The Centre for Sustainability Innovations brings together affiliates from across disciplines who share a passion for creating positive environmental, social, and economic change. Through research, teaching, knowledge exchange, and industry engagement, our affiliates contribute valuable expertise that helps shape a more sustainable future.
Charlene Pattison
Lecturer in Accounting
Charlene Pattison is a Lecturer in Accounting and an Affiliate Member of the Centre for Sustainable Innovation, contributing to research‑informed practice and collaborative approaches that support sustainable business innovation and growth.
Charlene has played a key role in delivering the Help to Grow: Management course, supporting business leaders through applied learning, leadership development, and organisational improvement. Her work focuses on enabling organisations to translate theory into practice, fostering innovation that delivers long‑term value and sustainable impact. With a professional background in industry, Charlene brings practical insight into business growth, innovation processes, and organisational development. She is particularly interested in approaches that connect professional practice, knowledge exchange, and collaborative working, ensuring learning is embedded within real‑world business contexts.
Charlene’s interests align closely with the Centre for Sustainable Innovation’s mission to support responsible leadership, innovation‑led growth, and sustainable organisational change. Through her engagement with businesses and practitioners, she contributes to strengthening the link between academic expertise and practical impact.
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