Co Director of tialt // there is an alternative. We design and use creative research methods to encourage a positive impact on people taking part.We aim to bring more theory back into the research-design process.We want to help humans understand and care for each other more through deeper understanding, exploring and listening.We want to work with those share our values and aspirations.

Experienced social researcher with an interest in the effects of cultural participation on people and society. Particularly interested in creative learning, connections between culture and well-being across the life-course, international cultural relations and developing participatory methodologies.Main responsibilities and interests include:Conducting qualitative and quantitative research and evaluationProviding business support and planning to cultural organisationsWriting… Show more Experienced social researcher with an interest in the effects of cultural participation on people and society. Particularly interested in creative learning, connections between culture and well-being across the life-course, international cultural relations and developing participatory methodologies.Main responsibilities and interests include:Conducting qualitative and quantitative research and evaluationProviding business support and planning to cultural organisationsWriting reports and papers and contributing to national and international debatesDeveloping new and innovative research methodologiesSupporting strong approaches to impact measurementCurrent and recent clients include: UNESCO, British Council, Creative Scotland, Arts Council England, Liverpool Biennial, Goethe Institut , WOMAD, Green Man, British Film Institute. Looking to connect and converse with people with similar interests. Show less

2017/18 Global Cultural Fellow at the Institute for International Cultural Relations at the University of Edinburgh. One year fellowship (complementing my ongoing work at BOP) exploring the contemporary role of arts and culture in global society. Working with colleagues from around the world to explore the creation, contestation, and choices around our cultural interests and values.

Main Duties and Responsibilities• Conducting and managing research outputs for the UK’s largest children’s music charity using a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods online and offline• Commissioning research and evaluation, including writing briefs, facilitating the tendering process and responsibility for a substantial research budget• Managing an in-house team of researchers and external contractors (including research consultancies, academic institutions and… Show more Main Duties and Responsibilities• Conducting and managing research outputs for the UK’s largest children’s music charity using a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods online and offline• Commissioning research and evaluation, including writing briefs, facilitating the tendering process and responsibility for a substantial research budget• Managing an in-house team of researchers and external contractors (including research consultancies, academic institutions and freelancers)Main Achievements• Establishing a robust evidence base for a national charity, including cross-sector publication• Implementing strong impact measurement systems across hundreds of organisations supported by Youth Music• Working with children and young people to understand their uses of and engagement with music to improve services• Presenting research findings to national and international audiences Show less

Main Duties and Responsibilities• Led and facilitated seminar groups for sociology undergraduates and qualitative research methods masters students• Lectured on sociology of musicMain Achievements• Contributed teaching skills to a well regarded department within a respected university• Developed my knowledge of a broad range of robust, reliable and creative research methods