About me:

Rachel is one of the Engagement Managers for the Developing Business-Aware Academics project. Developing Business-Aware Academics is a four-year £5m Research England project that offers doctoral and early-career researchers (from across all disciplines) the knowledge, skills and networking opportunities to engage effectively beyond academia. Based at the University of Exeter, we work in collaboration with the Chartered Association of Business Schools and a wide range of other universities, businesses and other partners.

Universities, industry and government have long identified a need for greater collaboration between academia and business to realise the full potential of the UK’s research and innovation talent. Although there are some excellent initiatives in place, significant barriers remain. Our project targets researchers at the beginning of their careers, empowering them to develop the business competencies, mindsets, confidence and networks to collaborate effectively with industry.

 
Prior to joining the project, Rachel has worked in several roles across the university from Faculty Operations to Programme Development.