Andrew Spicer

Andrew Spicer is Professor of Cultural Production in the Department of ACE – Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). He serves as Programme Leader for the MRes: Culture and was the REF 2021 Unit of Assessment Leader for Unit 34: Communication, Media. He plays a significant role in research leadership and doctoral training, having coordinated the AHRC-funded 3D3 Centre for Doctoral Training in partnership with Plymouth and Falmouth Universities and helped secure UWE's membership in the South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership.

His educational background includes a BA, MA, and PhD, though specific institutions and dates are not provided.

Andrew Spicer’s research expertise lies in British cinema and television, media production cultures, and the construction of gender, particularly masculinities. He has published extensively on stardom, celebrity, film noir, and the role of the film producer. His current research investigates the film and television industries in Bristol, and he is completing a monograph titled ‘Sean Connery: Stardom and National Identity’, forthcoming from Manchester University Press.

Although no visible list of recent publications is available due to technical limitations in the source page, his scholarly focus consistently spans cultural production, national identity, and media industries, with an emphasis on historical and industrial contexts of British screen culture.

• REF 2021 Unit of Assessment Leader, Unit 34: Communication, Media
• Co-ordinator, AHRC-funded 3D3 Centre for Doctoral Training
• Member, South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (negotiated UWE's inclusion)

Andrew Spicer supervises a total of six PhD students, serving as Director of Studies for four and supervisor for two others. He also leads the Masters in Research (MRes: Culture) program, supporting advanced research training in cultural studies. His leadership extends to institutional research strategy and doctoral training partnerships, reflecting a strong commitment to research capacity building.

He is affiliated with research initiatives focused on digital design, arts, and media through the 3D3 CDT and contributes to broader academic discourse on media industries and cultural production.