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Andrew Miles is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester, specializing in culture, stratification, social mobility, and cultural participation. His career spans academic roles at Keele, Warwick, Cardiff, and Birmingham Universities before joining CRESC (ESRC Centre for Research on Socio-cultural Change) part-time in 2004. He currently leads the AHRC-funded 'Understanding Everyday Participation – Articulating Cultural Values' project and co-investigates the EPSRC Step-Change in travel and transport behavior initiative. His research addresses class dynamics, cultural participation, and policy implications, contributing to the Great British Class Survey and co-authoring Social Class in the 21st Century.
Research Interests: Miles focuses on class structures, cultural participation, and socio-cultural change. He explores how class intersects with mobility, urban development, and policy, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods and large-scale projects. His work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly reducing inequalities and fostering inclusive societies.
Projects & Activities: Miles has led/co-led projects examining cultural values, mobility behavior, and urban sociology. Recent activities include invited talks at the London School of Economics (2018–2021), organizing conferences on cultural participation, and peer-review roles for the Research Council of Norway. His research outputs span sociology, cultural policy, and historical analysis.
Labs/Teams: Miles collaborates with CRESC, Manchester Urban Institute, and Healthier Futures initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary networks to address socio-cultural challenges. His work bridges academia and policy, influencing organizational and governmental understandings of cultural participation and inequality.
