Dr. Lisa Kelly

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa was appointed Lecturer in Television Studies at the University of Glasgow in 2015. She previously worked as a Research Associate at the University’s Centre for Cultural Policy Research (CCPR) on various Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)-funded projects. Her academic background includes a BA (Hons) in Communication and Mass Media from Glasgow Caledonian University, as well as an MPhil in Screen Studies and a PhD in Television Studies from the University of Glasgow. Her research primarily focuses on the production and circulation of television within broader economic and industrial frameworks, exploring how individual practices and institutional policies shape the types of programming produced. Key areas of interest include television sitcoms, global entertainment formats, and the representation of gender and diversity in onscreen talent. Lisa is a co-author of significant works including 'Television Entrepreneurs: Social Change and Public Understanding of Business' (2012) and 'The Rise and Fall of the UK Film Council' (2015). She has also served as Principal Investigator for several grants aiming to nurture talent within the Scottish screen industries.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer in Television Studies

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching various courses in the subject area and supervising PhD students.

Research Associate

— Present

University’s Centre for Cultural Policy Research • Glasgow, Scotland

Worked on AHRC-funded projects related to cultural policy.

Awards

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Carnegie Trust Research Incentive Award

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RSE Research Workshops Grant

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AHRC Research Grant

Courses

MLitt: Film Television Core Course MLitt: Advanced Topics in Television Studies Honours Option: Television Sitcom Level 2: History, Aesthetics, Genre Level 1: Looking, Listening, Reading Level 1: Key Moments in the Development of Cinema Television