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David Gibbons-Wood is a Lecturer in Economics at Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, and serves as Director of the Centre for International Labour Market Studies within the Institute for Management Governance and Society (IMAGES) Research Institute.
His educational background:
- MA (Hons) in Economic Science, University of Aberdeen (1992-1996)
His research specializes in employment, education, training, and skills with emphases on workforce development, skills utilisation, employment forecasts, and barriers to lifelong learning. He combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies to address labour market challenges, particularly in Northeast Scotland's oil and gas sector and community contexts.
Publications from 2009-2018 reveal consistent focus on oil and gas industry labour dynamics, including rotational shift patterns, autonomous work structures, and skills maximization strategies. These industry-collaborative studies demonstrate practical applications for business growth and workforce planning in energy sectors.
As Centre Director, he developed the Workforce Skills for Business Growth Toolkit that directly assisted 30 Northeast Scotland businesses. His research has secured funding from entities like the Scottish Funding Council and involved partnerships with the Offshore Contractors Association, trade unions, and ACAS.
He integrates empirical research into teaching Labour Market Economics, Business Economics, and International Economics courses, while also delivering customized corporate training programs on labour market analysis.
