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Research Interests
- Inclusive economies; foundational economy; local economies
- Voluntary and community sector; third sector; social enterprise
- Heritage sector; cultural and creative sector
- Neighbourhood regeneration; urban regeneration; disadvantaged communities
- Government policy
- Project and programme evaluation
Biography
Kevin has over 20 years of research expertise within the arenas of inclusive economies, the voluntary sector, and neighbourhood regeneration. He has an academic background in economic geography and urban studies, and is currently involved in a range of research around voluntary organisations, the cultural and creative sector, and heritage. Following undergraduate and postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham, Kevin worked in applied research centres in various universities and commercial consultancies across the West Midlands. Kevin has been at Coventry University since 2007, completing his PhD here via a 'Portfolio' route using outputs from 10 years of research. Kevin has undertaken evaluative research into many organisational support programmes, place-based initiatives, community-based projects and neighbourhood regeneration schemes.
Area of Expertise:
- Evaluative research into organisational support programmes
- Impact of policy on local government and the voluntary/community sector in promoting inclusion initiatives in cities
- Organisational change in voluntary/community sector organisations
- Neighbourhood regeneration / neighbourhood renewal / urban regeneration
- Policy assessment around inclusive economies, inclusive growth and economic inclusion
Contributions to Research Enhanced Learning (including PGR and DBA supervision):
- Director of Studies for one PhD candidate and three DBA Programme candidates; second supervisor for two other PhD candidates.
- DBA Tutor for CBiS's 'DBA Programme', delivering key elements of this Programme.
- Co-delivers training on 'Qualitative Research Methods' for the Coventry University PGR community, as part of the Doctoral College's PGR Research Methods training programme
- Developed a Teaching Case Study, for teaching staff in the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL), on evaluative research into a business support programme for cultural and creative organisations delivered by Creative United (called 'Prosper').
- Provided research agendas to support the MBA Consultancy Project module, for MBA students.
Vision Statement
The concept of the 'inclusive economy' is one that many would support, but converting this elusive concept into reality is challenging. There are constraints, challenges and opportunities for those organisations, agencies and governments aiming to develop more inclusive economies. It is only through robust evidence-based research that policy and practice will develop in this area to become effective in turning the inclusive economy into a reality. My evaluative research - across a range of contexts, sectors and organisations - aims to find solutions to such challenges.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD by Portfolio, Doctorate, Delivering sustainable neighbourhood regeneration in England through a period of policy shift: organisational change informing future strategies, Coventry University
25 Jul 2016 → 9 May 2017
Award Date: 9 Feb 2018
MSc, MSc World Space Economy (Economic Geography), University of Birmingham
1 Oct 1995 → 30 Sept 1996
Award Date: 1 Nov 1996
Degree, BSocSc Geography and Planning (Joint Honours), University of Birmingham
28 Sept 1992 → 31 Jul 1995
Award Date: 31 Jul 1995
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 8 Finished
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Creative Freelancer Business Models and Place-based Growth
Henry, N. (Principal Investigator), Sissons, P. (Co-Investigator), Angus, T. (Researcher), Barker, V. (Researcher) & Broughton, K. (Researcher)
1/04/20 → 30/10/20
Project: Research
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Evaluation of Coventry City of Culture/Arts Council England 'Transforming Leadership' programme
Henry, N. (Principal Investigator), Barker, V. (Researcher) & Broughton, K. (Researcher)
2/03/20 → 29/07/22
Project: Research
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Creative Freelancers and Inclusive Growth in Coventry
Henry, N. (Principal Investigator), Sissons, P. (Co-Investigator) & Broughton, K. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/20 → 31/03/20
Project: Internally funded project
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The ‘PROSPER’ Programme ‐ Researching Business Support for Cultural and Creative Organisations
Henry, N. (Principal Investigator), Broughton, K. (Researcher) & Jarvis, D. (Researcher)
1/01/17 → 31/03/18
Project: Research
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Rural Touring Arts and Local Community Development
Dunhan, P. (Principal Investigator), Henry, N. (Co-Investigator), Warwick, F. (Co-Investigator), Webster, M. (Researcher), Tornari, M. (Research Assistant), Merendino, A. (Research Assistant), Bos, E. (Research Assistant), Challis, S. (Researcher) & Broughton, K. (Researcher)
1/12/16 → 31/05/19
Project: Other
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Collaborative innovation in a local authority: ‘local economic development-by-project’?
Ferreira, C., Broughton, K., Broadhurst, K. & Ferreira, J., 2024, In: Public Management Review. 26, 5, p. 1405-1423 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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KEYSTONE D1.2: Focus groups report including stakeholder requirements and expectations
Garcia-Perez, A., Jones, A., Broughton, K., Ramiah, P., Metta, S. & Re Calegari, G., 1 Jul 2024, Belgium: European Union. 50 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Creative freelancers in a world of growth- and place-based development
Barker, V., Henry, N., Broughton, K., Sissons, P. & Dickinson, P., 9 Nov 2023, (In preparation).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Helping those who use credit to make ends meet: A Rapid Literature and Evidence Review
Dibb, S., Broughton, K., Aslam, H., Appleyard, L. & Tiwasing, P., Jul 2022, 56 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Researching During Crisis: Online Interviewing as a (Simple?) Solution
Barker, V., Broughton, K. & Henry, N., 2022, SAGE Research Methods: Doing Research Online. SAGE PublicationsResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Reviewer for UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships
Broughton, K. (Reviewer)
10 Oct 2019Activity: Other › Reviewer of proposals for funding
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Regional Studies Association Annual Conference 2018, Lugano, Switzerland
Broughton, K. (Contributor), Sissons, P. (Speaker), Green, A. (Contributor) & Qamar, A. (Contributor)
5 Jun 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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FBL Internal Research Conference
Broughton, K. (Session Chair)
30 Jun 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Regional Studies Association Annual Conference 2017
Broughton, K. (Speaker)
7 Jul 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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ESPON Seminar 2017: Transforming Terrirorial Thinking through Digitalisation, Tallinn, Estonia
Broughton, K. (Speaker)
6 Dec 2017 → 7 Dec 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Thesis
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Delivering sustainable neighbourhood regeneration in England through a period of policy shift: organisational change informing future strategies
Broughton, K. (Author), 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD by Publication
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