Judith Simpson

Dr Judith Simpson is a Lecturer at the School of Design, University of Leeds. Her academic work bridges material culture, textile history, and death practices, with a focus on how clothing reflects societal understandings of mortality. She also contributes to university administration research and explores amateur filmmaking as a social history resource.

• PhD (2018): Contemporary British death practices
• PG Cert (2021): Higher Education Administration
• MA (1996): Cultural Studies (University of Huddersfield)
• BA (1984): Archaeology and Theology (University of Leeds)

Research Keywords: Material culture, Death studies, Textile heritage, Institutional governance, Visual anthropology

Responsibilities: Academic Assessment Lead, module contributor in design history and research methods.

• Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy
• Accredited Member, Association of Higher Education Professionals