and Dr Deema Refai discuss their research on constrained rural entrepreneurship. They talk about the constraints and opportunities farmers are facing post-Brexit, and also discuss how other entrepreneurs work within constraints to achieve positive changes.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in November 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact  research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available. Visit the project webpage

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15:15

Just Transitions - a Global Exploration: Germany

Research and Innovation ·

2023/12/04

In this latest episode of the “Just Transitions - a Global Exploration” series, Professor Vera Trappmann and Dr Felix Schulz discuss German workers’ perception of the climate crisis, and the role of policy in transitioning to a greener economy.This project is funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation – Just Transition: Aktivitäten im internationalen Vergleich 2021-582-2. The Competence Centre mentioned in this episode is also funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation.Visit the project webpage.This podcast

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15:55

How can the Foundation Industries reach Net Zero?

Research and Innovation ·

2023/11/07

In this episode of the “Just Transitions - a Global Exploration” series, Professor Vera Trappmann speaks to Dr Ursula Balderson about the Foundation Industries: how they can transition to Net Zero, how the energy crisis has affected the industry, and what the government is (or isn’t) doing to support the transition.This project is funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation – Just Transition: Aktivitäten im internationalen Vergleich 2021-582-2.Visit the project webpage.The research on the foundation

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18:01

The social shaping of technology in food retail - why...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/08/21

Dr Lilith Brouwers asks Dr Abbie Winton about Abbie’s research on the impact of technology on labour in food retail. They discuss how technology is influenced by society, the economy, politics, culture, and pre-existing technologies, and how all these different aspects affect the future of work in retail – not just new technology in isolation. They also discuss how understanding historical context is a useful way to interpret what is happening in the labour market today.This podcast episode was

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25:25

Sex workers’ experiences of management and other...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/08/03

Dr Jack Daly speaks to Dr Lilith Brouwers about their recent report on sex workers’ experiences of management and other third parties. Lilith gives an overview of the legal status of sex work and third parties in England, which third parties exist in sex work, why sex workers choose to work with or without third parties, and what kind of changes sex workers want to improve their relationships with those third parties.View the report discussed in this episode here. Visit the project webpage.This

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22:25

The impact of technostress on remote workers

Research and Innovation ·

2023/07/25

Dr Matthew Davis speaks to Afshan Iqbal about Afshan’s research on technostress and the impact it has on remote and hybrid workers. They discuss what technostress is, the effect it can have on workflow and work-family conflict, and coping mechanisms for how to deal with it.A summary of Afshan’s research on technostress is available. This podcast episode was recorded remotely in July 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this research, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A

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15:37

Just Transitions – a global exploration: Poland

Research and Innovation ·

2023/06/19

In this episode of the “Just Transitions - a Global Exploration” podcast, Ursula Balderson and Aleksander Szpor – members of the project team – discuss the role of the European Union in Just Transition policymaking and action in Poland.This project is funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation – Just Transition: Aktivitäten im internationalen Vergleich 2021-582-2.Visit the project webpage.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in May 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast,

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20:37

Central Bank Digital Currencies and the potential...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/04/26

Professor Annina Kaltenbrunner is joined by Dr Bianca Orsi and Dr Sophia Kuehnlenz to discuss Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and whether CBDCs alone are enough to change the hierarchical nature of the international monetary system. The team also talk about what effect CBDCs could have on the US dollar.Read the journal article.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A

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21:05

Cotton hidden voices: stories from the makers of your...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/04/17

How do we bridge the gap between textile workers and consumers? And how can we encourage responsible production and responsible consumption? Dr Mark Sumner (University of Leeds), is joined by his colleagues, Dr Divya Singhal (Goa Institute of Management, India) and Dr Bethan Bide (University of Leeds), to discuss their latest project - “Cotton hidden voices: stories from the makers of your clothes” - and how this follows on from their past research looking at unravelling the trail of modern slavery

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17:36

New challenges for MNEs within the fractured Global...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/03/29

Professor Marina Papanastassiou is joined by Professor Peter Buckley to discuss new challenges for multinationals in the fractured global economy, including political challenges, governance issues, and resilience in Global Value Chains.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available. Visit the CIBUL website for further information about the research

