The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Smita's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Smita
Dr Smita TripathiÌýis a lecturer in Leadership and Human Resource Studies. Her teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes focuses on approaches to managing and developing people, as well as critical issues in leadership, governance, human resource management, organisational change and performance. Her most recent research in collaboration with Faculty of Health aimed to investigate ‘the perceived role of AHP leaders and future leaders around more sustainable healthcare practices’ÌýShe has previously collaborated on research projects exploring partnership working and the leadership and governance of Higher Education delivery in Further Education Colleges. She has conducted research on leadership, local strategic partnerships, enterprise and innovation and has been associated with the governance of numerous charities in the South West including Â鶹´«Ã½ and District Racial Equality Council, Â鶹´«Ã½ Multilingual Families Group, local Parent, Teachers and Friends AssociationsÌýand the South Asian Society of Devon and Cornwall.Ìý
Smita invites PhD proposals on leadership and new modes of working, flexibility and wellbeing issues, change and performance, sustainability, crisis management and stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership in Health and Social Care. She is equally committed to teaching and research and strongly believes in the synergies between the two and how that can contribute to theÌýtransformative impact of education on learnersÌýand make a contribution in society throughÌýresearch that makes a difference. This drives her priorities of research informed teaching and enhancing the student experience.
In the past her roles have included:
Civil ServantÌý(Department of Customs and Central Excise, India) 1994-2002
Research Fellow (2004-05), Â鶹´«Ã½
Project Manager (ESF funded AcHE Project (200