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Organization profile
Introduction
The Institute for Social Innovation and Impact (ISII) at the University of Northampton evaluates and measures the social impact of social innovations in the UK and around the world, as well as exploring the financing of, and policy support for, social innovation. The ISII defines social impact as ‘the economic, social and environmental benefits delivered by an organisation to society’ and the Institute views social innovation as any new structure or process that enhances a society’s resources and cohesion. Crucially, the ISII is fully self-sustaining and sources its income entirely from external contracts/grants, with no core University funding provided. In this way it operates in the same manner as a socially innovative, entrepreneurial organisation!
What does the ISII do?
- Supports social innovators to develop their ideas and organisations through the delivery of cutting-edge academic research and consultancy services.
- Collaborates on multi-disciplinary research projects through internal partnerships with the University’s other research institutes and centres, as well through external partnerships with other universities and organisations.
- Evaluates the social impact of a range of initiatives and organisations, through the use of their bespoke ‘Social Impact Matrix©’ and qualitative research methods.
- Supports the University in developing, implementing and evaluating socially innovative, high impact projects.
What are the ISII’s areas of interest?
The Institute for Social Innovation and Impact (ISII) has research interests in several areas, including at national, European and international levels:
- Social Innovation
- Social Impact
- Social Investment
- Educational Innovation
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Public Service Reform
- Cross-cultural research
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Who are some of the ISII’s key partners?
ISII works/has worked with a range of external partners locally, nationally and internationally, including:
- Big Lottery Fund
- Ministry of Defence
- National Economics University Hanoi
- Northamptonshire Community Foundation
- Vietnam National University Hanoi
- European Commission
- HM Treasury
- Big Issue Invest
- British Council
For further information please contact the Institute’s team at ISII@northampton.ac.uk
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Profiles
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Dr Toa Giroletti
- Institute for Social Innovation and Impact - Researcher in Social Innovation & Impact
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Prof Richard Hazenberg
- Institute for Social Innovation and Impact - Professor of Social Innovation
- Centre for Sustainable Futures
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Dr Ecem Karlidag-Dennis
- Institute for Social Innovation and Impact - Senior Researcher in Social Innovation & Impact
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Michael Maher
- Institute for Social Innovation and Impact - Researcher in Social Innovation & Impact
- University of Northampton, Graduate School
Person: Ph.D.
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Dr Claire Paterson-Young
- Institute for Social Innovation and Impact - Principal Researcher & Research Leader in Social Innovation
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Reviewing & improving identification of ex-service personnel in the Criminal Justice System in England, Wales and Scotland and their access to and take up of support
Callender, M., Hazenberg, R., Paterson-Young, C. & Cahalin, K.
2/08/21 → 28/02/23
Project: Research › Charitable Funding
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Advancing Digital Competence in Higher Education
Karlidag-Dennis, E., Hazenberg, R., Maher, M. & Hogg, M.
1/04/21 → 31/03/23
Project: Research › European Funding
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#UpForTheCup
Stone, E., Maxwell, L., Paterson-Young, C., Somerfield, K. & Douglas, I.
Project: Research › Charitable Funding
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Social Innovation Linkages for Knowledge Exchange Network – Vietnam (SILKEN-VIETNAM)
Majewsky-Anderson, M., Hazenberg, R., Paterson-Young, C., Karlidag-Dennis, E., Truong Nam, T., McMillan, C. & Cawood-Campbell, R.
Project: Research › UK Government
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Between Innovative and Habitual Behavior. Evidence from a Study on Sustainability in Greece, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and the United Kingdom
Baran, M., Hazenberg, R., Iwinska, K., Kasianiuk, K., Perifanos, I., Maria Ferreira da Silva, J. & Vasconselos, C., 9 Jan 2023, In: Frontiers in Energy Research. 10, 1030418.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Knowledge Exchange for Better Business (KE4BB) Final Evaluation – North Northants
Paterson-Young, C. & Hazenberg, R., Jan 2023, University of Northampton Institute of Social Innovation and Impact . 35 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Knowledge Exchange for Better Business (KE4BB) Final Evaluation – West Northants
Paterson-Young, C. & Hazenberg, R., Jan 2023, University of Northampton Institute of Social Innovation and Impact . 43 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Mobile Arts for Peace: Small Grants Evaluation Report
Hazenberg, R., Paterson-Young, C., Maher, M. & Karlidag-Dennis, E., 2 Feb 2023, University of Northampton. 73 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › peer-review
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Access & Participation Plan Financial Support Evaluation 2022
Maher, M., Hazenberg, R., Karlidag-Dennis, E. & Hogg, M., 1 Dec 2022, University of Northampton. 70 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
Datasets
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"If I wasn't a Project Manager" Dataset
Maher, M. (Creator) & Karlidag-Dennis, E. (Creator), Journal of Education and Work, 9 Mar 2022
