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Dr. Caroline Chapain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Birmingham's Birmingham Business School, where she also serves as School Senior Tutor. She is affiliated with the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) and is a leading researcher in creativity, innovation, and creative industries, with a focus on urban and regional development.
- PhD in Urban Studies, INRS-Urbanisation, Culture and Society, UQAM, Montreal, Canada (2005)
- MSc in Economics (Public Finances), University of Montreal (1996)
- BSc in Economics, University of Montreal (1995)
- Major in Economics, University of Paris 2, Melun, France (1994)
Her research spans creative industries, creative cities, economic restructuring, plant closures, and public policy, employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. She has led significant research projects funded by AHRC and EU FP6, including studies on community media, creative citizenship, and creative clusters in Europe.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in understanding the spatial dynamics of the creative economy, innovation in cultural sectors, and the role of governance in regional development. She frequently contributes to international discourse through invited talks and conference organization.
- Creative and Knowledge Economies
- Community Media and Creative Citizenship
- Urban and Regional Economic Development
- Cluster Policy and Governance
- Methodological Innovation in Social Sciences
Dr. Chapain actively supervises research and collaborates with scholars across Europe. She has organized numerous international conferences and workshops, demonstrating leadership in her academic community. Her work has been supported by competitive grants from AHRC and the European Union, reflecting its impact and relevance.
She is a visiting researcher at institutions in France, Poland, Portugal, and Spain, fostering international academic exchange. Her contributions include editorial roles in special journal issues and co-editing key volumes on creative regions and industries in Europe.
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