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Pamela Whitaker is a Lecturer in Art Psychotherapy at the Belfast School of Art, Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Ulster University. Her work bridges art therapy, contemporary art, and environmental activism through innovative pedagogical and community practices.
- PhD in Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, Ulster University
Research Focus: Whitaker explores ecologies of care, environmental art therapy, and the intersection of art therapy with climate change mitigation. Her work includes museum/galleries as therapeutic spaces, textile pedagogies, and nature-assisted interventions.
Notable Grants: Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding for CHOICE project and Practice Based Researcher in Residence at Void Arts Centre.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Editorial Roles:
- Founding co-editor, Polyphony: Journal of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists
- Special issue co-editor, Nature Assisted Art Therapy (International Journal of Art Therapy)
- Editorial board member, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association
External Engagement:
- External Examiner, University of Roehampton MA Art Psychotherapy
- Advisor, Northern Ireland Mental Health Arts Festival
- International conference keynote speaker (Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore)
Labs/Teams:
- Bamford Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing (CHOICE project collaborator)
- Arts and Health Coordinators Ireland
- Void Arts Centre (Derry/L’Derry) research residency
