The Dunning Centre for International Business
The Dunning Centre studies how global businesses operate worldwide, examining leadership, processes, and performance. We research international trade, economic geography, and the impact of international business on development, creating practical policy recommendations for sustainable growth and reducing inequality. Our work also explores how innovation shapes business decisions and location choices, while also considering the historical context that influences today's business strategies.
The Centre was renamed in honour of the late Professor John H Dunning. Internationally-renowned members of the Centre include Professor Mark Casson, Professor Rajneesh Narula, Professor Alain Verbeke, Prof Chris Brewster, and Professor Davide Castellani. As befitting a premier research centre in the 21st century, we participate in a number of global affiliates, including:
- Dunning Centre Europe, headquartered at the Politecnico di Milano
- The Dunning Africa Centre, based in Henley South Africa.
Programmes and research opportunities
Research in the Centre straddles the fields of international business, strategic management, innovation, development, and human resource management, and balances the necessity of a deep theoretical grounding with the added value of a strong applied focus. With our network of partners, we address both management- and policy-related real-world challenges, working with firms, NGOs, and international organizations. For more details click here.
We have a world-class PhD programme, in addition to a series of IB masterclasses for doctoral and postdoctoral students worldwide.
The Centre also offers a number of prestigious Dunning and Rugman fellowships for aspiring and established researchers in the field.
