Objectives

Our collaboration with the University of Exeter will address real-world challenges in the learning and development sector through impactful research, and develop new ideas for diagnostic technology services and/or how we deliver them effectively.  

We are currently recruiting a candidate whose research expertise fits within our wider business landscape of organisational development, with a particular focus on new and emerging technology in the digital learning sphere. We would like our Associate to use their expertise and add value to Alchemist through their research with a view to co-publishing research and engage in thought leadership through publishing reports and articles that share an academic insight.

We are interested in devising a robust diagnostics tool so that we can provide even more relevant and reliable metrics on the performance of their learning programmes with Alchemist, before, during and after they have engaged with us. We would like to lead the way with demonstrating the value of a truly blended learning approach in the commercial sector.

Outcomes

Whether we manage to create a ‘model’ or not, we’re confident the research framework will give us a number of interesting insights to share in the L&D  field, co-publishing research with the University of Exeter. We have a completely open agenda regarding the outcomes of the research, as this is a true learning opportunity for our business and we are willing to be shaped by the outcome, not shape the research to suit our preference. We would like this to start an ongoing strategic relationship between Alchemist and the University of Exeter.