Sam Illingworth

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Visiting Professor at University College Dublin

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Sam Illingworth is a Professor of Creative Pedagogies at Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in the intersection of AI, creative practice, and higher education. He earned his PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Leicester and is described by peers as an "intellectual powerhouse. " His work focuses on improving student engagement and democratizing science through innovative teaching.

Outside of academia, Sam is a passionate poet and games designer, using these creative mediums to communicate complex scientific topics. An interview revealed his interests in folk music and Morris Dancing, a traditional English folk dance. He also enjoys watching Formula One racing with friends, a tradition he has maintained for nearly 20 years.

He is the founder of Consilience, the worlds first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing poetry and art about science.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Vision Oriented

Fast-Paced

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

AI in Education
Leads research on how students use generative AI like ChatGPT, focusing on developing creative pedagogies and frameworks to enhance student belonging and authentic assessment.
Science Communication
A core focus of his career, he advocates for making science more accessible and democratic through dialogue, and founded the 'Geoscience Communication' journal.
Poetry and Science
Author of "A Sonnet to Science" and runs 'The Poetry of Science' blog and podcast, using verse to create dialogue between scientists and diverse audiences.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2025
Visiting Professor at University College Dublin
8-2024
Professor of Creative Pedagogies at Edinburgh Napier University
2-2021 - 7-2024
Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University
4-2020 - 2-2021
Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at The University of Western Australia
5-2014 - 4-2020
Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at Manchester Metropolitan University

Education

2007 - 2010
PhD from University of Leicester
2016 - 2017
MA from The Manchester Metropolitan University

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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Sam

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