Rebecca Dutson

Rebecca Dutson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Strategy at Northumbria University. She holds a PhD in Business and Management Studies from Northumbria University (2017–2022), titled 'An exploration into the world of micro social entrepreneurs in the Northeast of England; the story behind their motivation, and their own perception of their social enterprise world.' She also earned a BA (Hons) in Leisure Management in 2012.

Her research focuses on social entrepreneurship, university-business engagement, and experiential learning in HR management. Recent work includes developing business clinic models to bridge academic-industry gaps and applying second-order cybernetics to support social enterprises. She collaborates internationally, with research spanning organizational behavior and educational methodologies.

Publications include contributions to guides on university-business relationships and HR experiential learning frameworks. While no explicit awards are listed, her doctoral work highlights impactful research in social enterprise ecosystems. Advising and grants details are not provided in the text. No specific lab affiliations or future projects are mentioned.