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Profile

Qualifications

PhD title: ‘Understanding social processes in the development of internal corporate ventures: A social constructionist perspective’.
Supervisors: Prof. David Brooksbank (UWIC), Prof. Luke Pittaway (Georgia Southern, USA), Dr. Ramdane Djebarni (Glamorgan).
Examiners: Prof. Denise Fletcher (Luxembourg), Prof. David Rae (Lincoln), Prof. Hugh Coombs (Glamorgan).
PGCED Educational Development (Glamorgan, 2005)
MA Entrepreneurial Studies (Wales, Lampeter, 2001)
BA(Hons) English Literature (Wales, Lampeter, 1998)

Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Member of the Academy of Management, Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, International Council of Small Business, European Council of Small Business, Enterprise Educators UK.

Experience

Richard was previously a lecturer in enterprise in the Welsh Enterprise Institute at the University of Glamorgan. In addition he was project manager for four years at a small fast-growth HR internet solutions company based in London, during its flotation on AIM.
 Richard has delivered enterprise courses as a guest lecturer at the University of Applied Science, Munich; Ecole de Management de Normandie; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Cardiff University.

Grants and Awards
Overall ‘Winner of Winner’s’ award for excellence in technology-enhanced learning, teaching and assessment, University of Glamorgan (2008).
Business School Awards for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, University of Glamorgan (2008, 2010, 2011).
£100,000 Welsh Assembly Government ‘A4B’ Fund, to develop a pan-Wales community of venture capitalist and business angel networks and HEI intellectual property holders, to develop the potential of Welsh HEI spin-outs and licensing (2010).
£1,000 British Council/National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship bursary award to attend CUEEN launch and World University Network (WUN) Conference. Hangzhou, China (2008).
£7,000 University of Glamorgan Learning & Teaching Innovation Grant (2005).

Research

Richard has published in international journals in relation to theory focusing on new movements in entrepreneurship and innovation and innovations in enterprise eduction. Richard’s doctoral studies involved an investigation of social processes in the practice of internal corporate venturing in multinational firms using techniques such as qualitative case methods, participant observation and thematic analysis. This involved research with over 30 multinational firms and high-tech ventures.

Current research interests include open innovation and corporate venturing, enterprise education and the social emergence of new ventures. Additional interests include interpretive and critical approaches to entrepreneurship research.

Editorial Review Board Member: Journal of Small Business Management

Invited reviews for: Organization, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, International Journal of Management Education, Education + Training and Journal of Research in Archaeological Education.

Reviewer for Academy of Management Conference and European Conference on Games-Based Leaning.

Teaching

Leeds Enterprise Centre Elective Modules
Enterprise in Action (LUBS1015)
Leadership in Business (LUBS 1025)
Finance for Small Business (LUBS2035)

I have previously taught courses in enterprise, innovation management and corporate entrepreneurship at undergraduate and masters level.

I have previously supervised dissertations at both undergraduate and masters level.

Teaching-Related Activities
Member of the LUBS Blended Learning Operations Group

Enteprise Education Development Workshops Delivered:
Draycott, M. and Tunstall, R. (2010) ‘An exploration of e-learning simulations and gaming and their potential application in enterprise education’, International Entrepreneurship Educators Conference, 1-3 September 2010, Cardiff University, Wales, UK.

Tunstall, R. (2009) ‘Developing entrepreneurial capabilities in the curriculum’, Graduate Employability: The What, The Why, The How, BMAF Higher Education Academy Subject Centre Workshop, 16 June 2009, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.

Tunstall, R. (2008) ‘Developing critical reflection through assessment on enterprise awareness courses’, International Entrepreneurship Educators Conference, 9-10 September 2008, Canary Wharf, London, UK.

Tunstall, R. (2007) ‘Embedding enterprise in the university experience’, Higher Education Academy Welsh Enterprise and Employability Conference, 1-2 May 2007, Llandrindod Wells, Wales, UK.

