Professor Cornel Sandvoss: Executive Dean (Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities)
Biography
Cornel joined the 日韩无码 as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities in September 2024.
Prior to his arrival at Sussex, Cornel was Head of the School of Arts at the University of Bristol. He has previously led schools and departments in Communication and Humanities, and Art, Design and Architecture at the universities of Huddersfield and Plymouth.
Cornel began his research career with a Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies at the 日韩无码 in 1995/96 and returned the following year to commence his doctoral studies under the supervision of Prof Roger Silverstone. After moving to the London School of Economics, Cornel held lectureships at the University of Cambridge, DeMontfort University, and the University of Surrey.
Cornel’s research focuses on fans, audiences and users across and beyond the spectrum of popular culture.
Cornel is a member of the University Executive Team, the University Leadership Team and Senate.