Creative Economies Hub
SGSAH’s Creative Economies Knowledge Exchange Hub supports partnership-based research across Scotland’s creative economies—characterised by vibrant SMEs, Artist-Run Initiatives, and major cultural institutions. We foster entrepreneurial thinking and innovation across disciplines including the Plastic and Expressive Arts, Architecture, Design, Comics, Gaming, Film, Transmedia, Digital Arts, and Publishing.
We collaborate with BBC Scotland to offer doctoral researchers hands-on skills development and insights into applying research in broadcast production and the wider creative sector.
Our partnership with the Victoria & Albert Museum—the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance—supports the next generation of collections-based researchers, with further links to the V&A Dundee through founding partners the Universities of Dundee and Abertay.
The Hub brings together research strengths from the University of Dundee, Abertay University, Glasgow School of Art, and the University of Edinburgh, and supports AHRC-funded PhD students and Engagement Fellows.
Doctoral internships with organisations such as BBC Scotland and Creative Scotland help build transferable skills and deliver real impact, preparing researchers for dynamic, creative careers.
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Creative Economies Hub Members
- Dr Jacqueline Donachie, Fellow in Creative Economies in Art and Design at University of Dundee; (Hub Lead)
- Dr Paul Smith, Research Fellow, GSA (Deputy Lead)
- Clive Gillman, Director of Creative Industries, Creative Scotland; (Industry Partner)
- Oliver Cox, Head of Academic Partnerships, V&A London; (Industry Partner)
- Luke McCullough (acting member) Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, BBC Scotland; (Industry Partner)
- Martina Saric, University of Glasgow (Doctoral Researcher Committee Rep)
- Marlene Zijlstra, University of the West of Scotland (Doctoral Researcher Committee Rep)
