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Ceri Hughes is a Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, specializing in labor market inequalities, inclusive growth policies, and urban economic development. She leads research within the Work and Equalities Institute and Manchester Urban Institute. Her work focuses on low-wage work dynamics, activation policies, and the intersection of poverty with employment conditions.
Education: Holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (2018-2025), an MSc in Social Policy from Cardiff University (2011-2012), and a BA in English from Oxford University (2004-2007). Prior roles include Researcher at the New Policy Institute and The Work Foundation.
Research Interests: Inclusive growth frameworks, local employment policies, work-related conditionality, and the design of fair employment practices. She explores how governance structures and metrics shape policy outcomes in cities like Greater Manchester.
Key Contributions: Authored over 28 publications, including seminal studies on 'good work' agendas, metricized governance challenges, and alternative urban economic indicators. Her work bridges academic research with policy impact through collaborations with local governments and NGOs.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams like SIPHER (Systems Science in Public Health Research) and contributes to the Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit. Engages in policy dialogues on poverty reduction and equitable economic strategies.
