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Professor Matthew Treherne is a leading scholar in Italian literature at the University of Leeds, where he holds the position of Professor of Italian Literature in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. He currently serves as Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation, and co-directs the Leeds Centre for Dante Studies. His research bridges medieval and Renaissance literature with contemporary issues such as finance, ecology, and technology. PhD in Italian Literature, University of Cambridge (2007) Diploma in Management Studies, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge (2000) M.Phil in European Literature (Distinction), University of Cambridge (1999) BA in Modern and Medieval Languages (First-class), University of Cambridge (1997) Matthew Treherne's research focuses on Dante and late-medieval religious culture, with a strong emphasis on the liturgical imagination and theological discourse in poetry. He explores how Dante’s work can inform modern debates on the ecological crisis, financialisation, and time. His interdisciplinary approach integrates theology, philosophy, and cultural studies. He leads the project The Cultural Life of Money and Finance , which investigates how the humanities can shape financial futures. His recent publications include Dante’s ‘Commedia’ and the Liturgical Imagination and co-edited volumes on Dante’s theology. His recent scholarly articles and chapters show a consistent engagement with Dante’s theological and poetic structures, Tasso’s religious poetry, and the role of art and liturgy in early modern culture. Themes such as sacramentality, time, vision, and interdisciplinarity recur across his work, reflecting a deep commitment to understanding literature as a living, ethically engaged practice. University Teaching Fellowship Developmental University Teaching Fellowship Faculty of Arts Development Teaching Prize Treherne has supervised numerous PhD students and fosters research-led teaching, notably through projects like Discover Dante and the Leeds Dante Podcast . He has led major research initiatives, including the AHRC-funded Dante and Late Medieval Florence , and collaborates widely across disciplines and institutions. He is also active in public engagement, contributing to BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time and curating podcast series such as Conversations on Dante and Arts and Humanities Futures . He co-leads the Cultural Life of Money and Finance project with Invisible Flock, blending humanities research with creative practice.

• Medieval Italian Literature
• Renaissance Italian Literature
• Dante Studies
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Dr. Alasdair King serves as Reader in Film at Queen Mary University of London , where he leads the Centre for Film and Ethics and contributes to the Finance Aesthetics research cluster. His work bridges film philosophy , critical political economy , and German cinema studies , with particular focus on financialization's impact on moving image aesthetics. DAAD Visiting Research Fellow (2015) Co-founder of CAPITAL FORMS (2020) graduate program in Economic Humanities PhD examiner at institutions including University of Warwick, University of Manchester, and University of Edinburgh He supervises doctoral projects on cinematic economics , AI media , and posthuman aesthetics , currently co-guiding two AHRC and LAHP-funded students. His 2023 monograph The Financial Image establishes frameworks for analyzing film's relationship to finance capital through works by Hito Steyerl , Harun Farocki , and Isaac Julien . A second monograph Hans Magnus Enzensberger: Writing, Media, Democracy (2007) remains foundational for understanding Frankfurt School media theory in West German context.

• Interdisciplinary Film-Philosophy
• Critical Political Economy of Media
• Finance Aesthetics
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Andy Stevens is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at the University of Winchester. His career includes roles as a consultant to the Football Association (FA), focusing on five-a-side football and futsal development, including strategies for the FA Futsal League and facility strategies. He has authored numerous reports for the SportBusiness Group and contributed to Sport Business magazine, specializing in venue and event management. His research explores sport industry strategy, management, and performance, with notable work on sport governance and facility development. His publications span academic journals, industry reports, and conference presentations, addressing topics like sport venue optimization, sustainability, and global sport events as soft power tools. He has advised organizations such as the Anschutz Entertainment Group and Disability Sport England (now Activity Alliance), contributing to event calendars including the London Wheelchair Marathon. His work bridges academic research and practical industry challenges, emphasizing adaptability and innovation in sport management.

