Pauline Bremner

Dr. Pauline Bremner is an Associate Professor and Lecturer in Retail and Fashion Management at Robert Gordon University's Gray's School of Art. She serves as Co-Lead for C23 Ref 2029, Education Network Champion, and member of the Academic Council. With over 30 years of experience at RGU, she has held various leadership roles including year tutor and course leader, and has served as External Examiner for multiple universities including University of Aberdeen, Bournemouth University, and Glasgow Caledonian University.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Gift-giving of toys from adults to children (Robert Gordon University, 2015)
• MBA in Retailing (University of Stirling, 2000)
• Multiple Post Graduate Certificates including Research Methods (awarded with distinction)
• Institute for Leadership and Management Levels 3 and 5
• Personnel Management PG Diploma

Dr. Bremner's research spans multiple interconnected domains focused on education, skills development, and retail/fashion management. She investigates graduate skills transferability into the workplace, meta-skills development in relation to Sustainable Development Goals, and innovative teaching methods. Her work in retail/fashion examines consumer behavior (particularly gift-giving of toys to children), internationalization strategies for fashion/retail companies, customer service gaps in menswear, and local retail development in Aberdeen. Her recent publications show a strong trend toward interdisciplinary approaches that connect sustainability, design thinking, and pedagogical innovation.

Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent output across multiple venues, with particular emphasis on educational research in recent years. She has served on multiple editorial boards and contributes regularly to academic discourse through conference presentations and journal articles.

Dr. Bremner's significant recognitions include:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Aurora Advance HE leadership recognition
• Robert Gordon University Star Award with Distinction
• The Scottish Institute for Enterprise Innovative Educator Award
• Multiple Institute of Leadership and Management certifications

As an active PhD supervisor, she guides students through research on topics including Collaborative Online International Learning, sustainable fashion supply chains, and quality management in diverse cultural contexts. Her supervisory approach integrates her expertise in both retail/fashion management and educational research methodologies. She has implemented the RGU Innovation Award (formerly SISA awards) and focuses on skills development and interdisciplinary teaching methods research for degree programs.

Dr. Bremner is actively involved in sustainability initiatives, particularly through embedding Sustainable Development Goals into curricula using design thinking approaches. She has organized events like the Sustainable Scrunchie Event and presented on sustainable fashion supply chains, demonstrating her commitment to connecting academic research with practical sustainability applications in the fashion industry.