Editorial: Diverse and flexible engagements

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  • Nick Pollard Sheffield Hallam University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk20242575

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2025-08-27

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Pollard, N. (2025). Editorial: Diverse and flexible engagements. Groupwork, 32(2). https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk20242575

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