Nick Cass

Nick Cass is a Research Associate and lecturer in Museum Studies at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. He is also Co-Director of the Centre for Critical Studies in Museums, Galleries and Heritage, reflecting his active role in academic research and leadership.

His educational and professional background is interdisciplinary, combining artistic practice with museum education. His PhD focused on the role of contemporary art in heritage interpretation, situating his research at the intersection of cultural institutions, public engagement, and artistic intervention.

His research interests include:

• Museum Studies
• Heritage Studies
• Contemporary Art Practice
• Critical Heritage
• Art and Heritage Interpretation
• Interdisciplinary Arts

While no specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his participation in academic forums and leadership in a research center indicate an active scholarly presence in critical heritage studies. He is involved in shaping discourse around heritage as a dynamic and contested field, particularly through artistic and community-based interventions.

Nick Cass advises no students listed in the text and there is no mention of grants or funded projects. He is not indicated to be part of any laboratory, but his co-directorship points to active involvement in a research center focused on critical approaches to museums and heritage.