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Kayleigh Watson is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Strategy department. She focuses on entrepreneurship education, competition-based learning, and technology's role in workplace practices. Her research explores how business plan competitions influence nascent entrepreneurs and how effectuation theory can enhance educational models.
Education:
- PhD (2016), Northumbria University
- MSc in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (2010), Newcastle University
- Bachelor of Arts (2008), Newcastle University
- PGDip in Coaching (2018), Northumbria University
- PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2012)
Research Interests: Watson's work bridges entrepreneurship education and practical innovation. She examines the impact of competitions on startup ecosystems, the integration of effectuation theory into curricula, and how technology influences organizational behavior. Her studies highlight gaps in traditional business planning approaches and propose collaborative 'coopetition' models.
Key Trends in Research: Her articles analyze competition dynamics in higher education, entrepreneurial learning outcomes, and technology's role in professional communities. Recent work emphasizes reimagining extracurricular competitions to better align with modern entrepreneurial needs.
Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants listed in provided materials. Her contributions focus on pedagogical innovation and program evaluation within entrepreneurship education frameworks.
