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Connor Cleary serves as a Teaching Fellow at the School of Film, Media and Creative Technologies within the Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries at the University of Portsmouth, specializing in practice-based media production and community-engaged scholarship.
Education:
- Master of Science, University of Portsmouth (2017-2018): What impact does 360° immersive viewing have on audience engagement/emotional response?
Research Focus: Cleary's work integrates documentary filmmaking with social impact initiatives, particularly examining Tudor cultural heritage (centered on the Mary Rose shipwreck), mental health interventions for older adults, and LGBTQ+ inclusion in aging services. His methodology emphasizes participatory approaches with museums, community groups, and healthcare organizations to bridge academic research and public engagement.
Output Trends: Recent projects (2020-2025) reveal a trajectory from experimental film techniques (Real, 2020) toward applied community media addressing urgent societal challenges—documenting maritime heritage (Unsinkable, 2022), developing suicide prevention resources (2024), and creating LGBTQ+ training frameworks (2023). These outputs consistently prioritize co-creation with marginalized communities and tangible real-world applications.
Professional Engagement: Cleary actively contributes to public discourse through consultancy (D-Day Interviews project), conference participation (Portsmouth Comic Con), and community events (Portsmouth Big Read). His collaborative approach extends to research, notably as Team Member for the Sustainable Up-cycling project (2018-2022) exploring agricultural waste applications.