DOI: 10.24339/f658aaa3-a763-4cce-8a14-d63ccfc8d03f, https://doi.org/10.1080/13639080.2022.2036712
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Big Potential Advanced Applicant Dataset
Hazenberg, R. (Creator), University of Northampton, 22 Oct 2020
DOI: 10.24339/adaebc69-7c6b-4bf7-bf8c-aca6cb383668
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Big Potential Breakthrough Applicant Dataset
Hazenberg, R. (Creator), University of Northampton, 22 Oct 2020
DOI: 10.24339/af55047c-a2bd-44f6-8fb1-ad1ae2c2cd1c
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Activities
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External Examiner (MPhil/PhD) at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Richard Hazenberg (Examiner)
25 Apr 2022 → 24 Apr 2025Activity: Examinations › Examination › Research
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Cross-Comparison Research SIG Discussion Session
Claire Paterson-Young (Author)
23 Jun 2022Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Symposium › Research
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PhD Examination - : ‘You Have to Keep Sight of the Fact That These Are Children’: YOT Worker Perceptions of Responsibilisation in Youth Justice
Claire Paterson-Young (Examiner)
2 Sep 2022Activity: Examinations › Examination › Research
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Social Enterprise Incubaion Cell SEII 2K22 – Social Enterprise Forum
Richard Hazenberg (Author)
7 Jan 2022Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Symposium › Research
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Jon Egging Trust Report (Update)
Ecem Karlidag-Dennis (Author)
1 Mar 2022Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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Impacts
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Bringing SEND Research -- 'Nowhere Fits' and 'Tiger Mothers' -- to Educational Practitioners
Manpreet Bajwa-Patel (Principal Investigator)
Impact: Social impacts, 04: Quality Education (UN SDG), 10: Reduced Inequalities (UN SDG)
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Cadet Forces Funding: Question for Short Debate (House of Lords)
Richard Hazenberg (Principal Investigator)
Impact: 04: Quality Education (UN SDG), 10: Reduced Inequalities (UN SDG), 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (UN SDG)
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Co-Design of Government Outcomes Lab
Richard Hazenberg (Principal Investigator) & Simon Denny (Co-Investigator)
Impact: Public policy impacts, Social impacts, Economic impacts, 08: Decent Work and Economic Growth (UN SDG), 09: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (UN SDG), 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (UN SDG)
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Contributing quantitative consumer analysis to a market research report on hide and leather exports in the United States
Richard Hazenberg (Principal Investigator) & Marc Gummer (Principal Investigator)
Impact: Economic impacts, Environmental impacts, 08: Decent Work and Economic Growth (UN SDG), 09: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (UN SDG)
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Contributing to UK Government Policy regarding Health and Social Care
Richard Hazenberg (Principal Investigator)
Impact: 03: Good Health and Well-Being (UN SDG), 09: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (UN SDG), Public policy impacts, Quality of life impacts, Health and Well-Being impacts, Economic impacts
Student theses
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Conceptualising Social Value: Perspectives of the Public, Private and Third Sectors in the UK
Author: Jain, P., 2018Supervisor: Seddon, F. A. (External person) (Supervisor) & Hazenberg, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Examining the experiences and decision-making processes of underrepresented students at a post-1992 University
Author: Hall, F., Feb 2020Supervisor: Hazenberg, R. (Supervisor), Bajwa-Patel, M. (Supervisor) & Denny, S. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Exploring the role of empathy in social enterprise
Author: Kopec-Massey, A., 2017Supervisor: Hazenberg, R. (Supervisor) & Seddon, F. A. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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'Inspiring Futures' - How social impact measurement as a form of organisational performance management can enhance outcomes for children and young people in custody
Author: Paterson-Young, C., Oct 2018Supervisor: Hazenberg, R. G. (Supervisor) & Bajwa-Patel, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Measuring autonomy through a subjective evaluation
Author: Giroletti, T., 13 Apr 2017Supervisor: Chiappero-Martinetti, E. (External person) (Supervisor) & Fabrizi, E. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Press / Media
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Bottom-up approaches to develop teaching and research for social entrepreneurs and social innovators
Toa Giroletti, Francesca Calo, Daniele Tori & Awele Achi
28/11/22
1 Media contribution
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The G20 mandate: Making digital transformation more inclusive
Richard Hazenberg, Claire Paterson-Young & Muhammad Ariono Margiono
23/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Social Impact Heroes: ‘Professor Richard Hazenberg of the G-Accelerator”
17/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
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University of Northampton makes Higher Education world top 25 for tackling inequality
30/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Prizes
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Social Enterprise Journal Highly Commended Paper
Seddon, Frederick A (Recipient), Hazenberg, Richard (Recipient) & Denny, Simon (Recipient), 30 Nov 2015
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Social Enterprise Journal Outstanding Reviewer Award
Hazenberg, Richard (Recipient), 30 Nov 2018
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