Research Output per year
Personal profile
Overview
I have been employed as a Lecturer in Business and Enterprise at University of the West of Scotland since 2013. 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. Responsible for creating and developing the key enterprise modules for UWS.
Area of academic expertise - outline
Enterprise education, entrepreneurial education ecosystems, business modelling and planning, small business management, enterprise networks.
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.
Target collaborative companies
Scottish Sirens, Paul's Putchers Ltd,
Target collaborative organisations
Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SiE), Business Gateway, The Prince's Trust, Entrepreneurial Spark, Young Enterprise Scotland.
Other areas of expertise available for knowledge exchange
Small business management, business support, start up, entrepreneurship, enterprise and entrepreneurship education, business modelling and planning.
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strategic planning
Social Sciences
planning process
Social Sciences
education
Social Sciences
entrepreneur
Social Sciences
human capital
Social Sciences
Entrepreneurs
Business & Economics
university
Social Sciences
entrepreneurship
Social Sciences
Network
Recent external collaboration on country level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots.
Research Output 2015 2019
Strategic planning for higher education: a novel model for a strategic planning process for higher education
Jalal, A. & Murray, A., 6 Sep 2019, In : Journal of Higher Education Service Science and Management. 2, 2, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
strategic planning
planning process
education
future viability
leader
Supporting academic entrepreneurship: a blueprint for a university based business incubator
Murray, A., 6 Sep 2019, In : Journal of Higher Education Service Science and Management. 2, 2, 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Blueprints
Industry
The 5 stage approach: a blueprint for supporting the innovation process
Murray, A. & Jalal, A., 31 Dec 2019, In : Journal of Higher Education Service Science and Management. 2, 3, 8 p., 33.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Innovation process
Entrepreneurs
Build-to-order
Innovation
Profit
The role of practical assessment in the delivery of successful enterprise education
Murray, A., 23 Apr 2019, In : Education + Training. 61, 4, p. 413-431 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
education
educator
educational difficulties
social field
industry
The shift towards a digital business model: a strategic decision for a Female Entrepreneur
Scuotto, V., Serravalle, F., Murray, A. & Viassone, M., 11 Jan 2019, Women Entrepreneurs and strategic decision making in the global economy. Tomos, F., Kumar, N., Clifton, N. & Hyams-Ssekasi, D. (eds.). Idea Group IncResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Strategic decisions
Business model
Female entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs
Value network
Prizes
Collaborating Award for Teaching Excellence: Accelerated and Immersive Education
Matthew Frew (Recipient), Alan Murray (Recipient) & Theofilos Tzanidis (Recipient), 5 Aug 2019
Prize: National/international honour
Teaching
education
learning
The Guardian Education Award
Matthew Frew (Recipient), Theofilos Tzanidis (Recipient) & Alan Murray (Recipient), 15 May 2018
Prize: National/international honour
video
education
student
program offering
learning
The Herald Higher Education Awards- Shortlist- Innovation Use of Technology Award – Sponsored by Jisc- Submission Title: Pioneering Immersive Education with a Digital Heartbeat
Matthew Frew (Recipient), Theofilos Tzanidis (Recipient) & Alan Murray (Recipient), 15 Aug 2018
Prize: National/international honour
innovation
education
video
honor
student
The Pioneer Awards 2018- Finalist Digital innovation of the Year
Matthew Frew (Recipient), Theofilos Tzanidis (Recipient) & Alan Murray (Recipient), 7 Sep 2018
Prize: National/international honour
File
innovation
video
student
program offering
learning
Activities 2016 2017
The launch of UWS Business School Enterprise Zone
Matthew Frew (Organiser), Veronica Scuotto (Organiser), Alan Murray (Organiser), Theofilos Tzanidis (Organiser)19 Jan 2017 → 20 Jan 2017
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Renfrewshire Schools Event
Matthew Frew (Organiser), Veronica Scuotto (Organiser), Alan Murray (Organiser)2 Feb 2017 → 3 Feb 2017
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Balmaha (Oak Tree Inn) -VR Business Case Study
Matthew Frew (Consultant), Theofilos Tzanidis (Consultant), Rognvald Livingstone (Consultant), Heather Tarbert (Consultant), Alan Murray (Consultant), Kirstin Ledger (Consultant)8 Aug 2017 → …
Activity: Consultancy
LEGO Serious Play Innovation Lab
Veronica Scuotto (Organiser), Alan Murray (Organiser)27 Oct 2016
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course