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Professor Emma Hunt serves as Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive of Falmouth University since 2022. Previously, she held roles including Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Arts University Bournemouth (2013–2022) and Dean of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Huddersfield (2006–2013). She is also a Visiting Professor at Yunnan Arts University, China. Her academic leadership focuses on enhancing student learning experiences and career opportunities in creative industries.
Education:
- Doctorate in Higher Education Management, University of Bath (Research: Design Education & Intrapreneurial Universities)
- BA (Hons) History of Art and Design
- MA Design History
- MBA (Education)
Research Interests: Professor Hunt’s expertise spans Higher Education Design Practice, Design Policy, and the Creative Economy. She emphasizes linkages between design, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Notable contributions include co-curating the Lucienne Day exhibition (2017) and co-editing the Sage Handbook on Graduate Employability (2023).
Publications Trends: Her work bridges academic research and practical applications in creative industries, focusing on employability frameworks and design education policies.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed, but her leadership roles involve strategic partnerships and funding initiatives. She chairs the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership and the Creative Industries Sector Board, driving regional economic growth through university collaborations.
Teams/Labs: Key roles include chairing the Great South West Pan Regional Partnership and membership in Universities UK Specialist Institutions Forum and Creative UK’s Creative Skills & Futures Network.
