Cornwall Business School: Research & Knowledge Exchange

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Cornwall Business School works in rural creative economies and national/international communities of practice, to deliver impactful Research and Knowledge Exchange at the nexus of creativity and technology.

We work sustainably and inclusively against three themes which align with taught provision and academic expertise to enable research informed teaching.

    Research focus

    We work in alignment with our ambition to be internationally recognised for producing, nurturing and developing the next generation of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, marketers, creative and ethically informed business leaders, events and tourism managers and professionals. To deliver this we focus on three Research & Knowledge Exchange themes:

    1. Supporting the Growth of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) - Theme Lead: Dr Francisco Romera Camara
    2. Exploring Events & Tourism Futures - Theme Lead: Dr Donna Poade
    3. Evaluating the Impact of Falmouth's University-Based Student Incubation Models - Theme Lead: Marcus Simmons

    Three cross cutting strands support and inform each theme:

    • The Nexus of Creativity and Technology
    • Sustainability
    • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

    Consideration of pedagogy occurs within individual themes.

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    Explore our research projects

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    web story - attitude is everything short course

    Accessibility all areas?

    This research paper explores the current state of accessibility at UK festivals for people who are d...

    Accessibility all areas?
    BA(Hons) Business Entrepreneurship - Taster Day Small Group
    BA(Hons) Business Entrepreneurship taster day activity

    Defining experiential entrepreneurship educational programs

    This research paper aims to highlight the key defining characteristics of EEEPs.

    Defining experiential entrepreneurship educational programs
    Newquay Discovery Trail
    Newquay Discovery Trail

    Digital Storytelling: Exploring a Data-driven Value Exchange in Cornwall

    The project explored the role and value of digital storytelling to the Cornish seaside town of Newqu...

    Digital Storytelling: Exploring a Data-driven Value Exchange in Cornwall
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    porthcurno seascape

    Leisure Studies Association Annual Conference 2022

    Falmouth University is delighted to be collaborating with the Leisure Studies Association to deliver...

    Leisure Studies Association Annual Conference 2022
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    Deaf Rave students on Beat Blocks floor - Research Project LAAA

    Live Audience Accessibility & Augmentation (‘LAAA’) Projects

    The LAAA project aimed to evaluate audience experiences of engaging with authentic ‘live’ music ...

    Live Audience Accessibility & Augmentation (‘LAAA’) Projects

    Discover our doctoral project briefs

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    Ethical, Sustainable, Development and Curriculum Design for the Creative Industries

    This Research & Knowledge Exchange Doctoral Project brief summarises our priority areas of resea...

    Ethical, Sustainable, Development and Curriculum Design for the Creative Industries
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    Surfer on wave

    Surfing & Sustainability

    This Research & Knowledge Exchange Doctoral Project brief summarises our priority areas of resea...

    Surfing & Sustainability
    Student on cliffs
    Student on cliffs

    The Role of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in supporting sustainable business in Cornwall

    This Research & Knowledge Exchange Doctoral Project brief summarises our priority areas of resea...

    The Role of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in supporting sustainable business in Cornwall
    Social Sustainability
    Social Sustainability

    Social Sustainability

    This Research & Knowledge Exchange Doctoral Project brief summarises our priority areas of resea...

    Social Sustainability
    AIR Studio

    Fashion Responses to Wearable Haptic Technologies (‘FRWHT’)

    This Research & Knowledge Exchange Doctoral Project brief summarises our priority areas of resea...

    Fashion Responses to Wearable Haptic Technologies (‘FRWHT’)
    Sustainable Business
    Sustainable Business

    Exploring the Salience of Sustainable Development

    This Research & Knowledge Exchange Doctoral Project brief summarises our priority areas of resea...

    Exploring the Salience of Sustainable Development
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    View of Swanpool Beach and cafe

    Tourism Futures

    This Research & Knowledge Exchange Doctoral Project brief summarises our priority areas of resea...

    Tourism Futures

    Research & Knowledge Exchange

    Working at the forefront of the areas in which we teach, our researchers are committed to collaborating across disciplinary boundaries, and in partnership with industry, government, and the communities we serve, to address the key challenges of our age.

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