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Michael LaneView profile

Lecturer

• International Human Rights Law
• Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
• Human Rights Recommendations Implementation
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Michael Lane is a Lecturer in Law at Newman University's Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies since January 2023. Previously, he was a visiting lecturer at Birmingham City University. He holds an LLB and LLM in International Human Rights and is completing a PhD funded by UK Research and Innovation, focusing on the UK's engagement with the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR). His research bridges law, international relations, and social sciences to analyze state behavior and human rights implementation. Education: LLB, LLM (International Human Rights), PhD candidate (Law, Birmingham City University) Affiliations: Member of UPRAN, Society of Legal Scholars (SLS), and Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) Research Interests: His PhD examines the UK's engagement with the UPR, emphasizing empirical analysis of state behavior and legal change. He explores devolution's role in UPR mechanisms and contributes to policy advocacy via UN submissions and UK parliamentary evidence. Publications: Michael has authored peer-reviewed articles in the Nordic Journal of Human Rights, Human Rights Law Review, and Journal of Human Rights Practice. Upcoming work includes a book chapter on UPR and UK devolution. He has also contributed expert reports to the UN and submissions to UK parliamentary committees. Professional Activities: Co-authored stakeholder reports on women's rights and migrants' rights with institutions like Pace University and 4 King’s Bench Walk. His work has influenced UN outcomes and domestic policy discussions on human rights. Labs/Teams: Active in the UPR Project at Birmingham City University, collaborating on submissions addressing human rights challenges in areas like abortion access and domestic abuse in Northern Ireland, and migrants' rights.

Marc CollinsonView profile

Teaching Professor

• Electoral phenomena
• Political parties
• Policymaking
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Dr Marc Collinson is a Teaching Associate in the School of History, Law and Social Sciences at Bangor University, where he serves as Program Lead for BA Politics. An active political historian specializing in post-war Britain, his research examines electoral phenomena, political parties, and policymaking processes with particular attention to the interplay between local communities and national political forces. Dr Collinson completed his PhD on 'Commonwealth Immigration, Policymaking, and the Labour party, c. 1960-1980' at Bangor University (2013-2019) followed by a PGCertHE (2014-2018). He was appointed to his current position in 2020 after several years as a part-time Tutor in the School. His scholarly interests focus on three interconnected themes: locality and representative politics, power dynamics in institutional policymaking, and national policy responses at the local level. Much of his recent work examines electoral contests like Smethwick (1964), nuclear power development in North Wales, and local government reform following the 1972 Act. His research demonstrates how national political narratives are shaped and reshaped through local experiences and interpretations. Dr Collinson's publications span political history journals, local history transactions, and biographical dictionaries, with notable recent contributions to Journal of Liberal History, Southern History, and British Journal of Educational Studies. His work frequently bridges academic research with public engagement through media contributions and community lectures. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018-present) Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022-present) Duncan Tanner Bursary recipient (2015, 2016) History Workshop Research Support Grant (2016) IHR Friends Bursary (2016) Midland History Travel Bursary (2019) As an educator, Dr Collinson teaches modules including 'Britain: Blitz to Brexit,' 'Twentieth Century Dictatorships,' and 'Europe, 1945-1992.' His pedagogical research focuses on enhancing employability through history education, with publications in Innovative Practice in Higher Education (2021) and Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability (2024). He has supervised undergraduate research projects through the university's internship program and serves on editorial boards including Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. Dr Collinson actively collaborates with researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester, and local heritage organizations in North Wales. His current projects include completing a monograph on Smethwick under contract with Routledge, researching nuclear policy impacts in North Wales with Dr Mari Wiliam, and examining Manchester politics following the 1972 Local Government Act with Dr Bertie Dockerill and Prof. Peter Shapely.

Samantha EvansView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Human Resource Management
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Social Class and Workplace Inequality
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Dr. Samantha Evans is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management (HRM) at Kent Business School, University of Kent. She also serves as the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Lead for the School and previously held the role of Programme Director for the MSc Human Resource Management. She is a member of the British Academy of Management and holds professional memberships with CIPD and CMI. Education: PhD in Human Resource Management, University of Greenwich Research Interests: Dr. Evans’s research is deeply rooted in HRM, with a strong emphasis on equality, diversity, and inclusion. She explores underexamined dimensions of workplace inequality, particularly focusing on social class as a legally unprotected characteristic. Her work also delves into the role of line managers in shaping employee experiences, the implementation of HR policies, and the intersection of work and life, including women's experiences of menopause in the workplace. Her research has attracted external funding, including a BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant, and has informed policy discussions, particularly around reforming the UK Equality Act. Scientific Awards: Awarded the Athena Swan Bronze Award in 2020 as EDI Lead for Kent Business School Supervision & Grants: Dr. Evans supervises both current and past PhD students. Her current supervisee, Rebecca Ashley , is exploring the role of accents in workplace inequality. A past supervisee, Tejumade Siyanbola , examined HRM and employee turnover in SMEs. She has received funding from the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and contributed to policy-oriented reports such as the British Psychological Society’s 2022 report on social class-based inequalities. Professional Roles: Dr. Evans is actively involved in academic service and policy engagement. She sits on the Chartered Association of Business School’s EDI Committee and contributes to peer review for journals and grant bodies.