• Sport Management
• Event Management
• Sport Facility Strategy
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Matthew Carmona is Professor of Planning and Urban Design at The Bartlett School of Planning, University College London. With over 25 years of academic and professional experience in urban design governance, public space management, and design policy, he serves as Chair of the cross-sector Place Alliance and European Associate Editor for the Journal of Urban Design. His work bridges academic research with practical policy advising for governments worldwide. PhD, MA, BA in Planning (University of Nottingham) Bachelor of Architecture (University of Nottingham) Carmona's research focuses on design governance , public space stewardship , and the value of place quality . He examines informal tools for urban design regulation, financial mechanisms for sustainable development, and leadership models in public sector architecture. His recent book Urban Design Governance provides a European-wide analysis of soft power urbanism. His 2023-2025 publications reveal growing interest in design coding , equity in urban design , and leadership frameworks . Articles span from Coding Urban Design to Equity in Quality , emphasizing the intersection between urban aesthetics , policy implementation , and financial incentives .

• Urban Design
• Planning Governance
• Public Space Management
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Dr. Katerina Deligiorgi is a faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sussex, part of the School of Humanities within the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities. She holds a PhD from the University of Essex and has conducted research at the Institut Catholique in Paris. Her work focuses on metaphysics, ethics, German Idealism (especially Kant and Hegel), and the philosophy of mind. Dr. Deligiorgi’s research explores topics such as the nature of freedom, autonomy, and the interplay between aesthetics and morality. She has authored books including Kant and the Culture of Enlightenment (2005) and The Scope of Autonomy: Kant and the Morality of Freedom (2012). Her research interests include Kantian ethics, Hegelian social theory, and the philosophical foundations of autonomy. She has contributed to debates on moral psychology and has engaged with contemporary issues such as ethics in finance through collaborations like the Sussex Financial Ethics Network. Dr. Deligiorgi is also involved in educational initiatives, such as The Philosophy Resource , which provides materials for A-level and IB philosophy students, focusing on topics like tolerance. Her publications span over 80 works, including articles on the sublime, addiction, and the historical context of Enlightenment. She actively participates in public philosophy through interviews and panel discussions, addressing topics such as autonomy in modern contexts. Her work bridges historical philosophy with contemporary ethical and social challenges.

• Metaphysics
• Ethics
• German Idealism
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Kimberly Chong is an Associate Professor in Anthropology at University College London (UCL), Department of Anthropology. She is currently on research leave for the 2023-24 academic year while continuing her scholarly work. Trained in economics, anthropology and sociology, her research expertise spans financialization and the anthropology of finance, economic imagination, ethnographies of work and labour, anthropology of organizations, race and gender in the global economy, digital capitalism and platform economies. Her work is characterized by ethnographic approaches, particularly through 16 months of fieldwork inside the China arm of a global management consultancy. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on how financial practices, management consulting, and economic imaginaries operate across cultural contexts, with particular attention to China's economic transformation and the moral dimensions of financialization. Recent work increasingly examines how race and gender shape investment narratives and economic practices. European Group for Organizational Studies Book Award 2021 (for Best Practice: Management Consulting and the Ethics of Financialization in China) Chong has taught a wide range of modules including Anthropology of the Global Economy, Anthropology of Capitalisms, Anthropology of China, Theory, Ethnography and Professional Practice, Anthropology of Development, and Ethnographic Research Methods at UCL, SOAS and University of Sussex. Funded by a Leverhulme Research Fellowship, she is currently writing a book on investment imaginaries that analyzes narratives of financial decision-making, with particular attention to how imaginaries of social difference influence investment contexts.

