Research theme leads
Research Theme Lead
Dr Nikolaos Stylos
Research Theme Champion
Professor Richard Owen
Our research focuses on innovation and new digital and immersive technologies, considering individual, social and political impact.
The main research tops of the Innovation and Digitalisation research theme include:
- Digital systems of knowledge production
- Sharing economy & collaborative consumption digital platforms
- Emerging technologies and societal well-being
- Responsible innovation via digitalization
- Digitalisation and related behavioural and societal aspects
- Smart technologies, AI management and smart cities
Richard Owen reflects upon the foundations of RRI, the Present and the Future
Our 3 priority research activities are:
- Forms of Artificial Intelligence
- 3DPrinting
- Blockchain technology
- Environmental disasters
- Human well-being challenges
- Financial crises
- Privacy & e-Surveillance
- Communities of Learning
- Impact of Innovation & Digital processes
Research ambitions by 2030:
Support TQEC with research projects
Shape interdisciplinary joint research projects with similar groups from other institutions
Position favourably to shape the future research agenda of the Innovation & Digitalisation thematic area
Reach recognition for impact outside the University of Bristol
Attract new promising academics/researchers to work with us in the School of Management
Maintain momentum of previous 5-year cycle and prepare for the next one