Sarah Holcombe

Sarah is a Knowledge Exchange Specialist in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business.  This role sees her acting as a conduit between external organisations and the University, supporting access to expertise and facilities across a wide range of specialisms including art & design, business management, education and more.

Through her work at the University, Sarah supports organisations to find solutions to real-world challenges, to gain new insights, and to unlock new opportunities.  Whether its consulting on an innovative project, conducting research or providing training and development programmes, Sarah and her colleagues in The Bridge and wider Faculty are dedicated to supporting partners in achieving their goals.

With almost 20 years’ experience in the education sector, Sarah is passionate about supporting knowledge exchange initiatives that are impactful for all concerned, delivering genuine impact for the partner organisation, bringing new perspectives into the University, and expanding real-world opportunities for students and staff across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business.  

Projects delivered include: Entrepreneurial Futures (Immersive Strand), iMayflower Innovative Placements Scheme, OfS HE Short Course Trial & KTP Capacity Building.