Mrs Sam Ingleson
Salford Business School
Current positions
Academic Director of Place Based Impact
Biography
Sam Ingleson is the Academic Director of Place Based Impact and a senior academic leader with over 25 years’ experience developing and leading strategic external engagement across higher education, industry and civic ecosystems, with a proven track record in building high-impact partnerships that drive student experience, research collaboration, income generation, and regional and international reputation.
Specialist in creating place-based and globally connected partnership portfolios, aligning education, research and knowledge exchange to deliver inclusive growth and societal impact. Extensive experience working at the interface of universities, industry, cultural organisations and public sector partners to realise sustainable, long-term collaborations.
Recognised for strengthening institutional positioning through civic leadership, industry integration, and international partnership development, contributing to diversified income streams and enhanced student opportunities.
Sam is also the University of Salford representative on the Board of Trustees for The Working Class Movement Library and is currently The Chair of Trustees.
Areas of Research
My main research interest is around socially engaged arts practice and culture led place making
This extends into my civic and engagement work such as my trustee role for Working Class Movement Library and membership of boards and steering groups across Salford.
Areas of Supervision
Socially Engaged Arts Practice
Culture Led Place Making
Qualifications
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Postgraduate Certificate Teaching & Learning in Higher Education
2010 - 2011 -
Masters in Contemporary Fine Art
2005 - 2008 -
Visual Art and Culture
1995 - 1998