Member of Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law & the Built Environment
From November 2004 to September 2010.
Member of School: School of the Built Environment
From November 2004 to present.
Dr Victoria Simpson
 | Centre for Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures (SURF), Cube Building, 113-115 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DW. |
 | v.simpson@salford.ac.uk |
 | 0161 295 4018 |
 | www.surf.salford.ac.uk |
Key Memberships
Profile Summary
As Research Centre Manager of SURF my key esponsibilities relate to: the management of the Centre as a whole (e.g. strategic direction, resourcing and planning, income generation, representing the Centre within the University and externally etc.); knowledge management (including knowledge exchange strategies and targeted dissemination); direction and management of a number of research projects within the Centre (including responsibility for budgetary control, contractual issues, project staffing and resourcing, research reporting/dissemination etc.); and line management for office support staff. In relation to my role of Centre Manager, I have intellectual interests relating to the development of knowledge management systems to support knowledge exchange of SURF's work to a wide ramge of external audiences. Specific interests are therefore focussed on effective research dissemination methodologies, including the development of different types of research reports, newsletters, website, and other promotional materials.
In addition to the latter, I also have more general intellectual interests focussed in four broad areas. Firstly, the PhD examined the impact of modernisation and the introduction of IT in the betting industry and this has led to interests around social studies of technology and organizational cultures. Secondly, interests relating to the changing role of universities in the knowledge economy. Thirdly, cultures of inquiry, with specific attention to knowledge production, transmission and reception of knowledge within academic disciplines and the health sector. Fourthly, public understanding of science, knowledge transfer and issues of public engagement and renewable energy technologies.
Key Qualifications
2005
M.Sc. Criminal Justice Studies (from University of Portsmouth.).
2004
Ph.D Social Change in the Gaming Industry: A Sociological Investigation (from Manchester Metropolitan University.).
1999
Postgraduate Certificate Education (Post 16) (from Bolton University).
1998
M.A. Sociology (from Manchester Metropolitan University.).
1997
B.A. (Hons) Social Science (from Manchester Metropolitan University).
Key Projects
2007
Jul
Reproducing City-Regions: Rethinking Urbanism in an Era of Climate Change and Resource Constraint
University of Liverpool, £2,495.00.
Investigator: V Simpson (100%).
University of Liverpool, £2,495.00.
Investigator: V Simpson (100%).
Key Publications
Reports
Reviews
Key Presence
Conference Organisation
2009
Jun
European Commission Cooperation in Science and Technology Office C20 Urban Knowledge Arena Network (The Midland Hotel. Manchester, United Kingdom, June 2009).
2009
Jun
Cities, Innovation and the Knowledge Economy: Policy Panel Debate (The Midland Hotel. Manchester, United Kingdom, June 2009).
2009
May
Cities and Climate Change International Policy Debate (MDDA, Manchester, United Kingdom, May 2009).
Organised under the Smart City Futures Initiative, with the SURF research team.
2009
May
Urban Transitions/Technological Transitions: Cities and Low Carbon Transitions (Ove ARUP, Manchester, United Kingdom, May 2009).
Co-hosted by the Urban Transitions ESRC Climate Change Leadership Fellowship and the SURF centre
2009
Jan
Unmaking England?: Is London Delinking from its Peripheries? International Workshop (Organised under the Smart City Futures Initiative) (Ove ARUP, United Kingdom, January 2009).
With the SURF research team
2009
Jan
Unmaking England Policy Panel Debate. (Organised under the Smart City Futures Initiative). (CUBE, Manchester, United Kingdom, January 2009).
With the SURF research team
2007
Nov
The Smells, Sights, Sounds, Textures and Tastes of Socio-Technical Transitions: An Exploratory Workshop. Organised under ESRC Research Seminar Series: Rethinking the Urban Experience - The Sensory Production of Place (Workshop at Ove ARUP. Manchester, United Kingdom, November 2007).
With Simon Marvin
2007
Jul
Reproducing City-Regions: Rethinking Urbanism in an Era of Climate Change and Resource Constraint (Workshop at Ove ARUP. Manchester, United Kingdom, July 2007).
