Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas is a Senior Lecturer in Academic Writing and Language Research at Middlesex University, affiliated with the Learning Enhancement Team. His work focuses on integrating writing practices into art and design education, emphasizing spatial design and interdisciplinary approaches.

Research interests include:

• Academic writing pedagogy
• Studio-based learning in art/design
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with science
• Spatial design for learning environments
• Creative practices in education
• Visual documentation methods

Recent publications highlight his exploration of poster sessions as pedagogical tools, writing spaces as sites of engagement, and the intersection of drawing, science, and education during field trips to Mauritius. He has also worked on fashion mediation and transformative writing techniques in creative disciplines.

Thomas collaborates extensively across departments, including the Science and Technology Department, and has contributed to conferences like EATAW and the University of Aberdeen's Special Collections Group. His projects include the 'DRAFT Three' exhibition and 'Humans of Interiors' diversity-focused design research.