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Sian Gouldstone is a Lecturer in Digital Photography and Programme Leader for the BA Photography programme at Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication. Her research and artistic practice are situated at the intersection of visual arts, cultural theory, and post-colonial studies, with a focus on affect, materiality, and the politics of whiteness in settler colonial contexts.
Her educational background includes an MA in Photography & Urban Cultures from Goldsmiths, University of London (2010), and a PhD in Arts & Humanities from the University of Plymouth (2025). She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020) and a member of the Association for Photographers in Higher Education (2024–).
Sian’s research explores how whiteness functions as an affective force in suburban spaces, particularly in Australia (Naarm), using folding and re-photographing as critical visual methods. Her work engages with decolonial practices, archival interrogation, and the legacy of British imperialism. She contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals on Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions through her critical engagement with identity, belonging, and visual representation.
The recent scholarly outputs reflect a consistent trajectory in practice-led research, examining nostalgia, affect, and archival traces through photographic interventions. Her work bridges artistic practice and academic inquiry, emphasizing embodied and material approaches to understanding colonial legacies.
- Reduced inequalities: Critical examination of whiteness and belonging
- Sustainable cities and communities: Visualizing suburban identities and inclusion
- Peace, justice and strong institutions: Decolonial practices and archival justice
Sian leads multiple units in the undergraduate photography programme, including Graduate Project, Studio Photography, and Understanding the Image. As Programme Leader, she oversees curriculum development and student progression. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her leadership in final-year projects indicates active supervision and mentorship. She has not reported any external grants, but her research is supported through institutional academic roles and creative practice outputs.
Sian’s artistic exhibitions, such as 're/emerge' at Vacancy Atlas (2023) and 'Make Good' at Leeds Arts University (2022, 2023), demonstrate the integration of her research into public and critical discourse. Her work is disseminated through conferences, exhibitions, and her personal website, forming a cohesive practice-based research profile.
