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Best International Paper prize for SBS academic
Dr Anna Spadavecchia, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation, has been awarded the ‘Best International Paper’ prize in the Management History Division at the Academy of Management Meeting, Chicago.
The paper identifies the mechanisms and agents of technological knowledge flow in a context of fragmented and nationalistic intellectual property rights. The findings show that inventors were important conduits of technological knowledge through their travels and networks.
The paper is based on research conducted during Anna’s visiting period at Harvard Business School as ‘Alfred D. Chandler Jr. International Visiting Scholar in Business History Program’ for which she received a British Academy – Leverhulme Trust grant.
Plenary talk
Dr Juan Rios-Ocampo, Department of Management Science, gave a plenary talk at the 42nd International System Dynamics Conference held in Bergen in Norway from August 4-8.
His talk was “Implications of urban development growth strategies on societal wellbeing”. Professor Susan Howick, also Department of Management Science, was a Programme Chair for the conference.
Occupational Psychology in Scotland Showcase and Networking Event
The Department of Work, Employment and Organisation organised a special dual-purpose event on August 22 that offered professionals in the field of Occupational and Business Psychology to showcase their work, while also hearing about research from MSc Occupational Psychology and MSc Work & Organisational Psychology students.
The event was a chance for those involved in occupational psychology to reconnect with colleagues and peers in Scotland and engage with the future of the field in Scotland.
Practitioners and academics were invited to share their insights and experiences, and present their latest research, case studies, or projects to inspire and inform our community.
In addition, the Department’s talented MSc students shared their dissertation research, covering a wide range of topics in work, business, and occupational psychology.
Students and professionals were offered networking opportunities throughout the event.
The event was hosted by Chiara Amati (The Keil Centre) and Dora Scholarios & Joanna Butler from the Department of WEO at SBS.
Successful internship experiences for students
A couple of our students who took part in summer internships have returned to university with positive experiences which have helped them both personally and professionally.
Chloe McDerment was an intern with Aspen People, facilitated through the business school's Management Development Programme.
She said, “Working alongside a company like Aspen who invest in the future of the workforce has been a privilege, and something I will carry with me as I progress into my final year of university.”
Chloe wrote a blog about her experience which can be found on Aspen’s webpages
Shannon Ferries, a fourth year Economics and Business law undergraduate student, did a summer internship with Elemental Energies. She said, “My summer internship with Elemental Energies was eventful and highly insightful. As somebody who had no previous experience or knowledge in oil and gas wells, their abandonment, or low carbon solutions, the experience definitely built up my knowledge of an industry which is so important to the UK and global economies.
“I was given plenty of responsibility in my role, which was something that I was looking for in an internship as I feel it allows you to learn more about the job and the company itself. I was also given various projects by different departments within Elemental Energies which kept the placement exciting and, again, helped build my knowledge dramatically. Being in a company where I had a hands-on role and where my decisions and opinions had a tangible impact was an amazing feeling and I can’t thank the team at Elemental Energies enough for the opportunity.”
Britney Houvet, Head of Business Development at Elemental Energies, said, “At Elemental Energies, we deeply value the opportunity to nurture future talent, and Shannon’s' time with us has been a wonderful example of this commitment. Throughout her internship with our Business Development and Commercial team, Shannon brought a fresh perspective, enthusiasm, and dedication that quickly became an integral part of our work. Her support on securing a key contract in the APAC region during her final days with us speaks volumes about the impact she’s made in such a short time.
“As a company working on projects that support the future of the energy sector, it’s vital for us to involve the next generation in these challenges. Shannon’s contributions helped us see things in new ways, reminding us how much we can learn from those just starting out.
“We’re incredibly proud of Shannon and all she’s achieved during her time with us. As she returns to the University of Strathclyde to complete her studies, we know she’ll continue to grow and succeed in her next venture. Collaborating with institutions like Strathclyde not only allows us to help talented individuals like Shannon gain valuable experience, but it also creates a shared journey that leaves a lasting impact on both sides. Shannon’s time with us has been a powerful reminder of the importance of collaboration, and we look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in the future!”
Shannon wrote a blog post which can be found on Strathclyde Business School’s blog page.
SCER joins £300,000 Nuffield Foundation project on employer investment in future skills
Researchers at the Scottish Centre for Employment Research (SCER) have joined a £300,000 Nuffield Foundation-funded project on employer investment in future skills.
The UK-wide project is led by the Learning & Work Institute. A SCER team, led by Professor Colin Lindsay, will conduct in-depth qualitative research with employers and employees on factors shaping employers’ investment in training and skills, and employees’ experiences of opportunities for upskilling.
The team will also engage with policy stakeholders to discuss ‘what might work’ in incentivising employers to invest in upskilling.
More information: https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/project/employer-investment-upskilling-reskilling
Strathclyde InterAct team share insights on future of work in manufacturing
Researchers from the Strathclyde Business School's ESRC InterAct team have been sharing cutting-edge research on the future of work in manufacturing in the UK and US.
In August, SBS team members Professor Colin Lindsay (Scottish Centre for Employment Research) and Dr Carolina Marin Cadavid (Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship) shared insights from InterAct research at the Academy of Management Meeting in Chicago, as well as engaging with US stakeholders working to promote disability inclusion in manufacturing.
The ESRC InterAct future of work initiative, led by Professor Jill MacBryde, seeks to work with manufacturing leaders and teams to ensure that new technologies are aligned with workplace innovation to maximise both employee wellbeing and productivity benefits.
Back in the UK, Professor Colin Lindsay also recently spoke at August's 'Manufacturing Momentum' Event at the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland. The event was organised by Prosper Scotland and engaged with more than 40 manufacturing leaders to share the latest research on what works in supporting people to drive innovation in manufacturing.
Help to Grow’s latest cohort on campus
Help to Grow is a 12-week, part time programme aimed at leaders and senior decision-makers of SMEs to boost performance, resilience, and long-term growth. Strathclyde Business School has seen over 250 companies graduate from the programme since it began in 2021, with the latest cohort beginning the programme on campus on September 17 and the next intake beginning October 23.
World Downs’ Syndrome Congress
Fiona Dawson who has been working as a research assistant with Dr Andrea Tonner in the Department of Marketing travelled to Brisbane to present their work on inclusive academic research at the World Down’s Syndrome Congress.
Fiona also gave a presentation about her advocacy of people with learning disabilities and was invited to participate in a panel discussion on the difference inclusive research can make in the lives of people with Downs Syndrome with Professors Iva Strnadova (University of New SouthWales), Franco Vaccarino (University of Guelph) and Rhonda Faragher (University of Queensland).