Dr Louise Mullagh
Lecturer in Performance and PlaceProfile
My research explores how embodied, sensory encounters with place produce forms of knowledge that data-driven and AI-generated approaches cannot replicate, and what this means for our environment, ourselves and our more-than-human kin. Working in and around Morecambe Bay, I use walking as both methodological and theoretical practice to argue for the value of repertoire knowledge in an increasingly datafied world.
My work is trans-disciplinary, sitting at the intersection of performance studies, critical data studies, mobilities, art and design for sustainability. My wider practice includes roles on coastal adaptation and place-based cultural projects, alongside a continuing interest in creative research methods.
I teach on the Theatre and Performance BA and the Theatre for Social, Political and Environmental Change MA.
I am willing to take PhD researchers exploring similar fields across the disciplines in the School of Arts.
My research explores how embodied, sensory encounters with place produce forms of knowledge that data-driven and AI-generated approaches
Career Details
Prior to becoming Lecturer I was Senior Research Associate in Imagination Lancaster (Population and Policy). I was also Research Associate on the AHRC funded Living Design and Located Making projects at Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University. (December 2017 - December 2019).
I have over a decade of experience of working as an arts manager in museums, and hold a PhD (EPSRC funded) in Digital Innovation (Lancaster); MRes in Digital Innovation (EPSRC funded, Lancaster); MA in Museum Studies (Manchester) ; and BA (hons) Fine Art: Practice and Theory (Lancaster)
PhD Supervision Interests
Research relating to place, technologies and performing.
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02/06/2025 → 19/12/2025
Other
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01/05/2025 → 30/04/2026
Research
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13/01/2025 → 31/03/2025
Research
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29/11/2024 → …
Research
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01/10/2022 → 31/08/2025
Research
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14/03/2022 → 31/05/2022
Research
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03/05/2021 → 29/10/2021
Research
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01/03/2021 → 31/07/2021
Consultancy
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31/07/2018 → 31/08/2019
Research
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Government
Publication peer-review
Symposium
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Oral presentation
Publication peer-review
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Publication peer-review
Publication peer-review
Other
Editorial activity
Publication peer-review
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Oral presentation
Invited talk
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Oral presentation
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Membership of committee
Publication peer-review
Other
Invited talk
Invited talk
Other
Invited talk
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Festival/Exhibition/Concert
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Festival/Exhibition/Concert
Festival/Exhibition/Concert
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
- Cultures