Dr. Kate Oakley

Biography

Kate Oakley is a Professor of Cultural Policy at the University of Glasgow in the School of Culture & Creative Arts. Her research broadly focuses on cultural industries and the cultural economy, with particular emphasis on labor within these sectors. She has published extensively in areas such as cultural policy, contributing to the 'Key Ideas' series with notable works like 'Cultural Policy' and ‘Culture, Economy & Politics: a case of New Labour.’ Oakley's research encompasses various dimensions of cultural labor, including inequalities within cultural labor markets and the role of community arts. She is involved in significant SSHRC-funded research projects aimed at understanding precarious work in cultural and creative industries. Additionally, her current projects explore topics such as cultural responses to the environmental crisis and the intersection of sport with new municipalism. Throughout her career, she has undertaken numerous research collaborations and co-investigated vital projects funded by distinguished councils, contributing to the field’s understanding of sustainable cultural development. Oakley has held various academic leadership roles, including positions on advisory boards and strategic review panels, further emphasizing her influence in the area of cultural policy research.

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