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Research interests
My research relates to Design for Social Innovation. Specifically, my work engages with the complexities of transition; the conflicting views and influence of different people and organisations and their collective roles in realising fairer, responsible and more rewarding futures. Through a practice based approach my research explores how capabilities can be developed and embedded that initiate desirable transition and help non-design experts to continue an appropriate design practice within their professional or community setting.
I have expertise in Design Thinking and Design Innovation, topics I am invited to speak about to academic, corporate and public sector audiences. I am often commissioned to lead projects that bring the public and multiple organisations together to examine and respond creatively and strategically to complex situations. I am part of a range of significant European networks interested in Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship and leverage these to support the scaling and dissemination of new practice and exciting initiatives.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Design Studies, PhD
31 Mar 2009 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 31 Mar 2009
Teaching & Learning, PCAPL
4 Nov 2004 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 4 Nov 2004
Design Studies, BA (Hons)
30 Jun 2002 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 30 Jun 2002
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Creative Fuse North East (AHRC funded)
Bailey, M., Spencer, N. & Robson, H.
1/02/20 → 31/07/22
Project: Research
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Final degree shows: culmination or invitation?
Simmons, H., Bailey, M., Spencer, N., Hemstock, O. & Mutambo, N., 7 Sep 2023, DS 123: Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2023): Responsible Innovation for Global Co-habitation. Lyndon, B., Grierson, H. & Bohemia, E. (eds.). Glasgow: The Design Society, 6 p. 1128. (E&PDE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Taking the pulse of responsible design: exhibitions as a critical discourse venue
Simmons, H., Bailey, M. & Spencer, N., 7 Sep 2023, DS 123: Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2023): Responsible Innovation for Global Co-habitation. Lyndon, B., Grierson, H. & Bohemia, E. (eds.). Glasgow: The Design Society, 6 p. 1260. (E&PDE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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‘Safe spaces and places’: the value of design-led methodologies in developing online narratives
Oswald, R., Soppitt, S., Spencer, N., Powell, L., Richardson, C. & Coombs, S., 23 Jan 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Social Research Methodology. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Creative and collaborative reflective thinking to support policy deliberation and decision making
Spaa, A., Spencer, N., Durrant, A. & Vines, J., 1 May 2022, In: Evidence and Policy. 18, 2, p. 376-390 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design-led Innovation Readiness: priming small to medium-sized enterprises for strategic innovation
Bailey, M., Spencer, N., Carrion-Weiss, J., Arakelyan, A. & Carter, A., 25 Apr 2022, (Accepted/In press). 11 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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COST CA18236 Working Group 1- Multi-disciplinary innovation for social change
Helen Simmons (Organiser) & Nick Spencer (Organiser)
29 May 2023 → 31 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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European Cooperation in Science and Technology CA18236 - Multi-disciplinary innovation for social change (SHIINE)
Helen Simmons (Organiser) & Nick Spencer (Member of programme committee)
20 Jun 2022 → 21 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Hartlepool Mental Health Alliance
Helen Simmons (Organiser) & Nick Spencer (Organiser)
23 Nov 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Enterprise Education Policy Challenges, Opportunities and Recommendations in the Republic of Armenia
Mark Bailey (Consultant), Nick Spencer (Consultant) & Michele Rusk (Advisor)
30 Nov 2019 → 15 Dec 2019Activity: Consultancy
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British Council Enterprise education Policy Dialogue workshop
Mark Bailey (Organiser) & Nick Spencer (Organiser)
28 Nov 2019 → 30 Nov 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...