Professor Sally Randles
Professor of Sustainability and Innovation
Professor of Sustainability and Innovation
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Biography
Professor Sally Randles joined Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK in August 2016 as Chair in Sustainability and Innovation within the Faculty of Business and Law. Sally combines this with roles as Faculty Lead on Sustainability; and lead convenor of the Sustainable and Ethical Enterprise Group (SEEG) https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/business-school/research/research-centres/sustai… . She also led the development of the first cross-faculty interdisciplinary (Business, Management, and Science and Engineering) new Masters in Sustainability, Technology and Innovation Management (STIM) https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/msc-sustainability-tec… . Sally retains Associate Fellow roles at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR) at the University of Manchester, and the Centre for Organisations Research and Design (CORD) at Arizona State University, USA and held a Gordon Fellowship at the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Sally has a PhD from the University of Manchester in urban geography and political economy where she compared economic development and governance in Manchester (UK) and Lyon (France). Her current research interest is in sustainability and responsible innovation, spanning systems and organisations perspectives. She has held leadership roles in a number of EC projects including the H2020 grants: SMART-Maps, JERRI and RES-AGorA. Previous employment includes Principal Economic Development Officer within regional government in the UK; Survey Officer and author at the UK Consumers’ Association, ‘Which?’ magazine; and co-ordinating community development projects in Spitalfields, East London.
Other academic service (administration and management)
Feb-Dec 2016 – Elected Scientist in Charge of the FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network, ‘Innovation for Society’. See http://www.abis-global.org/projects/i4s
2015 – Holder of a Donald Gordon Fellowship for Research, Awarded by the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
2015 – Representative for the University of Manchester for the Virtual Institute of Innovation Research (VIRI) funded by the US National Science Foundation and hosted by Arizona State University.
2014 – Invited Affiliated Fellow to the Centre of Organisations Research and Design (CORD), Arizona State University, USA.
2012-2015, Elected Board Member, The Society for the Study of Nanoscience and Emergent Technologies.
Journal article reviewer: invited regularly by
- Research Policy
- Cambridge Journal of Economics
- Journal of Industrial Ecology
- Technology Analysis and Strategic Management
- Journal of Cleaner Production
- Science and Public Policy
As 2014 – By invitation from various publishers has reviewed 4 book manuscripts, 2 book proposals, many journal articles, and research proposals applying for funding from National Research Councils (Netherlands, Norway, BBRC UK, ) on topics such as public engagement and democracy, responsible innovation, urban socio-technical infrastructures, societal grand challenges.
Research outputs
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Books (authored/edited/special issues)
Lindner, R., Kuhlmann, S., Randles, S., Bedsted, B., Greissler, E., Loconto, A., Mejigaard, N. (2016) Navigating Towards Shared Responsibility in Research and Innovation: Approach, Process and Results of the RES-AGorA Project. Fraumhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI), Karlsruhe, Germany.
Edler, J., Randles, S., Gee, S. (2014) Preliminary Lessons from a Case Study Programme. Report Within the EU Funded Project "Responsible Research and Innovation in a Distributed Anticipatory Governance Frame. A Constructive Socio-Normative Approach".
Green, K., Randles, S. (2006) Industrial ecology and spaces of innovation.
Green, K., Randles, S. (2006) At the interface of innovation studies and industrial ecology.
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Chapters in books
Wadham, H., Hart, C., Hashmi, A., Kettleborough, H.M., Marron, R., Randles, S., Skritsovali, K., Tucker, M. (2023) 'Sustainability education beyond the classroom: how the “exploding university” nurtures collective intelligence across local and global communities.' In Meletiadou, E. (ed.) Handbook of Research on Implications of Sustainable Development in Higher Education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, pp. 202-229.
Randles, S., Wadham, H., Skritsovali, K., Hart, C., Hoque, S., Kettleborough, H., Klapper, R., Marron, R., Taylor, D., Walley, L. (2023) 'Transformative learning, community and leadership for sustainability action.' In Purcell, W.M., Haddock-Fraser, J. (ed.) The Bloomsbury Handbook of Sustainability in Higher Education: an agenda for transformational change. Bloomsbury, pp. 87-108.
Randles, S. (2019) 'Interview with Piero Bassetti, President of Fondazione Giannino Bassetti.' International Handbook on Responsible Innovation: A Global Resource. pp. 522-527.
Randles, S. (2017) 'Chapter iii.3.2 of the GUNi Report No 6 'A New Social Contract, De-Facto Responsible Innovation, and Institutional Change: The Case of Arizona State University (ASU).' Global Universities Network for Innovation (GUNi) Report No 6: 'Higher Education in the World: Towards a Socially Responsible University: Balancing the Global with the Local.
