Practice Based Fashion Research Symposium
What does practice-based research bring to fashion studies?
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Fri 17 July 2026
10:00 - 17:30 - Location
- Hybrid: Online and 4AF004, Arnolfini, Bush House, United Kingdom, Further info
- Contact
- Ellen Sampson researchevents@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Hybrid event – attend in person or online
As the first phase of the AHRC-funded 'Enclothed Knowledges: Practice-Based Fashion Research Network' comes to a close, this symposium brings together researchers exploring the methods, knowledges and modes of dissemination that emerge through practice-based fashion research.
The day will feature presentations from network participants alongside our collaborative peer review model, exploring new ways of responding to practice-based fashion research.
Rather than conventional evaluation, participants will engage in live dialogue around works in progress, using care-based feedback to reflect on embodied, material and sensory forms of knowledge.
Join us to discover current practice-based fashion research, contribute to conversations about new research methodologies, and help shape the future of peer review in fashion studies.
Travel stipends for PhD students
We have a limited number of travel stipends for UK-based PhD students who would like to join us in Bristol.
Programme
| 10:30-10:40 | Welcome and housekeeping |
| 10:40-11:00 | Introduction: Ellen Sampson |
| 11:00-11:40 | Group 1: Tommy Tse, Ricarda Bigolin, Chantal McDonald, Chantal Kirby and Christian Thompson |
| 11:40 | Break |
| 11:50-12:50 | Group 2: Silvia Bombardini, Lucy Gundry and Julia Valle Noronha |
| 12:50-13:50 | Lunch |
| 13:50-14:50 | Group 3: Sihle Sogaula, Tamara Poblete and Julian Randall |
| 14:50-15:50 | Group 4: Rikki Byrd, Justine Woods and Mi Medrado |
| 15:50 | Break |
| 16:00-16:40 | Group 5: Hilary Davidson and Ellen Fowles |
| 16:40-17:30 | Roundtable Discussion Ben Barry, Ellen Sampson and respondents |
How to find us
Use the Prince St entrance to the Arnolfini to access the event.
Location
4AF004
Arnolfini, Bush House
16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
United Kingdom
Online: Teams
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