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Biography

Jenny Twyford is a PhD Researcher in the Manchester Institute of Innovation (MIOIR) and affiliated with the Innovation Management and Policy Division at the Alliance Manchester Business School. Jenny has been a teaching assistant and research assistant during her PhD. She has taught on multiple courses that range from undergraduate to MBA level. Prior to this role, she worked as an Account Manager in 3M. 

Research interests

Jenny's research interests are: sustainability, CSR, ESG performance, ESG ratings, strategic alliances, renewable energy, the renewable energy transition and governance structures. The unifying theme within her research is a culmination of understanding the strategic goals of companies in their attempt to transition to a greener energy production system. 

My group

Innovation, Management and Policy Division

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Master in Science, The factors affecting the internationalization of biotechnology firms and how they explain the use of strategic alliances , University of Liverpool

Sept 2012Sept 2013

Award Date: 12 Dec 2013

Master in Science, Validation of improved identification methods to increase the sensitivity of Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli detection in environmental samples, University of Liverpool

Sept 2011Sept 2012

Award Date: 12 Dec 2012

Bachelor of Science, Investigation of Faecal Contamination of Groundwater and Surface water at Al Wasit Nature Reserve, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates., American University of Sharjah

Aug 2005Dec 2009

Award Date: 31 Dec 2009

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Manchester Institute of Innovation Research

Keywords

  • Strategic Alliances
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation studies

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