Meet our team

Together, we are exploring new ways of using storytelling to influence, educate and inspire.

Our Chair Lead is Professor Mike Wilson. He is supported by Dr Rob Harland, Dr Catherine Rees and a growing team of academic researchers.

Our expertise spans applied storytelling, drama, urban graphic heritage, design, media and communications. 
 
This combination of interests and knowledge opens new ways of approaching storytelling that foster community engagement, promotes personal growth and influences policy decision making. 

Professor Mike Wilson

Professor Mike Wilson

UNESCO Chair in Storytelling Education for Sustainability

Dr Rob Harland

Dr Rob Harland

Reader in Urban Graphic Heritage and Deputy Lead

Dr Catherine Rees

Dr Catherine Rees

Reader in Drama and Deputy Lead

Professor Rebecca Cain

Professor Rebecca Cain

Professor of Transdisciplinary Design

Dr Fred Dalmasso

Dr Fred Dalmasso

Senior Lecturer in Drama

Professor John Downey

Professor John Downey

Professor of Comparative Media Analysis

Professor Tom Jackson

Professor Tom Jackson

Professor of Information and Knowledge Management

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Dr Karen Jiyun Sung

Post Doctoral Researcher in Digital Creativity

Professor Jo Tacchi

Professor of Media and Creative Industries