Societal Impact Report
UCL Global Business School for Health launches its first Societal Impact Report. Report published May 2026.
The Societal Impact Report marks five years of research and community impact.
Published in the same year as UCL’s bicentenary, the report brings to life GBSH’s contribution to healthcare innovation, bringing together the best minds in business and healthcare in one world-leading business school, all motivated by solving some of the biggest challenges in healthcare. The report is a celebration of the impact of five years of academic rigour focused on transforming frontline patient care.
The report was launched in the House of Commons on May 6, with students, alumni, faculty, partners, and healthcare professionals celebrating GBSH’s impact to date, including:
- 1,200+ students engaged in live consultancy projects with real-world health organisations.
- 430+ peer-reviewed articles published and £4+ million in grants secured.
- 280+ innovation ideas and prototypes developed, and 9 student ventures launched.
- 70+ partnerships formed and 1,100+ people attending knowledge-sharing events.
- 315 executive education and leadership delegates supported.
Looking ahead to the next five years, the report announces the introduction of the GBSH Societal Impact Framework, a structured model to ensure GBSH creates and evidences impact across all of its activities, and that research and programmes remain connected to real-world needs.
The framework tracks the pathway from research and insight through to outputs, outcomes, and wider societal value, including improved health outcomes, stronger health systems, and greater health equity. It provides students, researchers, and partners with a shared structure for ensuring that GBSH’s work continues to deliver evidence-based change.
GBSH remains committed to advancing societal impact through collaboration and innovation, supported by a growing ecosystem of Health Executives in Residence, senior leaders from organisations including the NHS, WHO, Deloitte, and Google, who bring real-world insight directly into its programmes and help shape its contribution to global health systems. As GBSH enters its next chapter, it will look to strengthen partnerships, expand its impact, and invite new collaborations to shape the future of health systems globally
The GBSH Societal Impact Report May 2026 is available to download here: