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Joanna Young

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Director at Electv || Training Provider
📍 United Kingdom

Dr. Joanna Young is the Director of Electv Training, a company she founded in 2011 to specialize in researcher development. With a Ph. D. from The University of Edinburgh, she has trained over 30, 000 people across 100+ institutions, focusing on the practical and responsible use of AI in research. People often describe her as engaging, enthusiastic, and a skilled facilitator.

Joanna is an avid supporter of the entrepreneurial community in Edinburgh and beyond, having previously managed the Entrepreneurship Club at the University of Edinburgh Business School. Her recent social media activity shows she enjoys walks, including a festive morning walk in Glasgow before a training session.

Unique fact: She was awarded a prestigious Alexander von Humboldt fellowship in 2010 but turned it down to start her own company, Electv Training.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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AI in Research
Her company's primary focus is training researchers on the responsible and practical applications of generative AI tools in their work.
Researcher Development
Founded Electv Training to provide practical, engaging training for researchers on topics from publishing and data visualization to professional development.
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Career

Work history

6-2011
Director
Electv || Training Provider
6-2013 - 6-2019
ReConEvent Conference
Electv || Training Provider
9-2017 - 7-2020
Associate Lecturer
University of Edinburgh Business School
9-2011 - 3-2017
Entrepreneurship Club Manager
University of Edinburgh Business School
1-2006 - 7-2016
Business Development Consultant
Brainwave Discovery Ltd.
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Education
2004 - 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The University of Edinburgh
2003 - 2004
MSc
The University of Edinburgh
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