• financialization and the anthropology of finance
• economic imagination
• ethnographies of work and labour
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Dorothee Richter is a Professor at the Zurich University of the Arts, renowned for her work in curating, feminist art practices, and critical interrogations of contemporary art institutions. Her research explores the intersection of curatorial practice with decolonization, social change, and the politics of knowledge production. Active in editorial projects like OnCurating . Collaborates with institutions such as Tai Kwun (Hong Kong) and Migros Museum (Zurich). Research Interests: Richter’s scholarship focuses on feminist curatorial methodologies, decolonizing art institutions, and the role of curating in democratizing cultural spaces. She examines how curatorial practices can challenge hegemonic structures and foster collective agency through exhibitions and publications. Recent Trends in Publications: Her work spans Fluxus studies, institutional critique, and the ethics of curatorial labor. Notable themes include ephemeral art, situated knowledges, and the mobilization of curating as a political act. Affiliations & Projects: Richter co-founded OnCurating.org , a platform for critical curatorial discourse, and contributed to collective projects like Decolonizing Art Institutions (2017). She engages in international collaborations, including Curating on Shaky Grounds (2021) and partnerships with Tai Kwun (Hong Kong).

• Curating
• Feminist Art
• Contemporary Art
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Dr Benjamin Wild is a Reader in Fashion Narratives and Division Head for Fashion Communication at the Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds a Fellowship from the Royal Historical Society and has previously worked at institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum and Conde Nast College of Fashion & Design. His research focuses on the intersection of cultural history and fashion, emphasizing storytelling’s role in driving social responsibility and systemic change within the industry. Wild’s academic qualifications include extensive work in medieval and early modern dress history, with a particular interest in decentering Western-centric fashion narratives. He leads courses such as the Victoria and Albert Museum’s 'On The Bias: Fashion’s Obsession With The West' and serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Dress History . His research interests span global dress histories, decolonial methodologies, and the ethical dimensions of fashion storytelling. Notable publications include Hang-Ups: Reflections on the Causes and Consequences of Fashion’s ‘Western’-Centrism (2024) and Carnival to Catwalk: Global Reflections on Fancy Dress Costume (2020). He actively engages with public discourse through media appearances, TED Talks, and documentaries. Media Contributions: TED Talks (2019, 2024), BBC News, The Wall Street Journal, and The Independent. Grants & Supervision: Principal supervisor for PhD students focusing on topics like luxury fashion and decolonial narratives. He oversees the Research Collective for Decoloniality & Fashion and chairs the Manchester Fashion Institute’s executive board. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects linking fashion history with contemporary ethical practices, including the Face Off conference on masks and head coverings.

• Fashion Narratives
• Global Histories of Dress
• Decoloniality in Fashion
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Alessio Kolioulis serves as a Lecturer (Teaching) in Urban Economic Development at the Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU), University College London . A globally recognized leader in night-time economies and cultural policy, he has led the MSc Urban Economic Development program since 2018 while bridging academic research with municipal collaborations through organizations like the Greater London Authority and C40 Cities. PhD in Aesthetics and Urban Planning (Paris 8 University, 2018) MA in Social Anthropology of Development (SOAS, 2012) BSc in Development Economics (University of Florence, 2010) His research intersects urban governance with economic strategies , focusing on night studies and its implications for climate action. Recent publications explore integrating night-time economies into climate science (Nature Climate Change, 2024), co-production frameworks (Fairville Labs, 2024), and postfordist urban transitions (2023). Key projects include editing the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Night-Time Economies . Scientific awards highlight his educational contributions: Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2019) Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2025) Professional roles extend to Economist at VibeLab (since 2020) and Head of Night-Time Research at Autonomy Institute (since 2021). Multilingual (Greek, Italian, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese), he contributes to European, African, and Middle Eastern socio-economic studies.

• Urban governance
• Economic strategies
• Night-time economies
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Darren Waldron is a Senior Lecturer in Film Studies within the Department of Drama at The University of Manchester. He specializes in representations of sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, film stardom, and authorship. His teaching portfolio includes courses on world cinema, queer bodies in cinema, French cinema history, and black representation on screen. He holds a PhD on French cinema and audience reception (2003), following a career transition from finance and charity work in London during the 1990s. Research interests span French/Spanish queer cinema, French film directors (e.g., Jacques Demy, Xavier Dolan), stardom analysis (e.g., Alain Delon, Isabelle Huppert), and the intersection of narcissism/masculinity in cinema. He co-authored French and Spanish Queer Cinema (2016) and edited volumes on French stardom. Current projects include a study on narcissism in Pedro Almodóvar’s films and Francophone West African cinema. He received the 'Distinguished Achievement Medal for Teacher of the Year' (2005/6). Supervised PhD topics include French-Maghrebi cinema, queer narrative identities, and contemporary Chinese cinema. His work engages with existentialism, queer theory, and sensory cinema methodologies.

