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Dr Xiuli (Shelly) Guo is the programme leader for BA Business and Marketing and a lecturer in Marketing in the School of Business and Creative Industries at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). She holds a Master of Science in International Marketing and a Doctor of Philosophy in the areas of Business Management and Marketing, both from the University of the West of Scotland. She has over 20 years of teaching, research, supervising undergraduates, postgraduates and PhD students, educational management in higher education institutions both in China and the UK. She has also worked in a number of different roles for companies and organisations, amongst them marketing manager, communication assistant, chief operation officer, etc..
She successfully completed several research projects either independently or collaboratively when she worked in China. She authored a number of publications including academic journal articles, conferences papers, and book chapters. Currently she is actively participating in a few KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships) projects at UWS, providing guidance and expertise in business and marketing for companies to solve real world problems. Her areas of research interest include but are not limited to service marketing, digital marketing, international marketing, public sector marketing and management, consumer behaviour, business and management, digital transformation, entrepreneurial intention, widening participation, work based learning and pedagogy in business education.
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Sponsorship as strategic capital: integrating strategy, gender and authentic leadership
Bharathkumar, P. R., Balaraman, P., Guo, X. & Luce, A., 10 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Strategy and Management. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring consumer perceptions of AI-generated eco-recommendations: a qualitative comparison between the UK and China
Guo, X., Zhuang, C., Khan, M. & Chinnasamy, J., 27 Feb 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Advancing entrepreneurship education in Pakistan: a review of the literature
Khan, M. A., Guo, X. & Chinnasamy, J., 3 Jun 2024, Entrepreneurship Education and Internationalisation: Cases, Collaborations and Contexts. Crammond, R. J. & Hyams-Ssekasi, D. (eds.). New York: Routledge, 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Factors affecting consumers’ green consumption – a systematic review of literature
Guo, X., Khan, M. & Conlan, E., 2 Sept 2024, British Academy of Management Conference 2024: Achieving transformation for greater good: Societal, organisational and personal barriers and enablers. British Academy of ManagementResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Four ways universities can enhance their community impact
Guo, X., 19 Jan 2024, Times Higher Education 5 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Digital Transformation Creating Efficiencies and Aiding Customer Relationships
Guo, S. (Speaker), Conlan, E. (Speaker) & Yang, S. (Speaker)
7 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Potential Effectiveness of Quality Tools and Techniques to Introduce Total Quality Management (TQM) in Ready-Made Garment (RMG) Manufacturing Industries in Bangladesh
Douglas, J. (Examiner), Guo, S. (Examiner) & Mackie, B. (Examiner)
15 Dec 2021Activity: Examination
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O'Neil Gas KTP
Tzanidis, T. (Consultant), Frew, M. (Consultant), Tarbert, H. (Consultant) & Guo, S. (Consultant)
25 May 2021 → 1 Mar 2022Activity: Consultancy
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Consult Lifts KTP
Johnston, J. B. (Consultant), Conlan, E. (Consultant), Hassan, A. (Consultant), Perry, D. (Consultant), Guo, S. (Consultant) & Alazzeh, D. (Consultant)
1 Sept 2020 → 28 Feb 2023Activity: Consultancy