The John H. Dunning Centre for International Business

The John H. Dunning Centre for International Business is an interdisciplinary research centre within Henley Business School at the University of Reading.

The Centre's research focuses on two core areas. Firstly, the further development and practical application of the particular 'Reading approach' to the analysis and evaluation of international business. Though formal economic theorising continues to be of key importance in building the analytical frameworks, recent and ongoing work emphasises the range of different strategic aims and organisational postures. The divide between International Business and Strategic Management is becoming increasingly thin.

Secondly, with business strategy per se, as implemented in all types of firms (including small and medium-size enterprises), in a wide range of industries and competitive contexts. Though formal economic theorising continues to be of key importance in building the analytical frameworks, the Centre's recent and ongoing work emphasises the range of different strategic aims and organisational postures.

Professor Rajneesh Narula, director of The John H. Dunning Centre for International Business, explains: 'Reading is the intellectual home and driving force behind cutting-edge research in international business. For 40 years we have helped define the research agenda in this field.'

Members of the Centre

• Professor Rajneesh Narula – Director
• Professor Chris Brewster 
• Professor John Cantwell
• Professor Mark Casson
• Dr Evelyn Fenton
• Professor John Hendry 
• Professor Alan Rugman
• Dr Stephen Pavelin 
• Professor Robert Pearce 
• Dr Lynda Porter
• Dr Denise Tsang  

Taking your PhD in International Business

Please see further information about postgraduate research in the School of Management.