Leadership and Governance

Prof Sarah Earle

Professor of Social Science, Nottingham Trent University

Collaboratory Academic Lead for Nottingham Trent University

Sarah is Dr Sarah Earle is works across the School of Social Sciences in the Department of Social & Political Sciences at Nottingham Trent University. Sarah brings extensive experience as co-director of NTU’s Health innovation strategic research theme and as previous Associate Dean for Research. She is an experienced research supervisor and examiner and leads work on Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement.

Prof Shaun French

Associate Professor in Economic Geography, University of Nottingham

Collaboratory Academic Lead for University of Nottingham

Shaun’s work focuses on the geographies of economic practice and knowledge, specifically financial services and money, socially responsible investment, and financial centres. Through his research and role as Collaboratory lead for the University of Nottingham, Shaun works closely with local authority organisations, such as the East Midlands Combined County Authority.

Prof Moya Burns

Associate Professor in Ecology and Environmental Science, University of Leicester

Collaboratory Academic Lead for University of Leicester

Moya is an ecologist with experience across consultancy, government agencies, and the charity sector, now working at the University of Leicester on interdisciplinary themes spanning ecology, citizen science, and environmental education. Her research focuses on applied ecological challenges, from urban biodiversity to forest restoration, and she leads major initiatives including the University Biodiversity Working Group and the Living with Environmental Change research challenge.

Prof Iain Williamson

Senior Lecturer/ Programme Leader MSc Health Psychology, De Montfort University

Collaboratory Academic Lead for De Montfort University

Iain is a critical health psychologist who is registered  with the Health Professions Council and chartered with the British Psychological Society. Ian uses qualitative methods in his research and has a particular interest in issues around diversity and health inequalities in marginalised communities.

Dr Neil Lancastle

Senior Lecturer Business and Law, De Montfort University

Collaboratory Academic Deputy Lead for De Montfort University

Neil has a background in technology and finance, and actively teaches postgraduate courses at DMU on research methods, behavioural finance, and applied trading.

Prof Emily Keightley

Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Vibrant and Inclusive Communities and Professor of Media and Memory Studies, Loughborough University

Collaboratory Academic Lead for Loughborough University

Emily is an editor of the international journal Media, Culture & Society and is a founding member of the Global Media Studies Network. Emily is responsible for drawing together activities within Loughborough University that contribute to the strategic theme of Vibrant & Inclusive Communities, which extends to her role as the local Academic Lead for Collaboratory.