Liverpool John Moores University’s business school recognised for exceptional entrepreneurial education and community impact

16 July 2025

We are delighted to announce that Liverpool Business School (LBS) at Liverpool John Moores University has become the first business school to receive the prestigious NCEE Entrepreneurial Award. The school achieved a ‘very good’ rating and has been granted accreditation for three years.

The independent review panel was particularly impressed by LBS’s deeply embedded
commitment to enterprise and entrepreneurship across its strategic planning, innovative
curriculum design, and community partnerships. The school demonstrated
exceptional strength in aligning its local identity with global innovation
leadership, with 82% of students engaging in real-world projects including
consultancy for local SMEs. The reviewers highlighted the school’s impressive
track record, or working with LJMUs Start-up Hub, which now has student and
alumni start-ups generating £18.8 million in turnover from 157 active firms.

The NCEE Entrepreneurial Award publicly recognises innovative,
transformational universities and departments making significant impact on
their communities and society. The rigorous accreditation process includes an
eligibility check, site visit, detailed application submission, and thorough
evaluation by an independent expert review panel. Successful institutions must
demonstrate strong entrepreneurial culture, transformative impact, and
entrepreneurial leadership across three key areas: culture and leadership,
developing entrepreneurial people, and context and place.

Dr James Ransom, Head of Research at NCEE
“Liverpool Business School can be deservedly proud for receiving this Award James Ransom, NCEE’s Head of Research. “The reviewers were particularly impressed by the school’s role in shaping Liverpool City Region policy, its extensive partnerships with organisations supporting inclusive entrepreneurship, and its innovative pedagogical approaches including business simulations, lean startup models, and student-led Business Clinics. As the first business school to receive this accreditation, LBS has set a benchmark standard for how business education can drive real entrepreneurial impact in communities.”

Professor Adam Shore, Liverpool Business School Director, said:
“We’re delighted to be the first business school to have achieved this accreditation from the NCEE. Our focus is on shaping a better future by engaging meaningfully with businesses and communities, both locally and further afield and we’re pleased our commitment to enterprise and entrepreneurship for our students, alumni and community have been recognised.”

Liverpool Business School’s achievement adds to its growing list of accolades, including
the 2025 Educate North Business School of the Year award and Small Business
Charter status.

About NCEE: The National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education (NCEE) is an international organisation that focuses on promoting and developing entrepreneurial universities. We are a platform and collaborative network for sharing best practices, research and insights related to enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation, with a global network of nearly 80 universities.  For more information on the Award and to submit your interest, please visit https://ncee.org.uk/award/.

 About Liverpool Business School: Liverpool Business School is an engaged and inclusive business school at the heart of the Liverpool City Region. Find out more about Liverpool Business School or studying here.