Biography
Linda Mackie is a Principal Teaching Fellow at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, where she leads the postgraduate Design Management programme. Her academic practice is rooted in values‑led education with a strong focus on sustainability, ethical design, and critical engagement with global systems. Through her leadership, the programme supports students in developing the strategic, creative, and reflective skills required to navigate contemporary design management and to lead responsibly within the creative industries.
I bring extensive international industry experience across fashion, product, and supply management, having worked within diverse global contexts in design and production. This professional background shapes my teaching and curriculum development, providing students with a deep understanding of the relationship between design, commerce, and culture. Have a broad global perspective enables me to effectively bridge theory with real‑world practice, fostering learning environments that are both critically engaged and professionally relevant.
As the School’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead, I play a central role in shaping inclusive academic practices and supporting a culture of equity and belonging. Working across the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and contributing to embedding social justice in teaching, research, and community engagement. My values in leadership reflect a sustained commitment to addressing structural inequalities and championing inclusive pedagogies.
I am also a Council member for FACE (Fashion & Arts Creating Equity), a cross‑institutional organisation dedicated to advancing anti-racism in higher education. In this role, I support sector-wide initiatives that challenge systemic barriers and promote meaningful change in policy and practice.
My academic interests include inclusive design, design thinking, and the intersections of sustainability and social impact in creative practice. I continually contribute to curriculum innovation, staff development, and cross‑institutional knowledge exchange, and regularly engages in scholarly dissemination and sector dialogue.
As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy my work reflects a deep commitment to values‑led education, and continue to advocate for inclusive, sustainable, and transformative learning experiences within and beyond the university