Dr. Patrick Duggan

Biography

Patrick Duggan is an interdisciplinary scholar and academic leader whose work explores the cultural, political, and social functions of performance in times of crisis. He is fascinated by performance and its role in shaping the world, engaging in contemporary aesthetic practices, everyday performances, and political expressions through events, protests, and media representations. His research critically examines how performance helps individuals witness and respond to complex social realities. Duggan is rooted in critical performance studies and committed to collaboration, cultural advocacy, and impact. He co-leads Performing City Resilience, an international research project that seeks to understand how performance can reconfigure ideas and practices of resilience in organizational, community, and urban contexts. With extensive experience in higher education and research, he has led significant international projects across various sectors and is widely published. As the Head of the Winchester School of Art, he provides strategic leadership to one of the UK's leading creative schools, guiding its vision as a globally engaged, research-led, socially responsive institution that champions interdisciplinarity and innovative creative education. He has held substantial posts at various universities and has been fortunate to hold visiting fellowships at institutions globally, including Cornell University, University of Galway, and University of Hildesheim.

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