Maria KendrickView profile

Senior Lecturer

• EU Law
• International Tax Law
• Differentiated Integration
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Dr Maria Kendrick is Senior Lecturer in Law at City Law School, City, University of London, where she also serves as Assistant Dean for Employability and Student Outcomes. She is a Research Fellow at the Centre of European Law, King's College London, and a Member of the Institute for the Study of European Law (ISEL). She has held visiting lecturer positions at the London School of Economics (2017–2020) and King’s College London (2015–2018). PhD in Law, King's College London (2018) LL.M, King's College London LL.B, King's College London Bar Vocational Course, Gray's Inn Dr Kendrick’s research centers on EU and international tax law, with a focus on differentiated integration, the Subsidy Control Act 2022, and the repayment of NextGenerationEU debt. She explores how taxation functions within EU own resources and the implications for fiscal sovereignty post-Brexit. Her work intersects with broader themes of EU constitutional development, transatlantic tax coordination, and digital economy taxation. She is particularly known for analyzing the limits of tax harmonization within the EU and the role of differentiated integration as a viable path forward. Her recent and forthcoming publications analyze the legal feasibility of EU tax proposals to repay NextGenerationEU debt, the impact of the Subsidy Control Act on public spending, and transatlantic agendas on corporate taxation. These works reflect a consistent trend in EU fiscal governance, post-Brexit legal frameworks, and the tension between harmonization and national sovereignty in tax matters. Dr Kendrick has received notable recognition, including a lifetime Fellowship from King’s College London and research funding from the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’ for the PRIN 2017 project on European federalism. She is a Member of the Editorial Board of the Global Trade and Customs Journal and a Reviewer for EUBlog . She has advised and contributed expert evidence cited by the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. She has organized and spoken at high-profile events, including a roundtable in the House of Lords on Subsidy Control and Levelling Up. Her research is supported by grants and collaborative networks such as EUFUTURES and UACES, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to EU integration. Dr Kendrick leads the LLM International Tax Law module and is actively involved in research networks including DiCE (Differentiation: Clustering Excellence), an EU-funded project on differentiated integration. She has presented her work at international conferences in the UK, EU, and beyond, reinforcing her role as a leading scholar in EU tax and integration law.

• Comparative Politics
• Nationalism Studies
• Animal Rights Politics
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Paul Hamilton is Associate Professor of Political Science and Graduate Program Director at Brock University. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta, an MA from McMaster University, and a BA from Brock University. His research focuses on comparative nationalism, animal rights politics, and regional political systems. His scholarly work examines nationalism in Western democracies, secession movements, and the political dimensions of animal welfare. Geographic expertise includes European and American politics. Recent publications analyze intersections of political science with animal ethics and comparative nationalist movements. Courses taught include: Comparative Politics: Political Institutions and Approaches Government and Politics of the USA Nationalism and Ethnic Politics Graduate seminars in Comparative Politics

Anwen EliasView profile

Academic

• Comparative Regionalism
• Nationalism
• Secession
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Anwen Elias is a Reader in Politics at the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University. Her research and teaching focus on European politics, comparative regionalism, nationalism, political parties and party systems, and secession. She serves as Director of Research and Co-Director of the Centre for Welsh Politics and Society. BA Hons, University of Cambridge MA, College of Europe, Bruges PhD, European University Institute, Florence Her research explores comparative regionalism, nationalism, and secession in Western Europe. She investigates nationalist/regionalist parties' attitudes toward European integration, their adaptation to constitutional changes, and current projects include analyzing the role of regionalist parties in political/economic/social justice (Horizon2020) and citizen perspectives on secession debates (ESRC). Notable research trends span territorial strategies of regionalist parties (2023), secessionist rhetoric in Catalonia (2021), economic arguments for Scottish independence (2019), and Basque-Catalan political evolution (2017). Earlier works examine EU institutional adaptation (2005) and nationalist party responses to European integration (2006). She leads externally funded projects such as Integrative Mechanisms for Addressing Spatial Justice and Territorial Inequalities in Europe (IMAJINE) and Creating Wales' Constitutional Future . Collaborations include Sophie Bennett, Alexandra Hird, Eli Jones, and Evan Wall (PhD candidates). Her work intersects with political representation, democratic innovations, and party strategies in multinational democracies, reflecting extensive engagement with European regional politics and governance.

