Linda Baines

Linda Baines is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Inclusive and Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CISEI) within the University of Southampton Business School. She completed her PhD at the University of Southampton in 2016, focusing on areas such as inclusive entrepreneurship and third sector governance and leadership. Prior to her academic career, Baines held senior management positions in the public sector, particularly within research councils that fund postgraduate research in the UK.12

In addition to her role at CISEI, Linda Baines is also the President of the National Coalition of Independent Scholars, a position she has held since 2023. Her work emphasizes the importance of independent scholarship and its place within the academic landscape. She is actively involved in various third sector initiatives and serves as a chair and trustee for organizations within this field.12

Baines has contributed to scholarly works, including editing the "NCIS Guide for Independent Scholars," which highlights her commitment to supporting independent researchers.1 Her professional profile can be found on LinkedIn under the username lindabaines.2