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Dr Sonja Andrew is an Associate Professor in the School of Design at the University of Leeds, specializing in textiles and fashion with a focus on cultural memory and semiotics. She holds experienced PhD supervisor status and has served as an international examiner. Her research employs creative processes to explore textile semantics, multi-modal communication, and audience perception. Current projects include UKRI NERC-funded circular fashion research and collaborations with earth scientists to bridge textile production and environmental science. Andrew is Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research Studies and a DARE working group member advising University-Opera North partnerships.
Education:
- PhD, Central Saint Martins
- MA, Central Saint Martins
- BA (Hons) Multi-Disciplinary Design
Research interests span textile narratives, material culture, and decolonizing methodologies. Notable projects include an AHRC-funded WWI textile installation and exhibitions at Lausanne to Beijing Biennial. She reviews academic papers and contributes to professional organizations like the Textile Society's Board of Trustees (2013–2017) and DARE collaboration.
Awards & Recognition:
- AHRC Image Gallery Award (selected for publication in 'Beyond the Trenches')
- Excellence Award at Lausanne to Beijing International Textile Biennial
Supervises PhD students such as Eddie Bowes and leads projects on sustainable fashion systems. Her work bridges art, science, and cultural studies, emphasizing textiles' role in societal narratives and environmental stewardship.
Current initiatives include decolonizing palaeontology through arts-based approaches and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between earth sciences and textile design.
