I have 14 years’ experience delivering socio-economic research, project management, and bid/funding applications. I have led and delivered large scale projects commissioned by organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors, including impact and process evaluations, economic impact assessments and several projects focusing on practice and procedure in the Higher Education sector. I also have strong experience in developing the research infrastructure at leading modern and research-intensive universities, having managed the Pedagogic Research and Intelligence Observatory, and coordinated applications the Economic and Social Research Council at the University of Exeter. I am currently employed at the °µÍø½âÃÜ on the Green Minds project, focusing on engagement, use and benefits of green and blue space.
Qualifications
MRes (University Exeter) 2005 – Social History with Social Science Research Methods
BA Hons (University of Exeter, First Class) 2004 – History
Employment:
2005 – 2013: Researcher at the Socio-economic Research and Intelligence (SERIO) Observatory, °µÍø½âÃÜ
2013 – 2015: Manager of the Pedagogic Research Institute and Observatory, °µÍø½âÃÜ
2015 – 2016: Research Manager, SERIO
2016 – 2017: Research and Development Manager, University of Exeter
Teaching
Teaching interests
I have previously lectured on radical politics in 19th/20th Century England, and alternative sources for historians at the °µÍø½âÃÜ.
Research
Research interests
My interests are diverse (see commissioned projects and reports below) but grounded in socio-economic research methods. My current research focus includes the uses, perceptions and benefits of green and blue spaces.
Fisher, A. (2016) Review of Research Performance Indicators: °µÍø½âÃÜ University compared to its Comparator Institutions
Fisher, A. and Hocking, A. (2016) The Impact of the Seale-Hayne Educational Trust Funding Programme
Pearson, J. and Fisher, A. (2016) °µÍø½âÃÜ University Perceptions Study
Fisher, A. and Hocking, A. (2015) °µÍø½âÃÜ University: the Enterprise Journey (in press).
Pearson, J. and Fisher, A. (2015) Royal Devon and Exeter Trust Stakeholder Engagement Analysis
Fisher, A. and Collings, J. (2013; 2014; 2015) °µÍø½âÃÜ University School Data Analysis: student profile; attainment; and, experience.
Fisher, A., Hocking, A. and Bell, L. (2012) A Review of Screening Strategies for Anal Cancer
Hocking, A. and Fisher, A. (2013; 2012) °µÍø½âÃÜ University Enterprise Solutions Service: a study of customer satisfaction
Dawson, A. and Fisher, A. (2012) Beacon South West: a survey amongst its membership base
Hocking, A., Vicente, F., Fisher, A. (2012) Professionalised student volunteering within a social enterprise setting
Fisher, A. and Dawson, D. (2011) Stakeholder engagement in an enterprise market space, Enterprising Universities (HEFCE, LGM Fund)
Fisher, A. and Pearson, J. (2011) Case studies of enterprising initiative within the HEFCE LGM study family (X 8)
Southern, R., Strickland, M. Rhodes, B., Fisher, A. (March 2010) PROTTEC Work Package One: regional strategies, partnership capabilities and tech transfer state of the art.
Southern, R., Bell, Strickland, M., Fisher, A. (Feb 2009). °µÍø½âÃÜ Local Economic Strategy Critical Success Factors: Benchmarking °µÍø½âÃÜ Against Eight UK Cities Final Report.
Southern, R., Bryant, L., Fisher, A. (Sept 2008). Literature Search: 8-10 Week Serum Screening for Down’s Syndrome.
Southern, R., Bell, Strickland, M., Fisher, A., Woods, M. (Nov 2008). Whitleigh Youth Research: Final Evaluation Woodview Learning Community
Southern. R., Strickland, M., Fisher, A. (May 2008). Devon Community Foundation Devon Step Up and Exeter Positive Steps End of Grant Evaluation Final Report.
Southern, R., Fisher, A., Vicente, F. and Sulman, A. (March 2008) Evaluation of the SRB6 Programme in °µÍø½âÃÜ Final Report.
Southern, R., Fisher, A. (March 2008) Evaluation of the SRB5 Programme in °µÍø½âÃÜ Final Report.
Southern, R., Annison, J., Fisher, A., and Vicente, F. (Feb 08). Evaluation of the Prolific Offenders Resettlement through Co-ordinated Housing (PORCH) Project Final Report.
Southern, R., Meethan, K., Fisher, A., and Butts, S. (Sep 2007). Economic Impact Assessment of the Summer Festival in °µÍø½âÃÜ.
Southern, R., Annison, J., Fisher, A., Vicente, F., and Farbus, L. (Aug 2007). Evaluation of the ESF Funded Warbarth Project in Cornwall Delivered by Working Links.
Bryant, L., Fisher, A., Vicente, F. (June 2007). Fetal Anomaly Ultrasound Screening Programme Study: Literature Survey.
Southern, R., Annison, J., Vicente, F., and Fisher, A. (April 2007). Interim Evaluation of the PORCH Project.
Southern, R., Shepherd, R., Vicente, F., and Fisher, A. (March 2007). The Food & Drink Sector in Cornwall Scenario Planning Report.
Southern, R., Strickland, M., Screeton, J., Vicente, F., and Fisher, A. (Feb 2007). Evaluation of Prince Rock Primary School’s Healthy Living Initiatives.
Southern, R., Meethan, K., and Fisher, A. (Jan 2007). Evaluation of Pathways to the Future Project.
Southern, R., Pearson, J., Vicente, F., and Fisher, A. (October 2006). °µÍø½âÃÜ Healthy Living Centres Evaluation – Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre.
Southern, R. Meethan, K., and Fisher, A. (2006) Phoenix Project Evaluation
Personal
Reports & invited lectures
I enjoy playing the guitar, building canoes and exploring inland waterways.