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Bruce Tether is a Professor of Innovation Management and Strategy at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. He serves as Associate Head of Research for the Innovation Management and Policy Division and is a member of the Executive Board of the UK Innovation Research Centre (UK~IRC) at the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London.
Education:
- B.A. in Economic and Social Geography (First Class), University of Newcastle upon Tyne
- PhD, Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex
Bruce’s research focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship through creativity and design, competitive dynamics of design-oriented professional service firms, and firms’ geographical location strategies for competitive advantage. His work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to sustainable cities and industries.
His research output spans topics such as creative clusters, innovation processes, and knowledge-intensive business services. Recent publications emphasize the interplay between design, R&D, and innovation in creative industries.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Advanced Institute of Management Research (AIM)
- Anson Memorial Prize for Best Dissertation
Bruce has supervised 7 PhD students and contributed to projects like the AHRC Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre. He has provided expert commentary on issues such as the gender pay gap in architecture, referenced in policy sources and widely shared on social media.

