Policy Work

Policy-focused research at the Adam Smith Business School plays a key role in bridging academic insight with real-world impact. Colleagues across the School are working with governments, think tanks, and international organisations to inform better decisions on everything from economic growth and tax justice to public health, sustainability, and education. This work often crosses disciplinary boundaries and is rooted in a commitment to evidence, inclusion, and relevance. Whether shaping debate or supporting change, our researchers are helping to ensure that policy is grounded in rigorous research and responsive to the challenges of our time.

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a construction worker

Implementing new employment rights: shaping the UK’s Employment Rights Bill

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:01:00 BST

Professor Melanie Simms has been collaborating with the think tank Resolution Foundation to inform the implementation of the UK’s 2025 Employment Rights Bill.

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Speaker microphone at a parliamentary-style conference room

Biodiversity Reporting: How Businesses Can Make a Difference

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:52:00 GMT

Businesses play a crucial role in protecting nature, but only if they measure and share their environmental impact. Dr Evangelos Seretis’s research reveals how better biodiversity reporting can drive real change.

Stacks of coins with little plants growing on top of them
Stacks of coins with little plants growing on top of them

Tracking Global Entrepreneurship: Insights from GEM 2024/25

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:15:00 GMT

From fear of failure to AI uncertainty, Professor Sreevas Saharasnamam reveals the challenges facing entrepreneurs worldwide and how policy can help overcome them.

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A female sign and a watch on a pink background

Menopause & Menstrual Health at Work: Building Supportive Workplaces

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:10:00 GMT

Silence around menopause and menstruation is costly. Professor Kat Riach’s research translates lived experiences into policies that retain talent in the workforce.

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Paper people imprisoned in a shopping cart

Challenging modern slavery through ethical consumption research

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:33:00 BST

Professor Deirdre Shaw’s research investigates how consumption drives modern slavery, and how individuals, organisations and policymakers can respond. Working closely with global partners, her work shapes campaigns, policy and public understanding across multiple sectors and international contexts