• Queer Theory
• Film Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Professor Michael Crang is a leading scholar in Cultural Geography at Durham University, holding a professorial chair in the Department of Geography . His work bridges social memory , identity , and globalization through interdisciplinary lenses of critical theory , heritage studies , and waste economies . Key research areas: Swedish heritage construction, ethical consumption, urban smart grids, and waste valorization Major projects: ESRC 'Waste of the World', AHRC/ESRC 'Counterfeit Trade Finance', and Leverhulme 'Visual Cultures' His methodological expertise in visual ethnography and qualitative research has produced influential publications including the edited collections Cultures of Mass Tourism (2009) and Doing Ethnographies (2007). Recent work explores digital geohumanities and transnational food networks . Scientific achievements include: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (2010) for International Encyclopedia of Human Geography Leadership roles: Chair of ESRC International Research Team, Director of Research (2003-6, 2008-10) Editorial board memberships: Geography Compass , Mondes du Tourisme , and Cultural Geographies He has supervised numerous PhD students in urban spatial governance , digital city studies , and cross-border material flows , while directing MA programs in 'Space, Place and Culture' and 'Geography and Cities'.

• Cultural Geography
• Swedish Heritage
• Construction of Identity
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Jo Walton is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sussex, School of Media, Arts and Humanities, specializing in interdisciplinary intersections of arts, climate, and technology. Their career spans roles at institutions including the University of Edinburgh (2018-2024), University of Leicester (2016-2017), and Northumbria University (2013-2016). Current role since 2024: Senior Research Fellow in Arts, Climate and Technology Steering Committee member for Analysis Under Uncertainty for Decision-Makers Network (since 2021) Editorial work with British Science Fiction Association and Vector journal Research interests combine speculative fiction with political economy, focusing on: New Political Economies Critical Design Fiction The Ludic (games and play) Automation and AI ethics Climate futures and immersion Recent publications explore machine learning in SF, post-capitalist economies, and critical design fiction. They co-authored works on climate storytelling games and data visualization ethics. Scientific Awards: BSFA Award Longlist (2020) BSFA Award Shortlist (2019) As a creative practitioner, Jo co-runs Sad Press Poetry and contributes to speculative poetry, including edited collections on secrecy and work themes. They hold an IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management and engage in STEM consultancy on communication and ethics.

• Arts and Humanities
• Climate and Sustainability
• AI and Automation
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Justin Timothy Smith is Professor of Cinema and Television History at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Media School in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. He is also Director of the Research and Innovation Institute in Arts, Design and Performance. His research is centered in the Cinema and Television History (CATH) research group, where he leads significant projects funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). His work spans British film and television history, music video culture, cult cinema, and archival studies. Smith holds a PhD in Cult Films and Film Cults in British Cinema, 1968-86 from the University of Portsmouth (2006), an MA in Popular Culture (The Open University, 2000), a PGCLTHE (2005), and a BA in English and American Literature (University of Kent, 1986). His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to cultural and media studies. His research interests include post-war British cinema and television, cult film fandom, cultural identity, popular memory, censorship, and the cultural industries. He is primarily an archival historian, drawing on extensive primary sources to explore how media shapes national and personal identity. His work often bridges academic research with public engagement, particularly through film archives and educational outreach. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on British music video history, Channel 4’s cultural impact, literary adaptation (especially Middlemarch and Jane Austen ), and cult film stardom. His articles frequently appear in leading journals such as Journal of British Cinema and Television and Adaptation , demonstrating sustained scholarly influence in film and media studies. Smith has received notable recognition, including: Appointment to the AHRC Peer Review College British Academy Overseas Conference Travel Grant (2010) Krasna Krausz Publication Award (2009) He has supervised PhD students, served as external examiner for MA Film Studies at Leicester and Southampton, and acted as project advisor for AHRC-funded initiatives. His grants include major PI roles on AHRC projects such as Fifty Years of British Music Video and Channel 4 and British Film Culture , with partnerships at the BFI, British Library, and Channel 4. He has organized academic conferences and contributed to public-facing outputs like the Power To The People DVD box-set. Smith is also active in professional societies, including the Royal Television Society and the Creative Industries Federation. He leads the CATH research group and has fostered collaborations with national institutions to digitize and preserve media heritage. His current and recent projects continue to shape the understanding of British screen culture through interdisciplinary and archival methodologies.

