Dr. Saskia Warren

Biography

Saskia Warren is a Reader in Human Geography at the University of Manchester, focusing primarily on social and cultural geography with a particular emphasis on social spatial inequalities. Her research engages with issues of creativity, urban governance, and the intersection of cultural practices and community engagement. Warren has extensively explored the experiences of Muslim women and young people in Birmingham and Greater Manchester, investigating themes of inclusion and exclusion within creative sectors. She has a rich interest in cultural institutions, such as museums and galleries, where she examines the narratives of heritage and landscape. As a former Parliamentary Academic Research Fellow, she has collaborated on projects that address social justice through art collections, and she leads research initiatives that address the role of artworks in public spaces. Warren's notable contributions include curating significant exhibitions and publishing scholarship related to the cultural creative economy, particularly focusing on Muslim women artists. She is an AHRC Leadership Fellow and has received several awards for her interdisciplinary projects and public engagement, aiming to highlight the role of diversification in cultural sectors.

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