Gary Kerr

Dr Gary Kerr is an Associate Professor at the Business School of Edinburgh Napier University, with extensive contributions to the fields of festivals and events, science communication, and sustainability. He actively collaborates with international organizations such as the British Council and engages in public outreach through science festivals including Cheltenham Science Festival and India International Science Festival.

Research Interests: His research spans science communication, festival management, sustainability in cultural events, public engagement with science, behavioral change for climate action, and dementia-related social engagement. Earlier in his career, he conducted molecular biology research on meiosis in budding yeast.

Publication Trends: His recent work (2018–2023) focuses on science festivals, audience engagement, sustainable practices in event management, and science policy. He has developed educational toolkits on festival planning and sustainability, reflecting applied and interdisciplinary research with global impact.

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Advising and Grants: Dr Kerr serves as a second supervisor for PhD students at Edinburgh Napier University. His projects are supported by funding bodies including the British Council and The Scottish Parliament. He plays a key role in delivering capacity-building programs such as the India Festival Academy.

Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Tourism Research Centre at Edinburgh Napier University and collaborates with Professor Jane Ali-Knight and other colleagues on festival-related research and educational initiatives.