Sandra Begley

Sandra Begley is affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Bangor University. Her academic contributions span research in intellectual capital, organizational forms, and knowledge management. She holds a BA (Hons) in Business Enterprise (1998), an MSc in Computing Science (2022), and a PgCert in Higher Education (2004).

• Professional Qualification: Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) eLearning (2021)

Research Interests

Her work explores Intellectual Capital and its role in organizational dynamics, including how firms exploit intangible assets like knowledge and structural contingency theory. She investigates frameworks for measuring individual intellectual capital and strategies for sustaining innovation through knowledge transfer.

Key Contributions

Begley has authored influential papers on industrial elites, organizational forms as temporary coalitions, and frameworks for competency measurement. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges management theory and practical business strategies.

Awards

• Leading Wales Awards (2015)
• Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (2007)
• Masters Dissertation Prize (2000)

Academic Engagement

She chaired the 9th European Conference on Knowledge Management (2008) and delivered professional workshops on leadership and creative industries. Her activities emphasize knowledge exchange between academia and industry.