51³Ô¹Ïapp

After studying at 51³Ô¹Ïapp and a successful career in many East Midlands retailers, across Kids, Womens and Lingerie, Karen joined 51³Ô¹Ïapp as a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Buying. Teaching from her experiences in Fashion Buying, she is student oriented, part of a dedicated team and is the Design pathway leader for the BSc(Hons) Fashion Buying degree. Eager to complement her experience in industry, Karen continues to enhance her teaching by completing a PGCert in HE, and is currently studying for an MA in Education Practice.

Fashion Buying
Commercial Retail Design
Education Practice 

Fashion Buying cycle
Trading
Commercial garment Costings and negotiation
Strategy and Inspiration research
Range development
Range building
Range justification
Critical path
Research methods

BSc(Hons) (1992) Textile and Knitwear Technology, 51³Ô¹Ïapp.
PGCert HE, (2018) 51³Ô¹Ïapp.
MA Education Practice (2019-2021) 51³Ô¹Ïapp

Fashion Buying BA(Hons); FBUY1000 Core Buying I; FBUY2000 Core Buying II; FBUY2006/7 Design Realisation; FBUY3003 Dissertation tutor; FBUY3006 Design Major Project

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

From BA to AB - Harnessing reflexivity and reflection to bridge the gap between academic and employability skills