Reader
Mike Bull
Universities & Institutions
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Areas of Interest
- Social Entreprise
Biography
Dr. Mike Bull is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Social Enterprise and the Social Solidarity Economy at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. His research focuses on critical perspectives of social enterprise, including moral economy, business ethics, and alternative economic models beyond traditional capitalism. He has led multiple UK and European-funded research projects and has published widely in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics and Business Strategy & the Environment.
Dr. Bull is also co-author of the book Understanding Social Enterprise: Theory and Practice and has played a key role in shaping social enterprise education, including developing early university courses in the field. In addition to his academic work, he has practical experience in the sector, having held leadership roles in social enterprises and contributed to policy and research initiatives in the UK and beyond.