Fiona Meeks

Dr. Fiona Meeks serves as a Teaching Fellow at Loughborough University London's Institute of International Management and Entrepreneurship, specializing in regional innovation and local development. With over 20 years of educational experience, she champions participatory teaching methods that transform classrooms into dynamic spaces for collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on problem solving.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Regional Innovation (Loughborough University London, 2018-2024)
• MSc in Sport Business Innovation, 1st Class Honours (Loughborough University London, 2016-2017)
• Diploma in Music Production and Sound Recording (IMW Campus, 2005-2006)
• BA in Psychosocial Studies (University of East London, 1996-2000)

Dr. Meeks' research centers on regional innovation ecosystems, examining how collaborative practices drive sustainable development in contexts like the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. She investigates cross-sector applications in creative industries, sport business, and public sector projects, emphasizing real-world case studies that bridge theory and practice.

As an educator, she leads modules in Creative Industries business models and Sustainable enterprise management while mentoring graduate students in independent research. Her consultancy portfolio with organizations including the Greater London Authority, London Legacy Development Corporation, and Sport England directly informs her teaching approach.

Dr. Meeks maintains active collaborations with Loughborough's Institute for Creative Futures and Institute for Sport Business, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in digital health, music provision, and community sports development across London boroughs.