International workshop aimed at mixed academic / policy audience organised as part of the ESRC Seminar Series: 'Local Action on Peak Oil' and BUHU, University of Salford. With Simon Marvin and Mike Hodson.
2007
Jun
City-Regions Shaping Transitions in Critical Infrastructure (Workshop at MDDA, Manchester, United Kingdom, June 2007).
Seminar aimed at mixed academic / policy audience organised as part of a project funded by the Northern Way. With Simon Marvin and Mike Hodson
2007
Feb
City-Regions and Critical Infrastructure Workshop ( Workshop at MDDA, Manchester, United Kingdom, February 2007).
Seminar aimed at mixed academic / policy audience organised as part of a project funded by the Northern Way. With Simon Marvin and Mike Hodson.
Honours and Awards
2004
Sep
Awarded fully funded Ph.D. Studentship (Manchester Metropolitan University., United Kingdom, September 2004).
1999
Sep
Awarded fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Post 16) Studentship (Bolton University, United Kingdom, September 1999).
1998
Sep
Awarded fully funded MA Studentship (Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, September 1998).
Internal University Support Received
2009
May
Annual Fund (May 2009).
Showcasing Salford's International Research Expertise: A Strategy for Urban Knowledge Exchange. £5K.
2009
May
Higher Education Innovation Fund 4. (May 2009).
Funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England for two academic staff placements with ARUP. £2,800K.
2009
Jan
Smart City Futures: Creating Space for Innovation and Sustainability with Business and the Community. University of Salford (January 2009).
SURF is theme leader for stratgeic policy engagement. £28K, as part of the SURF team.
2008
May
Research Bidding Support Fund (May 2008).
£2298. Development of a research proposal on Urban Ecological Secuirty, to Realdania, a Danish Strategic Foundation.
2008
May
Research Bidding Support Fund (May 2008).
£2408. Development of a proposal on Sustainable Urban Development, to MISTRA, A Swedish Research Foundation.
2008
Apr
Research Bidding Support Fund (April 2008).
£3,000. Development of a research proposal to the EPSRC Sustainable Urban Environment Phase 3 call.
Invited Papers and Lectures
2009
Jun
Welcome and Introduction (European Commission Cooperation in Science and Technology Office C20 Urban Knowledge Arena Conference, The Midland Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom, June 2009).
Simpson, V.
2009
Apr
Existing and Future Urban Knowledge: Studies in the Production and use of Knowledge in Urban Contexts (COST Network, Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, April 2009).
Simpson, V.
2008
Oct
SURF Research Priorities and Strategic Development (Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment - Away Day, University of Salford, United Kingdom, October 2008).
Simpson, V.
Memberships of External Bodies
2007
Nov
Association for Research Managers and Administrators (United Kingdom, November 2007).
To date
2007
Mar
Association of University Administrators (United Kingdom, March 2007).
To date
Other
2009
Jan
UK Research: The Changing Policy Landscape Conference (United Kingdom, January 2009).
Universities UK. London.
2008
Oct
SURF Research Priorities and Strategic Development (United Kingdom, October 2008).
Presentation given to the BuHu Away Day, University of Salford.
2008
May
SURF Highlights and Overview 2007-2008¿ (United Kingdom, May 2008).
Presentation given to the SURF Management Board Meeting. Manchester
2008
Mar
Working with Uncertainty: Research Administration in the Real World Workshop (United Kingdom, March 2008).
Association of Research Mangers and Administrators. Bristol.
Other Evidence of External Esteem
2009
Mar
Proof Reading and Editing (United Kingdom, March 2009).
Development Course. University of Salford
2008
Dec
Agresso Business World (Finance System): Version 5.5. (United Kingdom, December 2008).
Information and Learning Services, University of Salford.
2008
Feb
Code of Practice for the Recruitment of Staff (United Kingdom, February 2008).
University of Salford.
2007
Jan
Introduction to Desktop Publishing with MS Publisher (United Kingdom, January 2007).
Manchester College of Arts and Technology.
