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Karen Fleming is a Professor at the Belfast School of Art, Ulster University, and serves as the Ulster Director of the Northern Bridge PhD Consortium. Her work bridges the creative industries, textile design, and medical humanities, with a focus on sustainability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement.
- MEd in Education (1995) with distinction
- Active in research, exhibition curation, and academic leadership
- Contributes to MSc Fashion and Textiles Retail Management curriculum
Her research explores the ecologies of the creative industries, including textile embroidery, construction, and heritage. She investigates design for ageing, protest textiles, and community-driven art production, alongside sustainable futures in film, animation, and events. She has supervised numerous PhD candidates and led initiatives like the AHRC-funded Future Screen NI cluster.
Recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, ranging from medical education to textile heritage and creative economy policy. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainability and cultural equity.
- 2020: Recognition of Exceptional Contribution to the AHRC Peer Review College
- 2015: Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the AHRC Peer Review College
Karen co-investigates the Future Screen NI project and directs the Green Transition Ecosystem initiative. She chairs the AHRC Creative Industry Clusters Programmes and serves on the JISC Digital Research Community Council, advocating for gender equality as academic chair of University Athena Swan.
Her curatorial and artistic practice includes exhibitions like Walls and Borders in Beijing and Legacy in Shanghai, reimagining historical textile techniques for contemporary narratives.
