Dr. David Higgins is a distinguished academic and thought leader in the fields of entrepreneurship, executive education, and management. His research explores innovative pedagogical practices, narrative inquiry, and action learning to enhance entrepreneurship and management education, promoting critical reflection, inclusivity, and sustainability. He has authored numerous scholarly works, including journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, with publications appearing in leading international journals. His academic contributions challenge conventional paradigms, fostering deeper engagement between theory and practice in entrepreneurial learning. As an Associate Editor and guest editor for multiple international journals, he has influenced contemporary debates on management education and research methods. Dr. Higgins has also played a pivotal role in developing and delivering academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, mentoring a significant number of doctoral researchers to completion. His leadership extends to professional and academic networks, where he has served as a board member, vice president, and conference chair for major scholarly associations. Recognised for his scholarly excellence and pedagogical innovation, he has received multiple awards for research, teaching, and peer reviewing. Beyond academia, he actively engages with industry partners to integrate practical insights into enterprise education and leadership development. Through his editorial work, mentorship, and thought-provoking scholarship, Dr. Higgins continues to shape the global discourse on entrepreneurship education, contributing to a more reflexive, engaged, and sustainable approach to management learning and research.
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Featured Publications
Higgins, D. (2025). Entrepreneurship educators in an age of climate and ecological breakdown. Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy.
Higgins, D. (2025). Developing the future scholarship of entrepreneurship education: Exploring educator authenticity through practice and identity—celebrating 10 years of the 3E conference. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research.
Higgins, D. (2025). Editorial: Learning from management education researchers.
Higgins, D. (2025). Twenty years of action learning: Research and practice.