Alec Dudson

Alec Dudson is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, teaching on BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and BA (Hons) Fashion Art Direction programs. As founder and editor-in-chief of Intern magazine since 2013, he champions creative career accessibility through transparent industry conversations and educational initiatives.

His academic credentials include a BA (Hons) in Cultural Studies and Sociology, MA in Sociology (University of Manchester), and PGCLTHE qualification. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy working toward Senior Fellowship status.

• Key research interests: Creative industry employability
• Self-promotion strategies for creatives
• Networking culture
• Imposter syndrome mitigation
• Education-to-employment transition

Intern's evolution from print to digital (2017) reflects his commitment to democratizing creative career development. Notable collaborations include brand campaigns for Ace & Tate, WeTransfer, Adobe, and WIX, along with educational projects like the 2020 Extracurricular lecture series and A Call to Creative Arms mentoring program.

Current initiatives include the 2024 Wear Abouts podcast exploring fashion's societal role. He actively speaks at global events like Cannes Lions and London Design Festival, advocating for paid, structured entry-level positions in creative sectors.