Davina Whitnall

Davina is Researcher Development Manager at the University of Salford and a freelance training consultant, writer and coach. She has worked in organisational development for over 20 years and in HE for over 13 years.

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Davina has published two books ‘ER Stories – Enabling Researchers Stories‘ and a self-help guide on how to develop your own personal brand of confidence called ‘Ketchup.’ She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an agile practitioner with a passion for the public engagement of research and science.

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