PhD in Inclusive, Sustainable and Ethical Business and Society

Coventry University

The Inclusive, Sustainable and Ethical Business and Society (ISEBS) cluster consists of a highly transdisciplinary group of researchers with a strong social science foundation. The research team is very eclectic in nature, conducting cutting-edge Research & Knowledge Exchange activities addressing questions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Ethics and Sustainability. The ISEBS research cluster addresses questions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) throughout the lifecycle and ecosystem of business and society. A strong analytical lens underlying much of our work is the ethics of business, society, economy, and environment. Aspects of sustainability also feature prominently in our perspectives across areas ranging from inclusive economic development to climate change and the green economy. Our vision is to be a vibrant, inclusive, innovative and financially sustainable Thematic Hub of RKE excellence with societal influence and impact, working closely with the multiple internal and external stakeholders it serves, to meet CRBS and CU’s strategic objectives while upholding CU’s distinctive identity and values. Consistent with Coventry University’s identity and values, our ISEBS research mission is to create opportunities and transform lives to help deliver a more productive, ethical and sustainable society while promoting EDI values, accountability, ambition and resilience.