Dr Ceri Pitches

Profile

My diverse career background as the Research and Impact Manager at the University of Huddersfield, a research impact specialist in the Faculty of AHC at the University of Leeds, a Learning manager at the National Science and Media Museum, and a secondary school Drama and English teacher and Head of Department, has led me to my unique role in PCI.

My PhD was fully funded by the AHRC through its Collaborative Doctoral Award scheme and undertaken in partnership with the National Science and Media Museum. My doctoral research re-evaluated the UK Science Museum Group Explainer role, arguing for new recognition of its performative complexity and concluding with industry recommendations. This collaboration shaped my understanding of impact and the power of research to respond to real-world challenges.

I work closely with Professors in the School who have significant leadership responsibility, providing high level research support for their diverse and ongoing projects and co-authoring, with them, a variety of publications.

As Director of Impact since 2022, I lead the School’s preparations for REF2029, as well as implementing our strategy for research impact to ensure academic colleagues maximise the benefits of their research and develop strong impact literacy.

Responsibilities

• Director of Impact

Qualifications

• PhD (University of Leeds)
• PGCE Drama in Education with English (Birmingham City University)
• BA (Hons) Theatre Studies and Dramatic Art (University of Warwick)