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17:55

IWD '23 - Gender inequalities in digital India

Research and Innovation ·

2023/03/07

Dr Asiya Islam (Leeds University Business School) is joined by Nishi Khandelwal (Nirantar) to discuss their research project on gender inequalities in digital India, exploring digital literacy, access and use. Asiya and Nishi also talk about the work Nirantar does, as well as the intersection between location (rural and urban), caste and gender when it comes to digital literacy in India.Read the working paper.Visit the project webpage. This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2023. If you

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15:22

IWD '23 - The gender pay gap in the financial and...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/03/07

Professor Jennifer Tomlinson speaks to Dr Jack Daly about his research that explores the role of men and masculinity in the gender pay gap, focusing on the legal and financial professions. They discuss how the gender pay gap can’t solely be closed by providing equal opportunities for women when careers remain structured in a way that disproportionately favours male behaviours and traits.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this

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18:11

IWD '23 - The inequities within parental leave

Research and Innovation ·

2023/03/07

Postgraduate researcher, Clare Matysova (University of Leeds), is interviewed by Emily Humphreys (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), as part of the Business School’s Research and Innovation podcast series for International Women’s Day 2023. In this episode, Emily and Clare discuss how the gender pay gap is linked with parental leave, the difference between inequalities and inequities within parental leave, and what practical solutions the government and employers should be

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11:36

Introducing the “Just Transitions – a global...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/02/27

Professor Vera Trappmann and Dr Dennis Eversberg launch their new podcast series – “Just Transitions – a global exploration”. Throughout the series, the research team will be discussing the findings of their country-specific case studies. In this introductory episode, Professor Trappmann and Dr Eversberg explain what is meant by Just Transitions, how the team came about selecting the 12 countries, and how they’ll be researching debates and practices surrounding Just Transitions throughout the

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15:17

Independent brands – what do consumers think about...

Research and Innovation ·

2023/01/25

Dr Alessandro Biraglia and Dr Bill Davvetas discuss their recent research, looking at the increased preference for independent brands, and how this can be affected depending on a country’s culture. They also discuss what larger organisations planning on acquiring independents need to know about how the acquisition can affect consumers’ perception of the brand.Read the paper: The “Indie” Premium: How Independent Firms Create Product Value across Cultures, International Marketing Review,

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13:33

The importance of unlearning

Research and Innovation ·

2022/12/05

Dr James Brooks is joined by his colleagues, Professor Irena Grugulis and Dr Hugh Cook, once again, to discuss the importance of unlearning in the workplace. Using their research with the UK Fire and Rescue Service to give examples, they talk about the need to unlearn outdated practices and knowledge in order to become more efficient organisations and employees.Read the paper: "Unlearning and consent in the UK Fire and Rescue Service", Human Relations, volume 75, issue 12; James Brooks, Irena

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12:24

What are work social networks and how do they relate...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/11/22

Dr Matthew Davis and Dr Helen Hughes, Associate Professors at Leeds University Business School, talk about what social networks at work are, and why they matter. They discuss how office space affects networks, if there's an optimum number of days to be in the office to make your networks effective, and offer some top tips for employers.For further information:Read the report. Visit the website. Listen to the podcast series. This project - Adapting offices to support COVID-19 secure workplaces and

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16:38

The barriers migrants face when entering the UK...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/08/22

Dr Marketa Dolezalova is joined by Ewa Jamroz and Ewa Lelontko from Migration Yorkshire. Following on from the previous episode with Migration Yorkshire, Marketa, Ewa and Ewa talk about the main barriers for migrants entering the UK workforce, as well as examples of good practice from organisations.Visit the project webpage. This project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).This episode was recorded on Wednesday 10th August 2022. If you would like to get in touch regarding

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20:49

How recent changes to the immigration system have...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/08/01

Marketa Dolezalova is joined by Ewa Jamroz from Migration Yorkshire to find out more about the work Migration Yorkshire does. They discuss how recent immigration changes have impacted the ability of migrants to enter the workforce, the consequences of digitalizing the immigration system, and Migration Yorkshire’s plan for social inclusion in the region.Visit the project webpage. This project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).This episode was recorded on Wednesday 13th July

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