The Faculty INSPIRE Award—standing for Innovation, Scholarship, and Impact in Business Education—honours outstanding faculty members within the Business School who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in teaching, research, and community engagement across the fields of business & management, economics, and entrepreneurship.

Who Should Enter For This Award

       
 

1.

Faculty Members in Business & Management, Entrepreneurship, and Economics Eligible at all career stages—from early-career academics to senior scholars—who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and community or industry engagement.

 
 
 

2.

Academic Leadership & Internal Stakeholders

 
   

:: Dean of the Business School
:: Associate Deans (Teaching & Learning, Research, Engagement)
:: Department Heads and Programme Directors
:: Academic and Research Support Teams
:: Colleagues and Peers of the nominated faculty

 
 

3.

Emerging Scholars & Students

 
   

:: Early-Career Academics and Postdoctoral Fellows: Encouraged to attend for inspiration and mentorship opportunities
:: PhD and Postgraduate Research Students: Especially those interested in careers in academia

 
 

4.

External Partners & Stakeholders

 
   

:: Industry Collaborators who have worked with faculty on research or engagement projects
:: Policy Makers and Government Representatives: Particularly those connected to economic development or innovation initiatives|
:: Alumni Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders: Who support or benefit from academic-industry partnerships
:: Community Organisation Representatives: Engaged in outreach or knowledge transfer initiatives