Eleanor MacPherson
Speaker Bio:
Dr Eleanor MacPherson is an experienced knowledge exchange and research impact specialist with a background in global health research. With over 15 years of experience, including a decade based in Southern Africa, Eleanor has designed and co-delivered multi-million-pound interdisciplinary Global Health research projects. She is currently Knowledge Exchange Lead in the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow, Eleanor supports academics in translating research into meaningful engagement with policy, industry, and third-sector partners. Drawing on an interdisciplinary career across research and professional services, Eleanor works at the intersection of academia and practice, ensuring that research informs and influences real-world change. She is passionate about capacity strengthening, impact-driven research, and creating sustainable pathways for engagement.