Regular biography
Maria Farkas is a Principal Teaching Fellow in Diversity and Inclusion and Academic Lead (Values and Culture) at Imperial College London, Department of Business Studies. Her role involves leading initiatives related to values and culture within the academic environment. She is affiliated with the university's Business School and contributes to the development of inclusive educational practices. Her work focuses on fostering a supportive and equitable academic culture.
Scholar-generated biography
Maria Farkas is a researcher at the Imperial College Business School, focusing on organizational behavior and healthcare management. Her work explores how individuals and organizations learn from rare and significant events, such as interruptions in operational settings. Farkas's research includes qualitative studies on general practitioners' perceptions of informal peer support in primary care, emphasizing the role of peer engagement in professional development. She also investigates the impact of rare events on learning processes, drawing from case studies like the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. Her studies highlight the importance of informal learning and peer support in organizational contexts.