2007
Jan
Advanced Feature of MS Publisher (United Kingdom, January 2007).
Manchester College of Arts and Technology.
2005
Jan
NICAS: Database NIAT - Advanced (United Kingdom, January 2005).
Tameside College
2004
Jan
NICAS: Database Beginner (United Kingdom, January 2004).
Tameside College.
2004
Jan
NICAS: Database Intermediate (United Kingdom, January 2004).
Tameside College.
2004
Jan
OCR: Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (New CLAIT) Databases (United Kingdom, January 2004).
Tameside College.
2004
Jan
OCR: Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (CLAIT Plus) Spreadsheets (United Kingdom, January 2004).
Tameside College.
2003
Jan
OCR: Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (New CLAIT) Spreadsheets (United Kingdom, January 2003).
Tameside College.
2003
Jan
NICAS: Spreadsheet Intermediate (United Kingdom, January 2003).
Tameside College.
2003
Jan
NICAS: Spreadsheet Beginner (United Kingdom, January 2003).
Tameside College.
2001
Jan
OCR: RSA Mailmerge II Part 2 (United Kingdom, January 2001).
(Distinction). Tameside College.
2000
Jan
OCR: RSA Test Processing II Part 1 (United Kingdom, January 2000).
(Distinction). Tameside College.
2000
Jan
OCR: RSA Test Processing II Part 2 (United Kingdom, January 2000).
(Distinction). Tameside College.
Other Research Activity
2009
Jun
Urban Knowledge Arenas (United Kingdom, June 2009).
Funding for COST meeting in Manchester at the Midland Hotel. European Commission COST Office. £9K
2008
Oct
Greater Manchester Environmental Analysis Network (United Kingdom, October 2008).
The aim of the network is to improve mutual awareness of the environmental analysis undertaken in the Manchester City Region and to facilitate greater consideration of this analysis by policy makers through the new Greater Manches... more >>.
2008
Mar
Working with Uncertainty: Research Administration in the Real World (United Kingdom, March 2008).
Association of Research Managers and Administrators (Development Course)
2007
Jul
Urban Strategies and Sustainable Infrastructure: An International Perspective (United Kingdom, July 2007).
Workshop. University of Salford. £10,000. As part of the research team with Simon Marvin and Mike Hodson. Jul 07 to Aug 07.
2007
May
Reproducing City-Regions: Rethinking Urbanism in an Era of Climate Change and Resource Constraint. Workshop (United Kingdom, May 2007).
ESRC Grant. £2k. Principle Investigator. With Simon Marvin and Mike Hodson. May 07 to Dec 07.
2007
Jan
Participant in a new COST Network entitled 'Urban Knowledge Arena' (January 2007).
The main aim of the Action is to explore and develop a European arena for cross-boundary, integrated knowledge and know-how on complex urban problems. (2007, 2008, 2009).
2004
Nov
Regional Knowledge Transfer Between University and Health Sectors. Trent NHS Workforce Development Confederation (United Kingdom, November 2004).
Development of a knowledge transfer strategy. £96k. As part of the research team with Tim May and Beth Perry. Nov 04 to Nov 05
2004
Nov
Create Acceptance. European Commission 6th Framework Programme. A comparative European study of public understanding and new energy technologies (United Kingdom, November 2004).
£76k. As part of the research team with Mike Hodson and Simon Marvin. Nov 04 to Dec 06
Other University Research Roles
2010
Aug
SURF Administrator for the University of Salford Institutional Repository (United Kingdom, August 2010).
To date
2007
Jan
SURF Administrator for the Salford Environment for Expertise and Knowledge (SEEK) (United Kingdom, January 2007).
To date
2007
Jan
Editor of SURF Electronic News Bulletin, disseminated 3 times a year to key external audiences (United Kingdom, January 2007).
To date
2007
Jan
Management and maintenance of SURF contacts database (United Kingdom, January 2007).
To date
2007
Jan
Web Editor of SURF website. (United Kingdom, January 2007).
To date
2006
Jan
Creation, management and maintenance of SURF activity database (United Kingdom, January 2006).
To date