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Dr. Clare Devaney is a Senior Researcher and Innovation Lead at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) Rural Lab, an interdisciplinary research center focused on rural innovation, enterprise, and knowledge exchange. Based at the GSA Highlands & Islands campus, her work emphasizes rural traditions, communities, and leadership.
- PhD, University of Salford: 'A Fourth Way: The role of cultural heritage in embedding place-driven innovation'
- MA/BA in English Literature, St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge
Clare's research explores the interrelationships between time, place, and space through spatial dynamics, place-driven narratives, and materialist approaches. Her work spans systems design, cultural heritage, and rural innovation, with global dissemination via publications and TED talks (2017–2018). The articles associated with her research highlight trends in rural economics, innovation, and cultural heritage integration.
Scientific awards include:
- The Global Indigo Prize for Economics (2017), a collaborative entry with LetterOne, The World Bank, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan.
Clare supervises postgraduate research students and contributes to academic governance through membership in the UKRI AHRC Peer Review College and moderation panels. Her professional experience bridges academia, industry, and policy, with strategic roles in UK government and regional city-regions like Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
Rural Lab, her affiliated research center, champions rural knowledges and leadership while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
