" Prior to undertaking research I was strong student gaining a distinction in my part 2 architecture studies. I was awarded a commendation for my part 2 dissertation 'Superhistory' at the RIBA Presidents Medals, 2007. In qualifying as an architect I won the external examiners prize for my part 3 professional examinations at Huddersfield University. I am a lifelong learner and my quest is for understanding, I believe that it's only when we engage in applied knowledge that we begin to understand what we have learned. This is why my practice is 'research by design', making and teaching. "