PhD Brochure 2026

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR RESEARCH Discover the breadth and variety of our research and its impact. Find out more here: W wbs.ac.uk/go/research

Always look on the bright side of life A ground-breaking 14-year study into human behaviour shows how psychological factors such as hope and resilience can influence life outcomes over time, shaping wellbeing, achievement and future success. W wbs.ac.uk/go/brightside

The risks of being a powerful leader – and how to avoid them Professor Christian Stadler explores how senior leaders can become disconnected from honest feedback, and the steps organisations can take to encourage openness, challenge and better decision-making. W wbs.ac.uk/go/sustainabilitysolutions

Can AI help to create sustainability solutions? WBS researchers compare how generative AI and human stakeholders prioritise sustainability challenges. W wbs.ac.uk/go/ sustainabilitysolutions

How should digital start-ups pursue growth? Professors Joe Nanhakumar and Jochem Hummel explore how digital start-ups grow within fast-moving tech ecosystems, highlighting the role of strategic partnerships and smart decision- making in helping young firms scale successfully. W wbs.ac.uk/go/digitalstartups

The leadership podcast from Warwick Business School For more from our academics and industry leaders on the topics that matter to you, take a look at our podcast Lead Out Loud – where academia meets industry. W wbs.ac.uk/go/LeadOutLoud

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