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Liliana de Almeida Fonseca is a Research Associate at U. Strathclyde's EPRC, where she develops comparative research on European cohesion policy, regional development, innovation and sustainability. She is a former Fellow of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Training Network under the research project RUNIN (Role of Universities in Innovation and Regional Development). Under this project, she has completed her PhD in the field of Public Policies at the University of Aveiro, in Portugal.
Her previous studies focused on political science, governance, urban and regional sustainability and grassroots initiatives, holding an MSc in Eco-Cities from Cardiff University's School of Geography and Planning, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The Role of Universities in Regional Innovation Policies and Practices, Universidade de Aveiro
1 Feb 2017 → 16 Feb 2022
Award Date: 16 Feb 2022
Master in Science, Eco-Cities, Cardiff University
26 Aug 2015 → 1 Oct 2016
Award Date: 1 Oct 2016
Bachelor of Social Science, Political Science and International Relations, Universidade Nova de Lisboa
1 Sept 2010 → 1 Oct 2013
Award Date: 1 Oct 2013
Keywords
- public policy
- regional development
- urban studies
- sustainability
- International Relations
- innovation
- higher education
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How can a university presence help peripheral and disadvantaged places? The potentials and challenges for universities’ civic mission through branch or distributed campuses
Clelland, D. (Principal Investigator) & Fonseca, L. (Co-investigator)
2/06/25 → 29/05/26
Project: Research Fellowship
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COMMIT: Low-Carbon SME Development and Transition
Fonseca, L. (Co-investigator), Bachtler, J. (Principal Investigator) & Michie, R. (Technician)
1/04/24 → 31/03/28
Project: Internally funded project
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Future-proofing the Regional Workforce: Policy and Practice in Low-carbon Skills Development
Fonseca, L., Baugh, R. & Corbett, H., 25 Mar 2025, Delft. 115 p. (COMMIT Briefing Papers; vol. 2)Research output: Book/Report › Policy Briefing/Paper
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The Good, the Smart, and the Innovative: Governance and Implementation of Smart Specialisation Strategies in 2021-27
Fonseca, L. & Maguire, R., 11 Nov 2024, Delft. 84 p. (IQ-Net Thematic Paper; vol. 57, no. 2)Research output: Book/Report › Policy Briefing/Paper
Open AccessFile66 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Strategic Themes Research and Knowledge Exchange Impact Awards: Research Team of the Year (Joint winner)
Downes, R. (Recipient), Mendez, C. (Recipient), Bachtler, J. (Recipient), McMaster, I. (Recipient), Arena, V. (Recipient), Dozhdeva, V. (Recipient), Ferry, M. (Recipient), Fonseca, L. (Recipient), Georgieva, N. (Recipient), Kah, S. (Recipient), Michie, R. (Recipient), van der Valk, O. (Recipient) & Vironen, H. (Recipient), 25 Aug 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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A water walk to the Falls of the Clyde, Scotland
Bonner, J. (Host), Fonseca, L. (Participant), Mueller, T. (Participant), Vavouris, A. (Participant) & Donati, G. (Participant)
29 Nov 2025Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Public Events
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Innovative and Creative Financing Models for the Low-Carbon SME Transition
Fonseca, L. (Organiser)
4 Jun 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course