University of Bradford’s School of Management receives award

THE University of Bradford’s School of Management has been recognised for its work with small businesses and the opportunities it creates for students.  Small Business Charter status has been given to the School of Management for the next five years.

The School of Management’s contributions were recognised in three categories: Support for Growth of Small Businesses, Stakeholder Engagement to Support Growth, and Encouraging Student Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.  Bradford University has supported budding entrepreneurs with the £2.5 million Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem (BREE), launched in January.

Professor Sankar Sivarajah, dean of the School of Management, said: “We are delighted to be re-accredited with the Small Business Charter award.  Thank you to all our colleagues, students, alumni, and business community who have played their part in helping the School to secure this re-accreditation.”

Tim Rogers, chief executive officer of Bradford district-based firm Future Transformation, said: “With access to students, research, and innovation, the University of Bradford School of Management proves a vital resource for SMEs like mine and the wider business community locally, regionally, and nationally to grow sustainably and increase our skills, resulting in a strong and stable economy.”

The School of Management hopes to help develop businesses further when it launches its new MSc in Entrepreneurship Practice, in September 2025.