Governance and Accountability Research Group (GARG)
The Governance and Accountability Research Group (GARG) provides a forum for world-leading inter-disciplinary research in the areas of corporate governance, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing, sustainability, asset pricing, market efficiency, corporate disclosure and accountability.
Our aim is to advance contemporary research and research-led teaching that enhance accounting and finance scholarship and practice.
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Governance and Accountability Research Group blog
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We recently had our away day on the 16 July 2025 at the Engineers’ House in Clifton, Bristol. The day started with an informal get-together over coffee and this was swiftly followed by an interesting and engaging presentation by Professor Mario Vafeas, Professor of Marketing, Bristol Business School, UWE Bristol. His presentation focused on the … Continue reading "GARG Away Day"
GARG Away Day
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Recently, the Governance and Accountability Research Group (GARG), the College of Business and Law was delighted to welcome our invited guest, Mr Saifullah Khan, a distinguished international trade, privacy, and policy lawyer, as well as a professional accountant and auditor. With over 23 years expertise in multi-jurisdictional trade law, WTO regulations, and accounting and auditing practices, … Continue reading "An international expert on anti-dumping law and international trade speaks at GARG’s session"
An international expert on anti-dumping law and international trade speaks at GARG’s session
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On 19 March 2025, Professor Ismail Adelopo (Professor of Accounting, UWE Bristol) and Dr Xiaojun Luo (Senior Lecturer in Financial Technology, UWE Bristol) organised a workshop on blockchain technology exploring its use cases, opportunities, and challenges. The one-day event held at UWE Bristol attracted over 20 lecturers and students. Blockchain technology (BT) is rapidly evolving, … Continue reading "GARG event: Blockchain technology – use cases, opportunities and challenges"
GARG event: Blockchain technology – use cases, opportunities and challenges
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Governance and Accountability Research Group (GARG) was formed in 2020 as a spin out from the then Bristol Centre for Economics and Finance (BCEF). For a while, research in Accounting and Finance was under BCEF until it became necessary to have our own research group and to provide a platform for us to maintain our … Continue reading "GARG Introduction"
GARG Introduction
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