Maria Ahmed

Maria Ahmed serves as a Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Kingston University within the School of Creative and Cultural Industries and Department of Journalism, Publishing and Media since 2010. She holds this position on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE), delivering teaching and curriculum development across BA/MA Journalism, Magazine Journalism, and MA Publishing programs with specializations in visual storytelling and media production.

Her academic credentials include a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, BA Hons in English from Wadham College, Oxford University, and MA Photography Arts from the University of Westminster. She maintains Fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy.

Her professional focus bridges journalism education with creative visual practices, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches in cultural industries. This integration manifests through practical module instruction and personal tutoring at all academic levels, connecting theoretical frameworks with media production techniques.

Maria Ahmed has received significant recognition in visual journalism and publishing:

• Shortlist FE & SK Book Award Fotografia Europea and Skinnerboox
• Shortlist Fiebre photobook award
• Select Award photography Photofusion
• Images Vevey photobook award shortlist
• Photofusion Prize
• Howard League for Penal Reform media award
• RBI Feature Writer of the Year
• Shortlist Press Gazette Exclusive of the Year

Her professional engagement extends to the London Creative Network and the KU Discover Leveson archive project as an Investigator. In her academic role, she combines module leadership with personal tutoring responsibilities while contributing to knowledge exchange initiatives within creative industries.