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Research output per year
Personal profile
Overview
As Senior lecturer in Enterprise at University of the West of Scotland and Enterprise Lead for the School of Business and Creative Industries I lead a dynamic and growing enterprise team which encompasses Senior Lecturers in Enterprise, Lecturers in Enterprise and dedicated research assistants. In this capacity I have developed and delivered a wide range of strategic projects aimed at fulfilling the vision, mission and values of the Business School and the University towards delivering on its wider strategy. This has included the design and implementation of a series of physical business incubation centres across our campuses, authoring and managing the Business School’s successful application for Small Business Charter Accreditation, designing and managing our multi award winning curricular enterprise portfolio and introducing a wide range of co-curricular enterprise activities and initiatives. I am a highly experienced, flexible and adaptable business practitioner and academic with a proven track record as a successful, innovative and award winning entrepreneur. Previously employed for 3 years as a Regional Enterprise Manager with PSYBT supporting young people starting and continuing in business and for 5 years as a business start up and growth adviser for Business Gateway where I supported over 1000 businesses.
Area of academic expertise - outline
Enterprise education, entrepreneurial education ecosystems, business modelling and planning, business management, enterprise networks, SMEs, business consultancy.
Desired research direction
Creation and development of enterpreneurial education ecosystems, embedding enterprise education in industry, raising entrepreneurial ability, capacity and capability in students with HEI, developing the entrepreneurial campus.
Target collaborative companies
n/a
Target collaborative organisations
Business Gateway, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Young Enterprise Scotland, Elevator, The Prince's Trust, Young Enterprise Scotland, Converge.
Other areas of expertise available for knowledge exchange
Small business management, business support, start up, entrepreneurship, enterprise and entrepreneurship education, business modelling and planning.
External positions
Co Lead, CARPE Entrepreneurship and Business Special Interest Group.
Jun 2021 → …
Visiting Professor, University of Angers
Jun 2021 → …
External Examiner, Newcastle University
Feb 2021 → …
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Corporate startups: a systematic literature review on governance and autonomy
Garidis, K., Rossmann, A. & Murray, A., 9 Feb 2024, Software Business - 14th International Conference, ICSOB 2023, Proceedings. Hyrynsalmi, S., Münch, J., Smolander, K. & Melegati, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer Cham, p. 283-298 16 p. (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing; vol. 500).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Do ethnic minority entrepreneurs face major issues? Evidence of the role of trust among ethnic minority entrepreneurs in Scotland
Falehin, O. O., Omeihe, K. O., Ahammed, S. & Murray, A., 6 Nov 2024, Proceedings of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference 2024. Institute for Small Business and EntrepreneurshipResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Examining the hidden narratives: the role of trust in addressing the hidden issues of ethnic minority entrepreneurs in Scotland
Falehin, O. O., Omeihe, K. O., Ahammed, S. & Murray, A., 10 Sept 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Four ways to create an entrepreneurial culture at your institution
Murray, A., Crammond, R. & Omeihe, K., 29 Feb 2024, Times Higher Education 6 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Making sense of the challenges of African ethnic minority businesses and why they persist
Falehin, O. O., Omeihe, K. O., Ahammed, S. & Murray, A., 2 Sept 2024, British Academy of Management 2024 Conference. British Academy of ManagementResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Prizes
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CABS Small Business Charter Exemplar for enterprise education
Murray, A. (Recipient), Crammond, R. (Recipient), Omeihe, I. (Recipient) & Afchain, P. (Recipient), Dec 2021
Prize: National/international honour
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Collaborating Award for Teaching Excellence: Accelerated and Immersive Education
Frew, M. (Recipient), Murray, A. (Recipient) & Tzanidis, T. (Recipient), 5 Aug 2019
Prize: National/international honour
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National Enterprise Educators Awards: Pioneer in Enterprise Education
Murray, A. (Recipient), Sept 2020
Prize: National/international honour
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The Guardian Education Award
Frew, M. (Recipient), Tzanidis, T. (Recipient) & Murray, A. (Recipient), 15 May 2018
Prize: National/international honour
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The Herald Higher Education Awards- Shortlist- Innovation Use of Technology Award – Sponsored by Jisc- Submission Title: Pioneering Immersive Education with a Digital Heartbeat
Frew, M. (Recipient), Tzanidis, T. (Recipient) & Murray, A. (Recipient), 15 Aug 2018
Prize: National/international honour
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Balmaha (Oak Tree Inn) -VR Business Case Study
Frew, M. (Consultant), Tzanidis, T. (Consultant), Livingstone, R. (Consultant), Tarbert, H. (Consultant), Murray, A. (Consultant) & Ledger, K. (Consultant)
8 Aug 2017 → …Activity: Consultancy
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The launch of UWS Business School Enterprise Zone
Frew, M. (Organiser), Scuotto, V. (Organiser), Murray, A. (Organiser) & Tzanidis, T. (Organiser)
19 Jan 2017 → 20 Jan 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Renfrewshire Schools Event
Frew, M. (Organiser), Scuotto, V. (Organiser) & Murray, A. (Organiser)
2 Feb 2017 → 3 Feb 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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LEGO Serious Play Innovation Lab
Scuotto, V. (Organiser) & Murray, A. (Organiser)
27 Oct 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course