Randles, S. (2016) 'Research and Innovation Approach, Process and Results of the Res-AGorA Project.' In Lindner, R., Kuhlmann, S., Randles, S., Bedsted, B., Gorgoni, G., Griessler, E., Loconto, A., Mejfgaard, N. (ed.) Navigating Towards Shared Responsibility. Germany: Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI,
Randles, S., Edler, J., Gee, S., Gough, C. (2016) 'Chapter 7: Res-AGorA Case Studies: Drawing Transversal Lessons.' In Lindner, R., Kuhlmann, S., Randles, S., Bedsted, B., Greissler, E., Loconto, A., Mejlgaard, N. (ed.) Navigating Towards Shared Responsibility in Research and Innovation: Approach, Process and Results of the RES-AGorA Project. Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI), Karlsruhe, Germany,
Tancoigne, E., Randles, S., Joly, P.B. (2016) 'Chapter 4: Evolution of a Concept: A Scientometric Analysis of RRI.' In Lindner, R., Kuhlmann, S., Randles, S., Bedsted, B., Greissler, E., Loconto, A., Mejlgaard, N. (ed.) Navigating Towards Shared Responsibility In Research and Innovation: Approach, Process and Results of the RES-AGorA Project.
Kuhlmann, S., Lindner, R., Randles, S. (2016) 'Chapter 12: Conclusion: Making Responsibility an Institutionalised Ambition.' In Lindner, R., Kuhlmann, S., Randles, S., Bedsted, B., Greissler, E., Loconto, A., Meijlgaard, N. (ed.) Navigating Towards Shared Responsibility in Research and Innovation: Approach, Process and Results of the RES-AGorA Project. Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI), Karlsruhe, Germany,
Randles, S., Mander, S. (2012) 'Mobility, markets and ‘hidden’ intermediation: Aviation and frequent flying.' Shaping Urban Infrastructures: Intermediaries and the Governance of Socio-Technical Networks. pp. 124-138.
Randles, S., Mander, S. (2012) 'Practice(s) and ratchet(s): A sociological examination of frequent flying.' Climate Change and Aviation: Issues, Challenges and Solutions. pp. 245-272.
Mander, S., Randles, S. (2012) 'Aviation coalitions: Drivers of growth and implications for carbon dioxide emissions reduction.' Climate Change and Aviation: Issues, Challenges and Solutions. pp. 273-290.
Cen, Y., Li, X., Randles, S. (2006) 'Waste incineration for energy: The experience of China.' Industrial Ecology and Spaces of Innovation. pp. 175-200.
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Reports
Warnke, P., Röß, A., Spitzley, A., Friedrich, M., Klages, T., Wuchner, A., Randles, S., Vargas, V. (2019) D10.4: User Briefs, WP 10 Multi-level learning and communication, Joining Efforts for Responsible Research and Innovation (JERRI), European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 709747.
Randles, S., Hajhashem, M., Gonzales, M., Demeny, E., Kakuk, P. (2019) Deliverable Report of the H2020 Project 'SMART-Map': Roadmaps to the Societal Mobilisation for the Advancement of Responsible Development of Industrial Technologies D7.2 Formative and Summative Evaluation of the SMART-Map Project: Final Report.
Randles, S., Demeny, E., Hajhashem, M., Kakuk, P. (2018) Deliverable Report of the H2020 Project 'SMART-Map': Roadmaps to the Societal Mobilisation for the Advancement of Responsible Development of Industrial Technologies.
Randles, S., Lindner, R., Kuhlmann, S. (2016) Res-AGorA Results and Outputs - Bringing it all together. Res-AGorA Policy Note #3.
Kuhlmann, S., Edler, J., Ordonez-Matamoros, G., Randles, S., Walhout, B., Gough, C., Lindner, R. (2016) Responsibility Navigator. Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI.
Randles, S., Lang, A., Lindner, R., Kuhlmann, S. (2016) Lessons from RRI in the Making. Res-AGorA Policy Note #1.
Edler, J., Randles, S., Gee, S., Walhout, L.B. (2014) Governance Situations and Challenges. Conceptualising Variety to Underpin a Socio-Normative RRI Governance Framework. Report in the context of the EU Funded Project Res-AGorA.
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Journal articles
Skritsovali, K., Randles, S., Hannibal, C. (2023) 'Missing Attention to Power Dynamics in Collaborative Multi-Actor Business Models for Sustainability.' Sustainability, 15(3)
Randles, S., Tancoigne, E., Joly, P.B. (2022) 'Two tribes or more? The historical emergence of discourse coalitions of responsible research and innovation (rri) and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).' Journal of Responsible Innovation, 9(2) pp. 248-274.
