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Radka Newton design forge speaker

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Radka Newton is Professor of Management Education and Innovation and Director of the at Lancaster University Management School. An internationally recognized leader in curriculum transformation and human-centered design, she champions participatory, research-informed approaches that create more inclusive and transformational learning experiences. She is chief editor of , an international anthology exploring the application of human-centered design in education. Radka is deeply committed to the Lancashire region, where her participatory action research brings together communities, policymakers, businesses and universities to address complex place-based challenges. She is Principal Investigator of , a research and innovation project using human-centered design to inform local policy, strengthen regional connections and demonstrate the civic role universities can play in cultivating more resilient and sustainable communities.