Amanda Egbe

Amanda Egbe is a Senior Lecturer in Media Production at the University of the West of England (UWE), affiliated with the Department of ACE – Creative and Cultural Industries and ACE – Film and Journalism. Her interdisciplinary work bridges artistic practice, research, and education, focusing on archives, digital media, race, activism, and the moving image. She exhibits nationally and internationally and contributes to academic and public discourse through creative and scholarly outputs.

Research Interests: Amanda’s research centers on the intersections of digital technologies and cultural memory, particularly how archives and media production can serve as tools for activism and racial justice. She explores media archaeologies, participatory media practices, and the representation of Black identities through projects like Where Were You in 1992? and Where Do You Keep Your Black People?. Her teaching includes Screen Languages and Photography and Visual Culture.

Although no articles are listed in the provided text, her research themes suggest strong engagement with digital heritage, critical race theory, and experimental media forms. Her work integrates practice-based methodologies with critical theory.

Professional Roles:

• External Examiner, Farnborough College of Technology
• Former External Examiner, Bournemouth University
• Former Trustee, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
• Digital Heritage Consultant, UnMuseum Project (Black South West Network)

Grants and Advising: While specific grants and students are not listed, her leadership of MA programs and research projects indicates experience in academic supervision and project management. She has likely advised postgraduate students and contributed to curriculum development and accreditation processes.

Labs and Teams: Amanda is associated with creative and research teams within the ACE departments at UWE, particularly those engaged in digital media, film, and participatory arts. Her collaborations with community organizations like the Black South West Network suggest involvement in public-facing and socially engaged research initiatives.