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Professor Sara Spear serves as the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at St Mary's University, overseeing all academic activities including teaching, research, and partnerships. Previously, she held roles as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law (2022-2024) and Head of School of Management at Anglia Ruskin University. She holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Portsmouth (2015) and has extensive experience in marketing and management roles within higher education institutions.
Her research focuses on applying management and marketing principles for social good in educational and healthcare contexts. Notable projects include collaborations with the British Academy, British Council, and Public Health England. She explores topics such as healthcare system interventions, educational equity, and pandemic-era education challenges. Awards include Chartered Manager status and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Recent publications highlight her work on electronic cancer prediction systems, advance care planning for older adults, and post-pandemic educational strategies. Her research often intersects practice theory with real-world applications in education and healthcare.
