Paul Bennett

Professor Paul Bennett serves as the Dean of Partnerships and International for the College of Business and Law at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). In this strategic leadership role, he focuses on creating and implementing international partnership strategies, enhancing global connections through cooperation with leading educational institutions, and supporting business development regionally and globally. He also serves as the institutional lead for UWE Online, driving innovation in digital education to expand global reach through high-quality, digitally enabled programs.

Professor Bennett's research expertise spans several interconnected domains:

• Organizational Behavior and Culture
• Gender Studies in Workplace Settings
• Identity Performance and Occupational Identity
• Policing Organizational Studies
• Higher Education Teaching Methodologies
• Online and Transnational Education

His notable research contributions include a PhD thesis examining the impact of Neighbourhood Policing on British police staff, which revealed tensions between community-oriented policing approaches and traditional police culture. Professor Bennett has published research on student research methods in business education, approaches to enhancing student satisfaction through the National Student Survey, and interdisciplinary work in reproductive health.

Professor Bennett has held significant leadership positions including Interim Dean of Bristol Business School and Head of the Business and Management Department. He has been instrumental in UWE's strategic expansion into educational partnerships across Africa and China. In the Bristol region, he contributes to economic development as a member of the Bristol One City Skills and Economy advisory board, influencing the city's strategic economic vision and addressing emerging skills gaps.

His professional activities include developing Executive Education and Continuing Professional Development programs, with expertise in management education delivery. Professor Bennett maintains regular office hours (9-10am Tuesdays and 4-5pm Thursdays) and encourages appointments for discussions about potential collaborations or academic inquiries, demonstrating his commitment to engagement with students, faculty, and industry partners.