Nick Hall

Nick Hall is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Business at the Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University. His research focuses on Circular Economy principles, sustainable business models, and innovative solutions for life-cycle extension and closed-loop systems. He holds a MSc in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Distinction) from Alliance Manchester Business School, alongside qualifications in Higher Education Practice and Product Design.

Education:

• MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Distinction), Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester (2012-2014)
• PGCert Higher Education Practice and Research, University of Salford (2010-2011)
• BSc(Hons) Product Design and Development, University of Salford (1999-2002)

Research Interests:

• Strategic solutions for sustainable business transformation
• Transparency and traceability in supply chains
• Cradle-to-cradle design and materials recovery
• Re-commerce and re-manufacturing as value propositions

Awards:

• Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2014)

Teaching: Leads undergraduate programs in Fashion Business and Management, and postgraduate courses in International Fashion Business Management and Fashion Buying & Merchandising Management.

Professional Experience: Previously held roles as Lecturer at the University of Salford, Research Associate at Lancaster University and the University of Central Lancashire, and Design Manager at Panache Corporate Furniture Ltd.