Fiona Dowling is a materials researcher and PhD student, who’s research explores how materials, objects and digital tools can be utilised to uncover and re(tell) material sustainability narratives to build collective material knowledge.

Together with Morwenna Peters, Fiona co-leads on the Bristol Materials Network which aims to build connections and share knowledge and resources around materials and sustainability, enabling the development of materials literacy for UWE students, staff and the wider community in Bristol.

Fiona currently works as Technical Team Leader for Physical Fabrication at UWE Bower Ashton campus, and played a pivotal role in the development of the community maker space KWMC The Factory prior to working at UWE. She is passionate about prioritising accessibility and inclusivity across technical areas and workshop spaces.