Gary Packham

Gary Packham is a prominent figure in the higher education sector, particularly at Anglia Ruskin University. Here are some key points about his background and roles:

Current Role

Gary Packham is the Pro Vice Chancellor (PVC) for Student Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Anglia Ruskin University. He also serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law.12

Previous Roles

Before his current position, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, where he led a team of over 100 academic and 35 administrative staff. He was responsible for delivering business, management, leadership, and finance research and education to a large student body, both on campus and through associate colleges.1

Academic and Professional Background

Prior to joining Anglia Ruskin University, Gary Packham was the Head of the Glamorgan Business School and Head of Research for the Faculty of Business and Society at the University of Glamorgan (now University of South Wales). He also directed the Centre for Enterprise at the University of Glamorgan.1

Research and Expertise

Prof. Packham has a strong research background in areas such as small business development and growth, entrepreneurship, economic development policy, technology transfer, and commercialisation. He has published numerous papers in international peer-reviewed journals and presented over 60 papers at UK and international conferences. His research interests include the impact of entrepreneurship education on graduate start-ups and small business survival and growth.1

Achievements

Under his leadership, the Faculty of Business and Law at Anglia Ruskin University achieved significant success, including securing world-leading research status in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2014 and 2021. The faculty also introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate curricula and successfully delivered work-based learning and degree apprenticeship programs for major organizations. During his tenure, Anglia Ruskin University received several awards, including the Times Higher Education Award for Entrepreneurial University of the Year (2014) and the Duke of York University Entrepreneurship Award (2016).1

Media and Public Engagement

Gary Packham has provided expert commentary on small business policy, entrepreneurship, and economic development for local and national media, including TV, radio, and newspapers. He has also written several academic and business articles for the media.1

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