About
For over a decade, Karen has held senior academic roles in higher education, including Course Leader, Senior Lecturer, and Course Coordinator across master's, undergraduate, and foundation programmes. Her teaching and leadership span fashion marketing, design, textiles, and theoretical studies.
With a master’s degree (Distinction) in Marketing Communications Practice and significant professional experience in the fashion industry, Karen integrates industry insight with academic research to inspire and collaborate with students and colleagues alike. She has co-led the faculty-wide research and innovation group Creative Pedagogies and aspires to undertake a PhD by publication, reflecting her commitment to developing future-facing knowledge in fashion education.
Karen’s strategic focus on student success is underpinned by thoughtfully designed learning experiences. She draws on contemporary fashion issues, theory, and research to create engaging, meaningful education. Alongside her teaching, she actively contributes to evolving conversations in design, communication, and media through creative and innovative research practice.