Doris Ruth Eikhof

Professor Doris Ruth Eikhof is a leading scholar in Cultural Economy & Policy at the University of Glasgow's College of Arts & Humanities. She holds dual roles as Professor of Theatre, Film & Television Studies and Academic Lead for Inclusive Research Practice. Her work focuses on dismantling structural barriers to diversity in cultural sectors, with notable contributions to gender equity policies in film and screen industries. She directs ArtsLab, the college's research hub, and has led major projects like the GEP Analysis study (2021-2024) and ScreenSkills' D&I Targets Review. Her research bridges policy, practice, and intersectional theory, emphasizing systemic change.

• Key Roles: Director of ArtsLab, GEP Analysis Project Lead, BAFTA Reviewer
• Projects: GEP Analysis (gender equity in global film), Doubling Disability initiative, Workforce Diversity Evidence Review
• Publications: Diversity & Inclusion: Are We Nearly There Yet?, D&I Targets Playbook
• Grants: ORA6, AHRC Leadership Fellowship, Creative Scotland

Her research spans policy frameworks, workplace risk perceptions, and pandemic impacts on cultural labor. She advises Creative Scotland's EDI group and the SIGN & XR Stories EDI board, advocating for structural inclusion.