Publications

Journal Articles
Clargo, P. and Tunstall, R. (2011) ‘Leading an entrepreneurial workforce: Development or Decline?’ Accepted for: Education + Training (forthcoming)
Tunstall, R. and Lynch, M. (2010) ‘The role of simulation case studies in enterprise education’ in: Education + Training 52 (8/9), pp. 624-642, ISSN: 0040-0912
Tunstall, R., Jordain, C., Pittaway, L. and Thomas, B. (2009) ‘Achieving strategic intent through corporate venturing: The role of strategic relationships and market orientation’ in: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 10 (4), pp. 301-312, ISSN: 1465-7503.
Lynch, M. and Tunstall, R. (2008) ‘When worlds collide; Developing effective technical and educational game design partnerships in universities’ in: Simulation and Gaming, 39 (3), pp. 379-398, ISSN: 1046-8781.
Thomas, S., Miller, C., Thomas, B., Tunstall, R. and Siggins, N. (2007) ‘Mastering intrapreneurial behaviour for sustained socioeconomic development: A public service analysis of the south-east Wales heritage tourism attractions sector’ in: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 8 (1), pp. 75–83, ISSN: 1465–7503.

Book Chapter
Pickernell, D., Miller, C., Senyard, J., Thomas, B. and Tunstall, R. (2011) ‘Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts? Online Latent and Untapped Outlets for Farmers' Markets in South East Wales’ in: Carter, S., Alsos, G., Ljunggren, E. and Welter, F. (eds.) (2011) The Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Rural Development, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham. ISBN: 978 1 84844 625 0

Monograph
Tunstall, R. and Jordain, C. (2004) ‘Growth through entrepreneurship: Strategic options in established organisations‘ in: Welsh Enterprise Institute Monograph No.5: The Phenomenon of Small Business Growth, University of Glamorgan Business School.

Working Paper
Tunstall, R., Jordain, C. and Thomas, B. (2002) ‘Keeping it in the Family – the relative importance of strategic internal and external relationships in corporate entrepreneurship’, in: Welsh Enterprise Institute Working Paper Series No 25, University of Glamorgan, ISBN: 1–840540–67–2.

Conference Proceedings
Tunstall, R., Pittaway, L. and Brooksbank, D. (2011) ‘Social processes in the development of internal corporate ventures: A sensemaking perspective’ 34th Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference, 9-10 November, Sheffield, UK.
Tunstall, R. (2011) ‘A campus conspiracy? Discourse wars and the entrepreneurial university’ 6th Organization Studies Summer Workshop ‘Bringing public organization and organizing back in’, 25-28 May, Paris, France.
Tunstall, R. (2009) ‘The structuration of roles, relationships and power in corporate venturing’ 24th ERU Annual Conference, 3-4 September, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff, UK. Awarded fully funded place by competitive application.
Tunstall, R. and Pittaway, L. (2008) ‘Sense-making in corporate venturing; a structuration perspective’, 31st Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference, 5-7 November, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, ISBN: 978-1-900862-08-0. Nominated for Best in Track (Track I - Innovation, incubation, networks and knowledge transfer) and Best Overall Discussion Paper in Conference.
Tunstall, R. and Pittaway, L. (2007) ‘The effect of corporate venturing structures and strategies on roles and relationships ’, 30th Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) National Conference 7–9 November 2007, Glasgow, UK.
Tunstall, R. and Lynch, M. (2006) ‘The role of simulation case studies in enterprise education’, 29th Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference, 31 October – 2 November 2006, Cardiff, UK. Nominated for Best in Track (Track A - Advancing Enterprise Education).
Tunstall, R. and Lynch, M. (2006) ‘Developing simulation case studies for higher education’, International Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA) Conference, 3–7 July 2006, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Lynch, M. and Tunstall, R. (2006) ‘When worlds collide: Creative partnerships in higher education’, International Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA) Conference, 3–7 July 2006, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Tunstall, R. (2006) ‘The dual nature of power in corporate venturing’, Annual Academy of Management Meeting (CMS Interest Group), 11–16 August 2006, Atlanta, USA.
Tunstall, R. and Clargo, C. (2005) ‘Developing an entrepreneurial workforce: Development or decline?’, 28th Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship National (ISBE) Conference, 1-3 November 2005, Blackpool, UK. Nominated for Best Practitioner Paper in Conference.
Djebarni, R., Davies, J., Brooksbank, D. and Tunstall, R. (2005) ‘An Investigation Into the Role of Service Quality Within SME’s’, 50th International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference, 15–17 June 2005, Washington DC, USA.
Tunstall, R. and Jordain, C. (2002) ‘The role of internal and external relationships in implementing strategic corporate entrepreneurship’, International Entrepreneurship and New Venture Conference: Theory, Process and Practice, 17–19 September 2002, University of Durham. Durham, UK.
Tunstall, R., Jordain, C. and Thomas, B. (2002) ‘Keeping it in the Family: the relative importance of strategic internal and external relationships in corporate entrepreneurship’, British Academy of Management Conference, 9–11 September 2002, London, UK.