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Dr. Sharon Peoples is a Lecturer in Museum Studies and Convenor of the Museums and Collections Program at The Australian National University (ANU), within the Centre for Heritage and Museums in the College of Arts & Social Sciences. She has developed innovative online and intensive courses in museum education and heritage studies, promoting flexible learning for postgraduate students and professionals. Her teaching and research integrate object-based learning and digital technologies, supported by partnerships with national cultural institutions in Canberra.
- The Australian National University – College of Arts & Social Sciences
- Centre for Heritage and Museums – Convenor, Museums and Collections Program
- ANU School of Art – Lecturer, Textiles Workshop
- Research School of Humanities, ANU – Former Lecturer and Tutor
- Art History Department, ANU – PhD Graduate
Her research interests span museum studies, fashion theory, textiles, craft, and the role of dress in shaping gender, identity, and heritage. She explores intangible heritage, masculinity in fashion, and the cultural significance of uniforms and everyday dress. Her scholarly work bridges academic research and artistic practice.
Her recent publications focus on the embodied nature of military uniforms, the curation of intangible heritage, and the legacy of designers like Vivienne Westwood. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining fashion theory, history, gender studies, and museum practice. Her research often centers on how material culture and dress mediate social values and historical narratives.
Dr. Peoples is also an exhibiting artist whose textile works are held in local and national collections. She curates textile exhibitions and actively participates in academic conferences, such as ACHS 2016, where she contributed to discussions on fashion and heritage leadership.
She has supervised and taught students across art, humanities, and museum studies disciplines, contributing to postgraduate education at ANU. While no formal list of advisees is available, her role as program convener indicates a significant mentoring and leadership function.
She is affiliated with research communities in heritage, fashion, and art, and her work appears in journals such as Fashion Theory, Critical Studies in Men's Fashion, and the International Journal of Heritage Studies.
