Kate Allen

Dr. Kate Allen is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of East London (UEL), specializing in inclusive education, disability studies, and AI ethics. Her work emphasizes co-creation with marginalized communities, particularly those with learning differences and disabilities. She has led projects such as the Bank of purpleSTARS and Newid Byd, focusing on equitable technology, policy design, and community empowerment.

Her research spans museums, education, and technology, with notable contributions to the Museum Association’s Working Equitably Toolkit and the Esmee Fairbairn Collections Fund Review. Allen’s work often integrates multisensory approaches, exemplified by the Listening to London exhibition at the Museum of London.

• Key Projects: purpleSTARS AI ethics initiative, Wales disability co-creation programs
• Collaborations: Innovate Trust, Rix Inclusive Research, Museums Association

Her articles and presentations address topics like algorithmic fairness, inclusive museum practices, and future citizen engagement. Allen’s research bridges academic inquiry with actionable societal impact, prioritizing marginalized voices in decision-making processes.