Benjamin Greenhalgh

Benjamin Greenhalgh is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University's Manchester School of Art, where he serves as Programme Leader for the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. He teaches full-time, leads the graphics and illustration pathway, and coordinates all aspects of the program including curriculum design, mentoring, and industry collaborations.

• Education:
  • BA (Hons) Design & Art Direction (2007), Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (2004), Manchester Metropolitan University
  • PGCLTHE (2021), Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Fellowship of The Higher Education Academy (2018-19)
• Career Trajectory:
  • 2022-present: Senior Lecturer, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
  • 2016-22: Lecturer, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
  • 2013-16: Senior Designer at Cuckoo Design
  • 2007-13: Junior Artworker/Designer at Cuckoo Design
• Research & Creative Outputs:
  • 2020/21: Final PGCLTHE unit on virtual studio interaction
  • 2020: Lead design in EU-funded 'MinD' project for dementia-friendly design
  • 2019: Visual identity design for IASDR 2019 conference
  • 2017: 'Word Play' typographical alphabet publication
  • 2016: Co-authored 'The Alumni Artefact' documenting foundation alumni work
  • 2015-2020: Participation in 'Imaginative Press' creative news response project
• Key Collaborations:
  • Collaborated with Aster Muro on abstract fresco project
  • Co-created 'The Invisible King' illustrated book with students
  • Partnered with European Union institutions for 'MinD' project