Esther Dobson

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Research and Knowledge Exchange Facilitator: People and Culture

People and Culture

Contact Details

email: e.dobson@worc.ac.uk

Esther has worked in the role of Research and Knowledge Exchange Facilitator since 2019 but has worked at the University of Worcester since 2014.

Prior to her current role, she co-ordinated events within the Institute of Health and Society (working closely with the Centre for Violence Prevention and the Centre for Palliative Care) and was Project Co-ordinator for the Transgender Education and Support Programme. During this time, she co-ordinated large scale award ceremonies, international conferences, study days and public engagement events.

Following her undergraduate degree in Graphics Arts, Esther freelanced as an illustrator whilst gaining experience of the education sector working at the Head Office of an exam board / publisher. She is currently undertaking a master’s degree in history with the Open University with a specific interest in political textiles and design history.

Responsibilities

  • Co-ordination of the Staff Researcher Development Programme
  • Design and production of the Research@Worc magazine
  • Research Communications
  • University-wide research events
  • City Co-ordinator (Worcester), Pint of Science

Committees and Groups

  • Officer, Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers Implementation Group
  • Secretary, Public and Community Engagement (PCE) Working Group
  • Secretary, RKE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Task and finish Group
  • Secretary, PCE Framework Task and Finish Group