Dr David Adkins

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    Overview

    Profile summary

    Interim Deputy Head of School. Experienced academic leader and lecturer covering a range of subjects across maritime business and supply chain management. Research focused on regional development and cluster issues in the maritime sector.

    Professional memberships

    • Fellow of the Regional Studies Association
    • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
    • Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
    • Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

    Roles on external bodies

    I was Joint Chair of the Devon & Cornwall Branch of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 2017-2018

    Supervised research degrees

    Supervision of 2 maritime PhDs and 1 DBA student.

    Teaching interests

    Maritime business, regulation, legislation, policy, and history. Supply chain management, focusing on commercial and procurement management.

    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):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals