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Andrew holds a doctorate in Planning Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science. His main research interests are innovation and development, research translation, science and technology policy, and the governance of emerging technology. At UoM, Andrew worked as a Research Associate in Responsible Research and Innovation in Synthetic Biology. He has held previous research and teaching positions at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Sussex (SPRU), and the Open University. His most recent research position was at the University of Cambridge, exploring the roadmapping of Grand Challenge initiatives.
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Manchester Institute of Innovation Research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Institutional implications for science and industrial capacity: policy lessons from the UK’s pandemic response
Watkins, A., Srinivas, S. & Wield, D., 2024, In: Science and Public Policy. 51, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Public biofoundries as innovation intermediaries: the integration of translation, sustainability, and responsibility
Watkins, A., Mccarthy, A., Holland, C. & Shapira, P., 6 Nov 2023, In: The Journal of Technology Transfer. 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Global (best) together with (or against) local networks and practices? Liquid En- gineering and the USES Programme
Robbins, P., Wield, D., Wilson, G., Watkins, A. & MacPhail, P., 29 Jan 2020, In: Journal of International Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding the emergence and evolution of new business models in the UK regenerative medicine sector
Banda, G., Mittra, J., Tait, J., Watkins, A. & Omidvar, O., 2019, In: Technology Analysis & Strategic Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development Engineering Meets Development Studies
Robbins, P., Watkins, A., Wield, D. & Wilson, G., 2017, In: Third World Quarterly. 38, 10, p. 2187-2207Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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