Ellen Hughes

Dr. Ellen Hughes is a Senior Lecturer in Strategic & Operations Management at the Bristol Business School, part of the University of the West of England. As a qualitative researcher, she investigates human interactions within complex systems and creative industries.

Education:

• PhD in Economic Geography (2021)
• MA in History of Design (RCA/V&A)
• Degree in Ceramics

Research Focus:
Her work bridges creative industries, migration patterns, and ecosystem dynamics. Key projects include exploring decentralized digital economies, personalized healthcare manufacturing via micro-factories, and regional creative sector development.

Publication Trends:
Ellen’s research spans digital infrastructure policy, servitization in manufacturing, and creative workforce sustainability, with recent outputs focusing on healthcare ecosystems, screen industry labor, and migration’s socioeconomic impacts.

Academic Contributions:
She has collaborated on grants from EPSRC, AHRC, and the Design Council, contributing to projects involving digital economies, regional design mapping, and healthcare innovation. Her role as Director of Freestyle Bristol CIC highlights her commitment to youth engagement and digital platform development.