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Dr Jane Neal-Smith serves as Reader in Management at the University of York's School for Business and Society, bringing over 22 years of expertise in management education. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Certified Management and Business Educator, she maintains active research output with recent publications through 2025 and regular office hours at York Science Park.
Education:
- PhD in Industrial Psychology, University of Bradford (Thesis: Working lives of British women airline pilots)
Research Focus: Her work critically examines gender dynamics in aviation history, notably as joint editor of 'Absent Aviators'. Current research explores creative pedagogy through heutagogy, action learning sets, and narrative/metaphor-based frameworks to enhance online learning engagement and reflexivity. She bridges organizational behavior theory with practical human factors applications in educational settings.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023-2025) reveal three converging trajectories: 1) Gender exclusion analysis in aviation history using intersectional frameworks, 2) Innovative online pedagogy through storytelling and visual metaphors, and 3) Reflexivity development via action learning communities. Her work consistently connects feminist theory with practical management education.
Scientific Recognition:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Certified Management and Business Educator
Professional Activities: While specific grant details aren't provided, her 22-year career shows sustained development of management education frameworks. She actively contributes to pedagogical innovation through publications and likely curriculum development given her certification status. No formal advising relationships are documented, but her reflexive practice research suggests mentorship involvement.
Academic Environment: Based in the Church Lane Building at York Science Park, her work appears integrated within the School for Business and Society's broader research ecosystem, though no dedicated labs or research teams are specified in available materials.
