James Cave is a Lecturer in Creativity and Culture at the School for Business and Society, University of York. His interdisciplinary work bridges performing arts, creative practice, and organizational studies, focusing on enhancing collaborative creativity through sound design and cross-cultural projects. He holds a PhD in Music Composition (AHRC-funded) from the University of York, alongside MA and MPhil degrees in English from Cambridge University. Research interests include sound design for public engagement with geology, organizational challenges in contemporary opera development, and international musical collaborations via platforms like Orchestra Daraja. He has received awards such as the 'Best Use of Sound' from ICAD (2017) and support from major cultural funders including Arts Council England and AHRC. Teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including modules on organizational continuity, research methods, and creative collaboration. His creative outputs combine academic rigor with performances at venues like Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and BBC broadcasts. Professional roles include Head of Group Operations, Strategy, and Governance at his school, alongside artistic affiliations with York Minster Choir and cross-cultural organization Manasamitra. Recent projects involve sonification for geological phenomena and online orchestral collaborations across multiple countries.







