Dr Leandro Valiati

Lecturer and Researcher in Creative and Cultural Industries, having worked in UFRGS (Brazil), University of Valencia (Spain), International University of Catalunya (Spain), Queen Mary University of London (the UK), Labex - ICCA of Paris 13 University - Sorbonne (France). Recognised in 2018 as Exceptional Talent and Global Leadership in Creative Industries by the British Academic (UK) and awarded, in the same year, with the Newton Advanced Fellowship by the British Academy. Held positions as the advisory board member of relevant British institutions for Creative Industries (such as Policy and Evidence Centre for Creative Industries – NESTA/AHRC; Global Policy Institute QMUL, and Creative Manchester).

Currently based at the Institute of Cultural Practices, University of Manchester.