Amanda Ritson

Amanda Ritson is an Academic Tutor at the University of Sunderland’s Northern Centre of Photography, within the School of Creative Arts. She serves as Manager of the North East Photography Network (NEPN), a role she has held since 2009, which focuses on commissioning photographic projects, fostering regional and international collaborations, and supporting professional development in the photographic community. Her work includes curating exhibitions like Observe Experiment Archive and leading initiatives such as SHIFTS and Sunderland ’73: The People’s Visual History. She also co-commissions the We Feed The UK project and coordinates the UKRI AHRC-supported Museum Dialogues research project. Amanda teaches on the BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging program, delivering modules such as Issues in Contemporary Photographic Practice and professional practice workshops.

Her research interests span socially-engaged photography, curation, and project development. She has collaborated with institutions like the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England. While no formal publications are listed, her contributions to photography education and community-driven projects have garnered recognition, including a national teaching award for the Northern Centre of Photography in 2017.