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Biography
A doctorate and MBA graduate, with 10+ years of academic and business leadership delivered across Higher Education, utilising researched expertise within innovative pedagogy & entrepreneurship. Exemplary communication skills with in-depth knowledge of stakeholder management, change strategies and successful teaching innovations at all levels. Adaptable, with excellent leadership skills and commercial awareness, with a passion for coaching, teaching, and research to support colleagues in their endeavours.
Raison d’etre: create a positive social impact whilst equipping and inspiring others to do the same
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Business Administration, University of Leeds
Award Date: 14 Dec 2012
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Leeds
Award Date: 1 Nov 2010
Master of Arts, University of Oxford
Award Date: 1 Jul 2005
External positions
Board of Directors, Enterprise Educators UK
1 Oct 2022 → …
External Examiner, University of Aberdeen
1 Oct 2022 → …
Technology Coordinator, MED Division, Academy of Management (AOM)
1 Sept 2020 → …
Director of Digital Learning, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde
1 Aug 2020 → 21 Nov 2022
Director of MED & UG Studies, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde
6 Jan 2020 → 21 Nov 2022
Reader in Entrepreneurship & Business Education, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Strathclyde
6 Jan 2020 → 21 Nov 2022
Visiting Professor, Drexel University
1 Sept 2016 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Navigating Space: Spatial Barriers and Bedouin Women’s Entrepreneurial Resilience
Samy Habib, C. (PI) & Simmons, E. (CoI)
15/07/24 → 11/07/25
Project: Research
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A quest for an identity
Bibi, S. & Simmons, E., 9 Jan 2024, Cases on entrepreneurship and diversity. Dhaliwal, S. (ed.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 210-217 (Elgar Cases in Entrepreneurship).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Nashtaa Café: the journey of Nisha Bajwa – entrepreneurial opportunity identification and development
Bibi, S. & Simmons, E., 9 Jan 2024, Cases on entrepreneurship and diversity. Dhaliwal, S. (ed.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 200-209 (Elgar Cases in Entrepreneurship).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The Relationship Between the Entrepreneurial Mindset and Productivity in SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review: ISBE 2024 BEST PAPER FINALIST: SME Growth and Performance: quantitative perspectives track
Simmons, E., Samy, C. & Hookham, C., Nov 2024, Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) : Entrepreneurship research, policy and practice for a more equitable world ISBE 2024 Conference.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A competence development approach for entrepreneurial mindset in entrepreneurship education
Mawson, S., Casulli, L. & Simmons, E., Jul 2023, In: Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy. 6, 3, p. 481-501 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
Prizes
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Mario Raffa Policy Paper Award
Simmons, E. (Recipient), Mawson, S. (Recipient) & Casulli, L. (Recipient), 18 Nov 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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RENT XXXVII: “TAMING UNCERTAINTY”
Simmons, E. (Speaker)
15 Nov 2023 → 17 Nov 2023Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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International Enterprise Educators Conference
Simmons, E. (Chair)
6 Sept 2023 → 8 Sept 2023Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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Academy of Management
Simmons, E. (Speaker)
8 Aug 2023Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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Journal of Family Business Management (Journal)
Simmons, E. (Editorial board member)
May 2023Activity: Publication peer review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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External Examiner for MBA and PGT Business School Programmes
Simmons, E. (Examiner)
1 Oct 2021 → 1 Oct 2025Activity: Examination, supervision and review › External examination (non-research degrees)