Lauren Strong | University of Cumbria

Biography

Lecturer within the Institute of Health, with a role spanning teaching, research
and knowledge exchange. I bring extensive experience across organisational
development, workforce learning and digital transformation, supporting
students and partners to navigate complexity, change and innovation across
public, voluntary and organisational settings.

Qualifications and memberships

Master of Research (MRes) – in progress
AI Robots in Care: Exploring Young Care Workers’ Perspectives Through Q-
Methodology

Academic and research interests

Digital transformation and emerging technologies, including AI and robotics, in people-centred, regulated and safety-critical work environments
The relationship between organisational culture, systems and professional judgement
Leadership, workforce development and learning across large, complex organisations
Ethical, relational and human-centred approaches to innovation and technological change
Practice-based and experiential pedagogies that support learning in conditions of uncertainty and risk

Recent external roles

Lead and contributor to cross-sector digital transformation and workforce
development initiatives, working with regional and national partners across public services and organisational settings
Organiser of Shaping a Tech and Innovation-Enabled Workforce conference (University of Cumbria, Barrow), bringing together education, industry and public sector stakeholders
Engagement with employers and professional bodies to support CPD development, organisational learning and leadership capability