Arts University Plymouth appoints Chynna Bartlett as Commercial Development & Innovation Manager

<p>The appointment will support work and partnerships to broaden access to Arts University Plymouth’s creative knowledge, facilities and technical capabilities for businesses, organisations, creative professionals and communities across Plymouth and the wider South West.</p>

<p dir="ltr">A key part of Chynna’s role will be supporting commercial development across the university’s innovation portfolio, including <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/research/supported-projects/fab-lab-south-west">Fab Lab South West</a>, Arts University Plymouth’s centre for digital fabrication, prototyping and material innovation.</p> <p dir="ltr">Her remit also includes the launch of a new programme of Arts University Plymouth Short Courses in September, creating opportunities for individuals and organisations to access creative learning, specialist facilities and technical expertise. Full details of the programme will be announced shortly.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Chynna brings more than a decade of experience across technology, not-for-profit and commercial sectors. Her work sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, sustainability and the use of education to support real-world change.</p> <p dir="ltr">Before joining Arts University Plymouth, Chynna led commercial strategy at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, developing its digital education portfolio, network model and commercial partnerships.</p> <p dir="ltr">She began her career in PR and communications before moving into the learning technology sector, where she supported major brands through global transformation programmes.</p> <p dir="ltr">Chynna holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Fashion Communication and Promotion from Nottingham Trent University, a Level 5 CMI Diploma in Organisational Leadership awarded with Distinction, and a Business Sustainability Management certificate from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.</p> <p dir="ltr">In 2022, she was named in the Learning Technologies 30 Under 30 cohort.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Ian Hutchinson, Director of Development &amp; Partnerships at Arts University Plymouth, said: </strong>“Chynna brings valuable commercial experience and a strong understanding of how partnerships can support education, creativity and regional growth.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Her appointment will help us create practical opportunities for businesses, organisations and communities to work with Arts University Plymouth’s specialist facilities and expertise, while broadening access to creative learning and innovation.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Chynna Bartlett, Commercial Development &amp; Innovation Manager at Arts University Plymouth, said: </strong>“Plymouth is home, and I care deeply about what Arts University Plymouth means to this city. Commercial development has an important role to play in supporting specialist creative education and widening access to creativity.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m excited to work with businesses, organisations, creative professionals and learners to explore new ways the city and sector can make greater use of the university’s exceptional facilities and expertise.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Full details of Arts University Plymouth’s forthcoming Short Courses programme will be announced shortly at: <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/about-us/short-courses"><strong>https://www.aup.ac.uk/about-us/short-courses</strong></a></p> <p dir="ltr">Businesses and organisations interested in commercial projects, partnerships or opportunities can contact Chynna Bartlett at: <a href="mailto:chynnabartlett@aup.ac.uk"><strong>chynnabartlett@aup.ac.uk</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br /></p>