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has received the Highly Commended Award in the Research Paper category of the Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) International Innovation & Research (I&R) Awards 2016.

The award was for Natalya's paper titled ""

Reacting to the award, she said "I am delighted to receive this award as a recognition of my achievements in research on innovation. My paper on innovation champions is written for a broad audience of academics, students and practitioners.

"It has generated an interest from innovation scholars and new research areas. I am continuing my research in this area with the aim to become an internationally recognised expert of innovation."

Formed in 1834, the CIOB is an international professional body that represents construction and property professionals working in the built environment.