معرفی
Charlotte Waelde is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Coventry University’s Research Centre for Dance Research (C-DaRE). Her work bridges intellectual property law, digital technologies, and cultural heritage, with a focus on how legal frameworks intersect with human rights, competition law, and international private law. She previously held roles at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Exeter, including Head of School at Exeter Law School (2010–2016).
- Current affiliations: Coventry University, C-DaRE
- Key roles: Chair of UK IPO Research Advisory Group, AHRC Digital Transformations Theme advisor
Education Background:
- Legal practice (1991–1995)
- Academic appointments: Edinburgh Law School (1995–2010), Exeter Law School (2010–2016)
Research Interests: Copyright law, intangible cultural heritage, law and technology, disability law, and human rights. Her work examines how digital transformation impacts legal practices and community rights, particularly in marginalized contexts.
- Notable projects: DanceMap (2025–2028), Resilience and Inclusion (2016–2017)
Key Contributions: Over 34 publications, including chapters on heritage safeguarding and transdisciplinary research. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for legal challenges in cultural preservation and environmental health.
Awards:
- Research Team of the Year (2017)
- Resilience and Inclusion: Dancers as Agents of Change (2016)
Labs/Teams: Active in C-DaRE, collaborating on projects like DanceMap to promote European dance heritage through innovation and policy.
