ESRC IAA National Showcase: Building Inclusive Workplaces and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems @ukriforresearchers
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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:
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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.
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