Lesley McAraView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Punishment
• Criminology
• Youth Crime
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Lesley McAra is a Professor of Penology at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Law and Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH). She has held leadership roles, including Assistant Principal for Community Relations and former Dean of the School of Law. Her research focuses on youth crime, juvenile justice, gender justice, and penal policy. She co-directs the Edinburgh Study of Youth Transitions and Crime, a longitudinal research project influencing youth justice policies in Scotland. McAra has been recognized with awards like the CBE and ESRC Prize for Policy Impact. She is also a co-editor of the Oxford Handbook of Criminology and founder of initiatives like the Leadership Foundation for Women in Law. Education : - Alumna of the University of Edinburgh - Open University Research Interests : - Sociology of punishment and law - Youth crime and juvenile justice - Gender justice and community well-being - Comparative criminal justice systems Awards : - Howard League Research Medal (2013) - Chancellor’s Award for Research Impact (2016) - ESRC Prize for Outstanding Public Policy Impact (2019) - CBE (2018) - Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2021) Advising & Grants : - Supervised doctoral candidates in criminology - Secured funding from ESRC, Nuffield Foundation, and Scottish Government for the Edinburgh Study - Advises Scottish Government on youth justice and antisocial behavior Labs/Teams : - Edinburgh Study of Youth Transitions and Crime team - Empirical Legal Research Network - Collaboration with interdisciplinary groups at Edinburgh Futures Institute

Robert LaneView profile

Senior Lecturer

• EU Law
• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
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Dr. Robert Lane is a Senior Lecturer in EU Law at the School of Law, University of Edinburgh. His expertise spans EU constitutional and administrative law, the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), internal market law, and competition law. He holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Law. **Research Interests**: Dr. Lane's work focuses on the constitutional dynamics of the European Union, particularly the administrative and judicial frameworks governing EU institutions. He examines the methods and reasoning of the ECJ, the evolution of competition law post-Lisbon Treaty, and the interplay between EU law and national legal systems. His research also addresses contemporary issues such as the legal implications of the Scottish Independence Referendum and the impact of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on EU legal frameworks. **Education**: PhD in Law MA in Law BA in Law **Advising and Grants**: No formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided information. His academic contributions are primarily through research publications and books. **Labs/Teams**: No specific research labs or collaborative teams are mentioned in the profile.

Catherine BooneView profile

Professor

• Political Economy
• Comparative Politics
• Property Rights
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Professor Catherine Boone holds the Harold Laski Chair in Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), concurrently serving as Programme Director for African Development in the Department of International Development and affiliated with the Department of Government. Her research focuses on political economy, property rights, and regional inequalities in Africa, emphasizing how land tenure systems shape political conflict and electoral dynamics. Boone has been funded by major institutions including the ESRC, SSRC, and World Bank. She is a Fellow of both the British and American Academies of Arts and Sciences. Current projects include studying commodity chain governance in Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire. Boone's 2014 book Property and Political Order: Land Rights and the Structure of Politics in Africa won the APSA Luebbert Book Award (2016). She leads initiatives like the APSA-ASA Africa Initiative and advises the SSRC African Peacebuilding Network. Boone’s research integrates spatial analysis and institutionalist frameworks to explain Africa’s political economies, challenging assumptions of institutional 'weakness' through empirical studies of land policies and electoral behavior. Education & Career : While specific academic credentials are not detailed here, Boone's career trajectory includes professorships at LSE since 2013, prior roles at universities in the US, and extensive fieldwork across West and East Africa. Her work bridges comparative politics and development studies, with a focus on subnational political structures. Research Interests : Boone investigates how property rights frameworks influence political stability, electoral competition, and ethnic conflict. Her work highlights how spatial inequalities—rooted in colonial-era policies—shape contemporary political dynamics in Africa. Recent projects examine land certification impacts and the governance of agricultural commodity chains. Awards & Grants : Boone has secured funding from the UK ESRC for the Spatial Inequalities in African Political Economy project (2023). Her accolades include the 2024 Distinguished Africanist Award and multiple best-book prizes. She has held leadership roles in APSA sections and African studies associations. Advising & Mentorship : While no specific student names are listed, Boone mentors through her LSE courses (e.g., African Political Economy) and research initiatives. Her work often involves collaborative field research teams in Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire. Labs & Teams : Boone coordinates interdisciplinary projects at LSE’s International Inequalities Institute and STICERD. Her research group analyzes geospatial data and conducts field experiments on land policy impacts.

