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Dr Kelly Smith is a Teaching Focused Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship in the Department of Management at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She has held significant roles in enterprise education across UK universities, including Course Director at Coventry University and Head of Enterprise at the University of Huddersfield.
Education:
- PGCert TLiHE, University of Birmingham, 2000
- PhD in Cognitive Science (Psychology), University of Birmingham, 1998
- MSc in Cognitive Science, University of Birmingham, 1993
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Birmingham, 1992
Kelly Smith’s research centers on enterprise and entrepreneurship education, with a focus on the impact of such programs, student entrepreneurial intent, and venture creation. She is particularly interested in how learning technologies and social media can enhance enterprise education and early-stage business development. Her work bridges academic theory with practical application in higher education policy.
Her recent publications explore experiential learning, impact assessment, and enterprise skills training, reflecting a consistent theme of improving graduate outcomes through entrepreneurial education. These works emphasize policy relevance, data utilization, and pedagogical innovation.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Honorary Life Fellow, Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK), 2013
- Fellow, Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK), 2019–present
- Fellow, The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), 2015–present
Kelly has played a major role in national policy development, serving on the writing panel for the QAA guidance on enterprise and entrepreneurship education (2012, 2018) and contributing to the All Party Parliamentary Group for Microbusiness report. She has held leadership positions in ISBE and EEUK, including Trustee, Vice President, and Chair. She currently co-chairs ISBE’s Enterprise Education conference track and is a founding co-chair of the ISBE/EEUK Research in Enterprise Education Community of Interest. There is no mention of research grants or student supervision in the provided text.
Kelly is an influential voice in enterprise education, recognized for her contributions to curriculum design, policy, and national networks. She has no associated lab or research team mentioned in the text.
