While undertaking their main piece of individual research, our sustainability Master’s students receive oversight from an academic supervisor. |
During the second year of the continuous route students complete a 15,000-word research dissertation.
Dissertation supervisors are selected for their topic-specific and research expertise. A broad spectrum of topics and research methodologies can be accommodated by drawing on academics from across the University and, if necessary, leading external experts. The research is marked by two independent assessors. Below is a small selection of recent supervisors and some of the paper titles they have supervised.
Students on the flexible route are supported assignment supervisors on each stage of the programme.
Supervisor |
Recent dissertation topics supervised |
|---|---|
| Dr Giorgio Caselli |
Sustainable Finance - Scaling Up Sustainable Bond Markets in Asia: Barriers and Opportunities: How does transformational leadership influence the diffusion of green bonds in Hong Kong? Assessment of the Impact of Ghana’s Sustainable Banking Principles (SBP) on the Operations of Commercial Banks in Ghana: A Study on Sustainability-Oriented Financial Innovation |
| Dr Tanja Collavo |
Mobilising SME response to climate change: an analysis of the resources and capabilities needed for climate change mitigation among Scotland’s small rural businesses |
| Dr Chris Coleridge |
The role of blockchain in developing sustainable supply chain finance: future business models Network embeddedness and business model innovation |
| Dr Louise Drake |
Toward defining a sustainability mindset: Exploring the relationship between mindset and sustainability leadership The role of health care workers in sustainable medical waste management: A qualitative study amongst public hospitals in Vietnam |
| Dr Kayla Friedman | The role of commercial banks in water scarcity solutions in developing countries |
| Dr Theo Hacking |
Balancing Blue Depths and Green Futures: What are the barriers to stakeholder engagement in support of sustainability in Deep Seabed Mining, and how can they be overcome? The role of partnerships in enabling decarbonisation: a qualitative study of the gold mining industry |
| Dr Jenny Pope |
Climate resilient cities – from planning to action, lessons for success The role of Communications for the ‘Social License to Operate (SLO)’ process |
| Prof Alexandra Stubbings |
Leadership Tools for Employee Engagement: How Sustainability Leaders in UK Nuclear Organisations Can Create Effective Employee Engagement with Sustainability Initiatives Personality traits and sustainability leadership: Exploring the role of introvert-extravert adaptiveness in a UK corporate context |
| Dr Rory Sullivan |
The reality of Responsible Investment: How do private equity shareholders engage with their portfolio on ESG and what factors enhance their effectiveness in doing so? Key Factors That Determine Successful Investor Engagement on Climate Issues with China’s Listed Companies |
| Dr Emre Usenmez |
Exploring Mechanisms to Increase Responsible Sourcing in the Upstream Base Metals Supply Chain Responsible Investing: An Analysis of Engagement by Bond Investors |
| Dr Wayne Visser |
Facilitating the transition to a sustainable future: An investigation into financial sector readiness to act Mindset change for climate action: The impact of nature connection |
