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ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) National Showcase series, highlighting projects that are transforming workplaces, industries, and communities through research-driven collaboration. This session focuses on creating inclusive ecosystems, improving organisational culture, and tackling systemic challenges.
Recording:
ESRC IAA Showcase - Building Inclusive Workplaces and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems - Zoom bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/rec/play/vVF1xA9lKc7kHzN2xkNDAPuOs2pQA3nYvdC4SQyqoVcnMiFjEdQQoa3iNQKAwkFNiAO5G86fpvqUnrgj.VNGV4S_9aftUcCpZ?eagerLoadZvaPages=sidemenu.billing.plan_management&accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1770206643000&componentName=rec-
play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbristol-ac-uk.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FkrThRbTdjA2roL1s_todXKc4Ar31Ebi5frrDeSb48nkJzlaDEKPMRVDPLh7F1cHW.VXphq01E9MlyAHCQ%3FstartTime%3D1770206643000
Welcome and Introduction - Dr Ed Turner, Aston University
Introduction to IAAs - Dr James Canton, Deputy Director, Public Policy and Engagement, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Timestamp: 00:00:13
Speaker: Dr Susan Lanz (Aston University) Time Stamp: 00:06:37
Scaling Up Impact for Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs: Implementing CRÈME's Time to Change Report & Building an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem – Based on the recommendations of CREME’s Time to Change report, this project works with partners such as NatWest to empower ethnic minority entrepreneurs and build a more inclusive UK business landscape.
Speaker: Speaker: Dr Michael Leyshon (Exeter University) Time Stamp: 00:22:00
Improving Wellbeing in the Horticulture Sector
– This project co-created strategies for a third-sector organisation to innovate and deliver services addressing social determinants of health, raised awareness of issues facing horticultural workers, and deepened understanding of wellbeing in an underserved sector.
Speaker: Dr Tom Simcock (University of Huddersfield) 00:35:00
Moving Forward: Developing a Framework for Change in the Fire Service – In response to cultural issues in UK Fire & Rescue Services, this project co-produced a Behavioural Framework, Leadership Charter, and Culture Spark toolkit with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to embed positive, sustainable change.
We are UK Research and Innovation, the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. If you're a UK tax payer, your contributions help fund the work we showcase on our channel. And if you liked this video, follow us on these channels:
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ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) National Showcase series, highlighting projects that are transforming workplaces, industries, and communities through research-driven collaboration. This session focuses on creating inclusive ecosystems, improving organisational culture, and tackling systemic challenges.
Recording:
ESRC IAA Showcase - Building Inclusive Workplaces and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems - Zoom bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/rec/play/vVF1xA9lKc7kHzN2xkNDAPuOs2pQA3nYvdC4SQyqoVcnMiFjEdQQoa3iNQKAwkFNiAO5G86fpvqUnrgj.VNGV4S_9aftUcCpZ?eagerLoadZvaPages=sidemenu.billing.plan_management&accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1770206643000&componentName=rec-
play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbristol-ac-uk.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FkrThRbTdjA2roL1s_todXKc4Ar31Ebi5frrDeSb48nkJzlaDEKPMRVDPLh7F1cHW.VXphq01E9MlyAHCQ%3FstartTime%3D1770206643000
Welcome and Introduction - Dr Ed Turner, Aston University
Introduction to IAAs - Dr James Canton, Deputy Director, Public Policy and Engagement, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Timestamp: 00:00:13
Speaker: Dr Susan Lanz (Aston University) Time Stamp: 00:06:37
Scaling Up Impact for Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs: Implementing CRÈME's Time to Change Report & Building an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem – Based on the recommendations of CREME’s Time to Change report, this project works with partners such as NatWest to empower ethnic minority entrepreneurs and build a more inclusive UK business landscape.
Speaker: Speaker: Dr Michael Leyshon (Exeter University) Time Stamp: 00:22:00
Improving Wellbeing in the Horticulture Sector
– This project co-created strategies for a third-sector organisation to innovate and deliver services addressing social determinants of health, raised awareness of issues facing horticultural workers, and deepened understanding of wellbeing in an underserved sector.
Speaker: Dr Tom Simcock (University of Huddersfield) 00:35:00
Moving Forward: Developing a Framework for Change in the Fire Service – In response to cultural issues in UK Fire & Rescue Services, this project co-produced a Behavioural Framework, Leadership Charter, and Culture Spark toolkit with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to embed positive, sustainable change.