Richard HaytonView profile

Associate Professor

• British politics
• party politics
• political ideologies
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Dr. Richard Hayton is an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Politics and International Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on British party politics, political ideologies, and national identity, with a particular emphasis on the Conservative Party, Brexit, and Englishness. He co-directs the Centre for Democratic Politics and serves as Editor of the British Journal of Politics and International Relations . Hayton holds a PhD and has held editorial roles for multiple journals. His work on Conservative modernization, leadership dynamics, and territorial politics has been widely published. He secured a White Rose Collaboration Fund grant to study Northern England governance. He has supervised numerous PhD students, including Oliver Booth and Ryan Swift, exploring topics like party factionalism and regional identity. His research interests include Euroscepticism, constitutional reform, and the politics of national identity. He co-authored studies on post-Brexit UK-Australia relations and contributed to special issues on coalition politics and conservative statecraft. Awards include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Hayton's advisory roles include the Political Studies Association and the Centre for Democratic Politics. His grants and collaborations reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary research, linking party politics, identity, and governance. He maintains active social media engagement via Twitter and Google Scholar.

Yolande BoukaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Gender and security
• African politics
• African security
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Yolande Bouka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, where her research and teaching bridge International Relations, gender studies, and African security. Holding a Ph.D. in International Relations from American University and an M.A. from Seton Hall University, she previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Denver. Education Ph.D., International Relations – American University M.A. – Seton Hall University Research Interests Dr Bouka’s scholarship interrogates the intersections of gender, political violence, and security in Africa. Her current multi-sited historical and political analysis examines female combatants in Southern Africa, while her forthcoming book manuscript In the Shadow of Prison explores power, identity, and transitional justice in post-genocide Rwanda. She is particularly interested in decolonial approaches to fieldwork ethics, non-state armed groups, and the gendered dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding. Across her publications—ranging from high-impact journals to policy briefs—three thematic strands are evident: (1) gendered political participation and violence in Kenya’s devolved system, (2) continental and international mediation efforts in the African Great Lakes region, and (3) critical reflections on race, positionality, and methodology in the study of African politics. Awards & Fellowships Fulbright Scholar Program Fellowship American Association of University Women Fellowship Grants, Advisory Roles & Field Experience Bouka’s research has been supported by competitive international grants and underpinned by extensive fieldwork. She currently sits on the Research Advisory Council of the RESOLVE Network, a global consortium dedicated to empirically grounded research on violent extremism. Between 2014 and 2016 she led the Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division of the Institute for Security Studies in Nairobi, managing multi-country projects on peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. She has provided technical expertise and research support to USAID, the UK Department for International Development, the United Nations, the African Union, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the United States Institute of Peace. Labs & Research Teams While no formal laboratory is listed, Dr Bouka collaborates with a transnational network of scholars and policy institutes through the RESOLVE Network and maintains active partnerships with research centres across Africa, Europe, and North America.

• Territorial Politics
• European Union
• German Federalism
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Carolyn Rowe is Reader in Politics and co-director of the Aston Centre for Europe (ACE) at Aston University's School of Politics, History and International Relations. She is an expert in territorial politics within the European Union, German federalism, and devolution in the United Kingdom. Dr. Rowe has provided analysis on Brexit, devolved governance, and the role of German Länder in the EU to various organizations including EU institutions, the Scottish Parliament, and the UK Shadow Europe team. She currently leads research projects funded by DAAD and the James Madison Charitable Trust, focusing on multi-level governance post-pandemic and intergovernmental relations in the UK after Brexit. Her research primarily examines how subnational entities interact with the European Union and how governance structures adapt to political changes like Brexit and pandemics. Her work spans territorial politics, federalism studies, and the evolving dynamics of paradiplomacy across European regions. Member of Editorial Advisory Board for German Politics (since 2021) Former guest editor for German Politics (2008) Research referenced in news outlets, academic platforms, and Wikipedia As an educator, Dr. Rowe teaches courses on European Union institutions and policies, political communication, and European integration. Her teaching directly connects with her research expertise in European politics and governance, providing students with cutting-edge insights into contemporary political challenges.

