Diane Maclean

Diane Maclean serves as the Dean of the School of Arts and Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University. She also holds a position as a Member of the Governance & Nominations Committee at the University of the West of Scotland, indicating a cross-institutional leadership role in higher education governance.

Dr. Maclean's professional trajectory bridges academic leadership with practical media industry experience. Her expertise spans creative production and academic administration, with particular strength in arts education and media studies. With over a decade of experience producing and directing documentaries for BBC Alba, she brings substantial industry perspective to her academic leadership position.

Her research and professional interests include:

• Media Production
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Creative Industries
• Broadcasting
• Arts Education

As Dean, she oversees academic programs that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical creative skills, fostering the next generation of media professionals and artists. Her leadership connects academic scholarship with real-world media production, creating valuable pathways for students entering the creative sector.