Maria is a lecturer on the BA (Hons) Photography programme and has taught on the programme since 2008. She has also taught at other FE & HE institutions as an Associate Lecturer. Maria’s qualifications include an MA in Photography where she gained a Distinction, a PGCE in Art and Design in addition to her BA in Theatre and Costume.

Maria's personal work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. During her career in education Maria has worked as an arts practitioner for many national arts and educational organisations and charities in addition to commissions and artist in residence posts.

Maria’s research interests are around developing and sustaining relationships with alumni and additionally working with social media tools through her research of the theory and practice of education.

Maria plays a very active role in assisting with the planning and delivery of many successful national and international student visits.

Artefacts

Allen, M. (2019) To hide one’s face from God.

Allen, M. (2018) The art of following instructions.