• Cinema and Television History
• British Film Culture
• Cult Film and Fandom
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Philip Roscoe is Professor of Management at the University of St Andrews , where he serves as Director of Research for the School of Management. His research focuses on the sociology of markets and finance , examining how market innovations and 'market thinking' organize society. Key themes include the cultural economy of markets , financial market ethics, and the role of fiction in shaping market futures. His recent publications include How to Build a Stock Exchange (2023) and contributions to the 2024 edited volume Market Studies: Mapping, Theorizing and Impacting Market Action . He has held visiting fellowships at the Australian National University and CAPAS Heidelberg , and advocates for participatory, impactful scholarship that bridges academic research with public discourse. 2023 : Completed What are Markets For? (Bristol University Press) 2024 : Co-edited field-defining Market Studies volume 2025 : Visiting fellowship at Australian National University Philip's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 8 (Decent Work), 12 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action) through analyses of market structures and their societal impacts. His empirical work spans organ markets, online dating algorithms, and financial journalism, while his teaching includes the UK's few Sociology of Finance modules. Scientific awards include his selection as AHRC BBC Radio 3 New Generation Thinker (2011). He actively supervises postgraduate research in market sociology and participates in public media through podcasts, radio essays, and debates.

• Sociology of Financial Markets
• Cultural Economy
• Market Innovation
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Professor Ilan Zvi Baron serves as Professor in International Political Theory within Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs, where his research interrogates the intersections of political responsibility, post-truth phenomena, and cultural politics in global affairs. His work consistently challenges conventional disciplinary boundaries through innovative methodological approaches and engagement with unconventional subject matter. His academic foundation includes a BA (Hons) in Political Science from the University of Victoria (Canada), an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics, and a doctorate from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth (2007), where he was an E.H. Carr Scholar and Overseas Research Scheme grant recipient. Baron's research program explores political responsibility through dystopian fiction, post-truth politics and disinformation's threat to democracy, and the cultural geopolitics of Israeli cuisine as manifested in cookbooks and foodways. His critical examination of the Jewish Diaspora's relationship with Israel employs reflexive methodologies to address tensions between critique and obligation, while his work on violence analyzes liberal pacification's phenomenological dimensions in everyday life. Analysis of his recent publications (2017-2024) reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) methodological innovation in collaborative scholarship and interdisciplinary approaches; (2) escalating focus on disinformation's epistemological challenges to democratic discourse; and (3) sustained exploration of food as a site of international political contestation, particularly through 'culinary Zionism' frameworks. These threads demonstrate his commitment to examining international politics through unconventional lenses of everyday cultural practices. His scientific recognition includes: E.H. Carr Scholarship during doctoral studies Overseas Research Scheme grant British Academy/Leverhulme Small Grant for current responsibility project Huntington Fellowship supporting book research Baron actively supervises graduate students including Seun Twins and maintains significant collaborative networks, evidenced by multi-author publications like the 'Flipping the Academic Conference' methodology experiment. His research grants consistently support boundary-pushing projects that challenge orthodox International Relations frameworks, while his visiting positions at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of British Columbia, and London School of Economics demonstrate international scholarly recognition. Though not explicitly documented in available materials, his collaborative methodology publications and food politics research suggest engagement with interdisciplinary teams bridging political theory, cultural studies, and digital humanities approaches to global affairs.

• Political Responsibility
• International Political Theory
• Political Theory
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