About Us
Purpose and Vision
The Institute for Enterprise, a national "Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning" (CETL) aims to make Leeds Met the first choice for students seeking to unlock their talents though enterprise education across the whole range of academic subjects. This is achieved by working alongside an inclusive enterprise education community of academics, students, entrepreneurs, business support professionals and employers. Working locally, regionally and nationally, we are implementing a range of curriculum development projects and sharing best practice to develop our understanding of enterprise education and increasing entrepreneurial capabilities.
Our vision is: "To make Leeds Metropolitan University the first choice for students seeking enterprise teaching and learning across the whole range of academic disciplines offered."
The Institute for Enterprise acts as an engine of change within Leeds Metropolitan University, the region and beyond. We aim to embed enterprise education at the core of the student experience through top-up programmes, the development of masters qualifications and the creation a vibrant learning community of academics, students and employers.
Staff profiles
Sue Smith
Director of the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Institute for Enterprise
Sue Smith provides academic leadership for enterprise education for the HEFCE funded Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the Institute of Enterprise.
After a clinical and management career in the NHS, she moved into Higher Education and most recently worked as a Principal Lecturer and Teacher Fellow in the Faculty of Health. She has been the lead researcher in a diverse range of research projects focussing around problem based learning, group working and interprofessional learning in health and social care students and tutors. She has published widely in the fields of education and health. She has a strong interest in social enterprise, student centred learning and creative interactive learning approaches.
email: s.v.smith@leedsmet.ac.uk
Karen O'Rourke
Academic Developer, Institute for Enterprise
Karen was the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST Student Enterprise officer (2000-1) and went on to a 2-year post as Research Assistant for a National Teaching Fellow pioneering Problem-Based Learning in Literary Studies.
She has been lead project officer on an externally-funded staff development project ‘ Capacity Building for Enquiry-Based Learning' across six HEIs in the North West . Between 2003 and 2005 Karen acted as Curriculum Development Officer for the University of Manchester's Teaching and Learning Support Unit and was a key member of the successful CETL bid-writing team. As Associate Director for the Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning she developed and managed a range of innovative teaching and learning projects, led a staff and student development programme, and co-edited a series of case-study publications.
email: k.orourke@leedsmet.ac.uk
Vicky Harte
Research Officer, Institute for Enterprise
Vicky's role within the Institute is to undertake research and evaluation of the many aspects of enterprise education, entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial activity in relation to curriculum design and assessment, learning and teaching encompassed within the ‘student learning experience'. Vicky also supports the role of the Academic Developers in the research and evaluation of the development of innovative learning and teaching methods and curriculum design.
Vicky is currently working on two large projects with Professor Jim Stewart, HRD Running Stream Professor from the Faculty of Business and Law: a longitudinal survey of students studying enterprise related modules, based on Bandura's theory of 'self-efficacy' and their impact on entrepreneurial career intentions and also an evaluation of HEFCE funded enterprise learning spaces looking into how the spaces add value to the student's learning experience. Findings from this work will appear on the website over the course of summer 2008.
email: v.harte@leedsmet.ac.uk
Margaret Andrew
CETL Manager, Institute for Enterprise
Margaret joined the CETL team in April 2008 and is responsible for the operational management of the Institute for Enterprise and through this role, supporting the delivery of the key activities of the Institute.
She has over 30 years experience in educational administration in the higher and further education sectors having developed her career through a variety of roles at Leeds College of Music, the University of Huddersfield, Sheffield Hallam University and the Open University.
email: m.andrew@leedsmet.ac.uk
Kirsty Maw
CETL Administrator and Projects Co-ordinator
Kirsty has recently joined the CETL team after finishing a student placement in the Assessment, Learning and Teaching office. She works for the Institute of Enterprise on a part time basis whilst studying for a degree in Events Management.
Kirsty’s role within the CETL is to provide administrative support to the CETL Director and the CETL Manager, and also to assist in the co-ordination of CETL projects and events such as Enterprise Master Classes and Global Entrepreneurship Week.
email: k.maw@leedsmet.ac.uk
Liz joined the CETL team in January 2007 and came from her previous post as the Staff Development Festival Fortnight Co-ordinator.
Catherine first joined Leeds Met in 1994 on a six month temporary contract. She then relocated to London where she worked at UCL and Kings College London before moving into the private sector. She spent three years as Event Co-ordinator at Business Traveller Magazine and eight years in UK Mutual Fund Sales at Baring Asset Management.
After relocating back to Leeds Catherine returned to Leeds Met in March 2008 and, after a short time at Innovation North, joined the CETL team in October 2008.
Jackie is on the Graduate Trainee Scheme at Leeds Met after graduating in 2007 with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the Carnegie Faculty. She has undertaken a variety of placements whilst on the scheme including working with Corporate Student Marketing, Staff Development Festival, and Equality and Diversity. Her highlights so far have been leading International volunteering trips to India and Peru, from which she gained invaluable experience in leading and supporting fundraising activities and projects.
Alex is a Chartered Marketer with a background in the advertising, planning and consumer research industry for leisure, retailing and financial service organizations.
Rebekka Kill is a Senior Lecturer in Creativity, Enterprise and Engagement Teaching Fellow and Enterprise Pioneer. She works across Fine Art, Performance and Entertainment Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Jackie is an Associate Senior Lecturer with the Faculty specialising in the area of databases and information systems. Her interest in enterprise stems from 15 years working in the IT sector, experience which she feels dovetails well with the role of enterprise pioneer.
Maria's role of Pioneer within the Institute for Enterprise is commensurate with her personal desire to help others in developing their enterprise skills and to facilitate their enterprise-related expertise.
Cath is a scientist with a doctorate in Neurochemistry. She is a Principal Lecturer in Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health and a University Teacher Fellow reflecting her deep passion for curricula and ALT strategies that are student centred, promote a love of learning and develop skills that enable success in any area of employment.
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