For episode 4 of Research Adjacent I chat with Nina Ruddle. Nina leads the Civic Mission Partnership Strategy at Wrexham Glyndwr University.

We talk about

1. How growing up in North Wales led to a passion for social and economic regeneration
2. The importance of showing up with curiosity and humility to build genuine, collaborative relationships
3. Why her deep local knowledge and public sector experience are invaluable
4. What it takes to really change things for the better

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