• Economic Geography
• Energy Geography
• Financial Geography
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Prof. Dr. Britta Klagge is a full Professor of Economic Geography at the Geographical Institute, University of Bonn , where she leads the Economic Geography Research Group. She has held this position since 2012 and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership. She is co-spokesperson of the Collaborative Research Centre TRR 228 Future Rural Africa (since 2022) and serves on the University of Bonn’s Hochschulrat (since 2023). University: University of Bonn School: Geographical Institute Department: Economic Geography Academic Rank: Professor Email: klagge@uni-bonn.de Her research centers on energy geography , financial geography , and economic development , with a strong focus on renewable energy governance in the Global South, particularly Kenya and Namibia. She investigates the political ecology of energy projects, financialization of infrastructure, and green hydrogen transitions. Her work integrates scalar governance, future-making, and justice perspectives. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in decentralized energy systems , green hydrogen governance , and energy justice in Africa . Articles analyze geothermal and wind energy projects in Kenya, German-Namibian hydrogen partnerships, and the socio-spatial implications of energy transitions. Keywords across these works include energy policy, political ecology, financialization, and sustainable development, reflecting an interdisciplinary and critical geographical approach. Scientific Awards: Corresponding Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2017) Prof. Klagge has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students, including Chigozie Nweke-Eze and Sabine Dörry. She has led major third-party funded projects such as Energy Futures (DFG-TRR 228), Citizen Science (University of Bonn), and Collective Financing of Renewable Energy (SNF). Her advisory role extends to policy, as seen in her membership in the Bonn Climate Protection Advisory Board (since 2015). She is affiliated with the Economic Geography Research Group , which conducts interdisciplinary research on energy, finance, and urban-rural development. The group fosters collaboration through projects, publications, and academic events, contributing significantly to critical economic geography.

Camron Aref-AdibView profile

Researcher

• Public Policy
• Economics
• Labour Market Dynamics
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Camron Aref-Adib is a researcher and policy analyst specializing in economic and public policy , currently affiliated with the Resolution Foundation . His work spans labour market dynamics , regional inequalities , housing affordability , and fiscal policy . Prior to this, he served as Head of Office and Senior Parliamentary Researcher for Rushanara Ali MP and was an Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellow in Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, focusing on trade policy and economic diversification. Education: BSc in Government and Economics, London School of Economics (LSE) Master’s in International and Development Economics, Yale University His research emphasizes the geographic disparities within the UK , particularly the North-South divide , and the impact of housing and employment policies on living standards . He has contributed to analyses of public spending reviews , regional pay gaps , and the evolving challenges of home ownership beyond London. Scientific Awards: Overseas Development Institute Fellow (ODI) His notable publications address regional economic imbalances , the housing crisis , labour market recovery , and policy responses to inequality . These works frequently inform debates on public service distribution , tax reforms , and devolution in UK cities.

David WrightView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural Policy
• Creative Industries
• Memorialising Popular Culture
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David Wright is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies within the School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures at the University of Warwick. He joined Warwick in 2008 and the Centre in 2009 after completing five years of post-doctoral research with the ESRC's Centre for Research into Socio-Cultural Change (CRESC) at the Open University. His PhD from the University of Nottingham in 2004 focused on work in the UK retail book trade. His research spans cultural policy, creative industries, and the memorialization of popular culture, with particular focus on statues and monuments to comedians and musicians. He has contributed significantly to understanding how digital technologies transform cultural policy and the future of creative work. His monograph Celebrity and Public Art: Memorialising Popular Culture is under preparation with Liverpool University Press, following his earlier work Understanding Cultural Taste (2015). Wright has been actively involved in major research projects including the evaluation of Coventry UK City of Culture 2021, special issues of Arts and the Market on Evaluating Cities of Culture, and a UKRI Policy Support Fund project on cultural devolution in the UK. His research often examines the relationship between universities and broader cultural ecosystems. He teaches across MA programs including Global Media and Communication (which he co-founded in 2010), International Cultural Policy and Management, Creative and Media Enterprises, and the BA in Media and Creative Industries. His teaching includes modules on Working in the Cultural and Creative Industries and The Mediated Self. Director of Graduate Studies at Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies Co-founded MA in Global Media and Communication (2010) Coordinated Work-in-Progress seminars for PhD students Regular contributor to multiple MA programs at Warwick Wright has received research funding from UKRI's Policy Support Fund and has collaborated with numerous academic and creative sector partners including Culture Commons. His work bridges academic research with practical cultural policy applications, particularly in local and regional contexts.