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Last updated 21st August 2025
Biography
I joined the University in 1997 and during my time at Huddersfield, I have fulfilled a number of roles including module and course leadership of several health-related courses. I have a special interest in the pedagogy of social enterprise, flexible learning, and Mentoring.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Mentorship
- Coaching and support
- Applied pedagogy
- Governance
- Equality and access in education
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Digging in their Heels: Understanding the Eco System for Women Entrepreneurs in Ghana and India
Halsall, J., Oberoi, R., Winful, E. C., Opoku-Asante, K., Quaye, J. N. A., Shabbir, I., Quintans Costa, C., Snowden, M., Edzewodzi, S., Lawson, J. D. & Holland, C., 4 Dec 2025, (Accepted/In press) The Palgrave Handbook on Politics of Gender and Identity in the Lusophone World: Referencing the Past, Understanding the Present, and Preparing the Future. Leandro, F., Oberoi, R., Li, Y. & Proença Garcia, F. (eds.). Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Does the entrepreneurship learning approach influence self-efficacy? The role of students’ entrepreneurial competence and satisfaction
Afriyie, E. O., Snowden, M., Winful, E. C., Opoku-Asante, K., Chosniel Ocloo, E., Quaye, J. N. A., Opuni, F. F., Hyams-Ssekasi, D. & Halsall, J., 1 Dec 2025, In: Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 14, 1, 24 p., 112.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Positioning Social Enterprise as an Engine for Economic Growth: Policy Discourse
Winful, E. C., Snowden, M., Quaye, J. N. A., Halsall, J., Afriyie, E. O., Hyams-Ssekasi, D., Opuni, F. F., Opoku-Asante, K., Chosniel Ocloo, E. & Wisdom, L., 1 Jan 2025, Developing University Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kamuriwo, S., Jones, S., Marshall, N. & Kinoti, M. W. (eds.). World Scientific, p. 155-185 31 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Setting the Agenda in the Digital Age: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability: An International Comparison
Halsall, J., Powell, J. L., Snowden, M., Oberoi, R., Mswaka, W., Bhandari, R., Winful, E. C., Clegg, P. & Stockton, J., 17 Nov 2025, (Accepted/In press) Sustainable Management, Responsible Leadership, and Corporate Behaviour in the Age of Environmental Crisis. Vig, S. & Pandey, A. (eds.). Springer Singapore, (Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Management).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Exploring the sustainable development goals through women's social entrepreneurship in the North Western region of India
Kaur, S., Ibrahim, M., Muchie, M., Halsall, J., Snowden, M., Oberoi, R. & Singh, M., 22 Jul 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Essential Elements in the Establishment of a Sustainable Social Enterprise
Halsall, J. (Speaker) & Snowden, M. (Speaker)
6 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Assessment of Entrepreneurial Resilience among Small and Medium Women Entrepreneurs in South Asia: A Desk Review
Hemachandra, K. (Speaker), Kamileen, G. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Amaratunga, D. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Haigh, R. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Halsall, J. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Snowden, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Dissanayake, R. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Weerasinghe, R. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
19 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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An Opportunity for All: Enhancing Social Enterprise in Ghana
Halsall, J. (Invited speaker) & Snowden, M. (Speaker)
10 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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International Workshop Cum Conference
Snowden, M. (Organiser), Halsall, J. (Organiser), Oberoi, R. (Participant), Winful, E. C. (Participant) & Bell, R. (Participant)
28 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Disadvantaged Communities: A Transformative Approach
Smith, H. (Organiser), Snowden, M. (Organiser), Bartholomew, M. (Organiser), Halsall, J. (Organiser), Bell, R. (Organiser) & Jawasreh, M. (Panelist)
5 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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ATU Collaborates with University of Huddersfield and Bolton University to Tackle Youth Unemployment
Snowden, M., Winful, E. C., Halsall, J. & Hyams-Ssekasi, D.
14/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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The Status of Social Enterprise in Ghana
Snowden, M., Winful, E. C., Halsall, J., Chosniel Ocloo, E., Hyams-Ssekasi, D., Afriyie, E. O., Opuni, F. F., Opoku-Asante, K. & Quaye, J. N. A.
22/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Social Enterprise: The Quiet Solution to Ghana’s Unemployment Situation
Quaye, J. N. A., Snowden, M., Winful, E. C., Halsall, J., Hyams-Ssekasi, D. & Opuni, F. F.
12/01/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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The Quiet Revolution: Power of Social Enterprise
Quaye, J. N. A., Snowden, M., Winful, E. C., Halsall, J., Hyams-Ssekasi, D., Opuni, F. F., Afriyie, E. O., Chosniel Ocloo, E. & Opoku-Asante, K.
22/12/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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The Role of Higher Education in Enhancing Social Enterprise
Oberoi, R., Snowden, M. & Halsall, J.
13/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research