Miss Hollie Kirk

About me:

Appointed in 2023, Hollie’s role as Lecturer in Applied Entrepreneurship is to support students as they learn the practical dimensions of various models of Entrepreneurship, including how to effectively use models of start-up, acceleration and incubation.

Based in Penryn, Hollie manages the With Proficiency in Entrepreneurship pathway of study across all disciplines, focused on designing and delivering workshops with flipped-classroom learning opportunities and applying contemporary practices in Entrepreneurship.

Hollie is a trained facilitator of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method , which she regularly uses to engage with businesses and students in learning. She is demonstrating a commitment to teaching, learning and the student experience through the Academic Practice (PCAP) Apprenticeship.

As part of the wider Business Team Hollie manages relationships with an extensive network of regional SMEs, that she has built up over more than 10 years of regional innovation projects and European growth funding. Retaining and levering industrial relationships to help colleagues build impactful research projects and secure mutually beneficial partnerships for The Business School.

Interests:

Innovation in the Wild - developing outside networking opportunities for businesses to connect with each other in a different environment.

Spark new ideas in your business | Innovation In The Wild

Circular Textiles - repurposing waste in a local supply chain in Cornwall.

About US, Innovative, sustainable approach to clothing | Circular Textiles

Expanded:

Innovation in The Wilds – Good Growth Hub Business Support (Sept 2023 to Dec 2024)

Working with Prof Allen Alexander, Hollie and Allen will deliver 18 months of bespoke workshops taking businesses in the outside environment to help develop new ideas, products, and processes.

The Innovation in the Wild element of delivery has been identified with academic research and business feedback as an effective tool to stimulate innovation.

Innovate UK - Reimagining the Design Process - Closing the Loop on the Fashion and Textiles Industry (July 2023 to Jan 2024)

Working with TeX Innovation, to create innovative solutions that tackle textile off-cut waste in fashion by transforming design processes and embracing circular economy principles. Hollie leds on stakeholder engagement refines ideas to meet real-world needs, and assesses environmental and social impacts. Hollie also supports the team to identify scalable solutions and plans ensure commercialization.

Qualifications:

BA Geography – University of Exeter

Career:
Awards and honours Completed Aurora Programme - Advance HE's leadership development initiative for women