Alison Gault

Alison Gault is a Senior Lecturer at Belfast School of Art, Ulster University, and is an internationally renowned educator and designer. During her time as Course Director for the BA (Hons) Textile Art, Design, and Fashion Course, she directed a more regenerative practice, supporting students, designers, and industry to operate responsibly for both people and the planet. Alison has a diverse range of consultancy experience with industry, resulting in over 20 InvestNI innovation-funded projects and 8 InterTrade Ireland Fusion/Innovation Boost 18-month projects, and is currently working on the first Synergy all-island project BioDirect. Her real-world research includes the design development of fibres, fabrics, and products for health and wellbeing, and regenerative circular design systems. Alison’s recent research focus is on reviving linen spun fibres with an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded Design Exchange Partnership with Mourne Textiles through the Restoration and Redesign Project, and she is currently a researcher on two large AHRC grants, including the Green Transition Ecosystem Future Island and the Network Plus Risc+ Fashion and Textile Lead. Alison is the current Chair for the all-island Irish Grown Wool Council and is active in the Research Hub and Education and Outreach group.