Randles, S., Dewick, P., Hannan, E., Nicholson, D.T., Rietbergen, M., Taylor, C., Vargas, V., Wadham, H., Withycombe Keeler, L. (2022) 'Applying Enquiry and Problem Based earning to Mission-oriented Innovation Policy: From Policy to Pedagogy to Teaching and Learning Practice.' Journal of International Education in Business, 15(1) pp. 52-73.
Owen, R., Pansera, M., Macnaghten, P., Randles, S. (2020) 'Organisational institutionalisation of responsible innovation.' Research Policy, 50(1)
Vargas, V.R., Lawthom, R., Prowse, A., Randles, S., Tzoulas, K. (2019) 'Implications of vertical policy integration for sustainable development implementation in higher education institutions.' Journal of Cleaner Production, 235
Vargas, V., Lawthom, R., Prowse, A., Randles, S., Tzoulas, K. (2018) 'Sustainable development stakeholder networks for organisational change in Higher Education Institutions: a case study from the UK.' Journal of Cleaner Production, 208pp. 470-478.
Randles, S., Laasch, O. (2016) 'Theorising the Normative Business Model.' Organization & Environment, 29(1) pp. 53-73.
Throne-Holst, H., Randles, S., Greiffenhagen, C., Sta, L.E. (2009) 'Risk, Responsibility, Rights, Regulation and Representation in the Value Chain of Nano-Products.' unknown,
Randles, S., Bows, A. (2009) 'Aviation, emissions and the climate change debate.' Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 21(1) pp. 1-16.
Randles, S., Mander, S. (2009) 'Aviation, consumption and the climate change debate: 'Are you going to tell me off for flying?'.' Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 21(1) pp. 93-113.
Randles, S. (2008) 'From Nano-Ethicswash to Real-Time Regulation.' Journal of Industrial Ecology, 12(3) pp. 270-274.
Randles, S., Dewick, P., Loveridge, D., Schmidt, J.C. (2008) 'Nano-worlds as Schumpeterian emergence and Polanyian double-movements.' Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 20(1) pp. 1-11.
Laredo, P., Bakker, K., Randles, S. (2008) 'Institutional Transformation and the Transforming Doctorate.' Unknown,
Loverige, D., Dewick, P., Randles, S. (2008) 'Converging Technologies at the Nano-Scale: The Making of a New World?.' Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 20(1) pp. 29-43.
Randles, S. (2007) 'Multiscalar landscapes: transnational corporations, business ethics and industrial ecology.' Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal, 4(3/4) pp. 164-164.
Randles, S., Berkhout, F. (2006) 'Industrial Ecology and Spaces of Innovation: Emerging Themes.' Unknown,
Randles, S., Warde, A. (2006) 'Consumption: The View From Theories of Practice.' Unknown,
Randles, S., Dicken, P. (2004) '‘Scale’ and the Instituted Construction of the Urban: Contrasting the Cases of Manchester and Lyon.' Environment and Planning A, 36(11) pp. 2011-2032.
Randles, S. (2003) 'Issues for a Neo-Polanyian Research Agenda in Economic Sociology.' International Review of Sociology, 13(2) pp. 409-434.
Randles, S. (2002) 'Complex Systems Applied? The Merger that made Glaxo SmithKline.' Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 14(3) pp. 331-354.
Allen, P., Ramlogan, R., Randles, S. (2002) 'Complex Systems and the Merger Process.' Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 14(3) pp. 315-329.
Harvey, M., Randles, S. (2002) 'Markets, the Organisation of Exchanges and « Instituted economic process » - An Analytical Perspective.' Revue d’économie industrielle, 101(1) pp. 11-30.
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Conference papers
Daimer, S., Randles, S., Vargas, V.R. (2018) 'RRI and institutional change: Studying ‘deep institutionalisation’ in non-European cases.' In European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation. Paris, 6/6/2018 - 8/6/2018.
Randles, S., Laredo, P. (2012) 'Researching Responsible Innovation and Responsible Governance, Reflections on Social Inquiry and Method.' 1/10/2012 - 1/10/2012.
Randles, S., Youtie, J., Harthorn, B.H., Shapira, P., Von Schomberg, R. (2011) 'A Transatlantic Conversation on Responsible Innovation and Responsible Governance.' 1/11/2011 - 1/11/2011.
Randles, S., McMeekin, A., Southerton, D., Tether, B.S., Warde, A. (2001) 'Between Demand and Consumption: A Framework for Research.' 1/1/2001 - 1/1/2001.
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Other
Wood, F.R., Bleda, M., Randles, S., Footitt, A.J. (2013) Aviation in the North West: Emissions, Economics and Organisational Flying.