Joan Lockyer

Dr. Joan Lockyer serves as the Assistant Director of the International Centre for Transformational Entrepreneurship (ICTE) at Coventry University, under the Faculty of Business and Law. With a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Keele University (2003) and a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Preston Polytechnic (1985), she has 15 years of experience in higher education and over a decade in industry and consultancy. Her work bridges entrepreneurship education, leadership, and innovation across global contexts.

• Education: PhD (Keele, 2003), BA (Preston Polytechnic, 1985)

Lockyer’s research focuses on transformational entrepreneurship, emphasizing its role in education, leadership, and innovation. She has led European projects exceeding €5M, such as KNOW-ECO, DISTRICT+, EUEN, and TRADEIT, and collaborated in Oman, South Africa, China, Nigeria, and Palestine. Her expertise spans curriculum design for enterprise skills, venture creation programs, and eco-innovation initiatives.

She co-developed the International Enterprise Educators Programme (IEEP) and designed modules for enterprise education across disciplines. Additionally, she contributes to academic governance as an external examiner at the Institute of Banking (Ireland) and Plymouth University. Her recent publications explore gender dynamics, apprenticeships, and technology’s impact on entrepreneurship.

Scientific Awards: Not explicitly mentioned.

Teaching & Advising: She has taught across all academic levels (undergraduate to doctoral) and professional development programs, focusing on experiential learning and SME support systems.

Labs & Teams: Central to the ICTE, Lockyer collaborates on international projects, co-develops incubation programs, and works with diverse teams in eco-innovation, policy research, and cross-cultural entrepreneurship.