Kathryn Jones
Kathryn brings almost 15 years of experience to her role as a Senior Lecturer on BA Interior Architecture and Design, and has been instrumental in leading, delivering and transforming the course to meet the needs of evolving industry alongside the skills and ambitions of students. As a respected alumna of the department, and having taught across every year of the programme, she possesses an intimate understanding of the curriculum, ethos and qualities of a successful BCU graduate. Kathryn has previously served as co-course director, alongside other course leadership positions.
At the core of Kathryn’s teaching philosophy is her commitment to enriching the student experience and nurturing the diverse skills and self-confidence crucial for success beyond academia. With extensive practical experience across workplace, hospitality, leisure, retail and residential projects, she integrates industry insight into her teaching, connecting students with professional networks and opportunities.
Her teaching experience also includes overseas roles, including former link tutor for partner organisations in Hong Kong and Malaysia, highlighting her global perspective and commitment to international educational collaboration.
Alongside her academic practice, Kathryn is a professional Ballroom and Latin dancer and teacher, with an internationally recognised career in performance and education. She draws critically on the relationship between movement, performance, participation and spatial experience, synthesising pedagogical approaches from dance and design education. Her expertise in working with neurodiverse students informs her development of dynamic, sensitive and inclusive learning environments, and her ongoing interest in the intersection of neurodiversity, movement, learning and space.
Kathryn has a particular interest in the heritage of ballrooms across the UK, exploring the relationship between dance, performance, architecture, interior space and community. She is particularly interested in Blackpool’s iconic Tower Ballroom and Empress Ballroom, and their continuing cultural significance as spaces for performance, social interaction and collective memory.
Within the course, Kathryn is passionate about exhibition design and student showcases, supporting students in creating engaging public-facing exhibitions that consider narrative, display, circulation and audience experience.
Kathryn believes in promoting a strong sense of belonging within the university, recognising that a supportive and inclusive atmosphere is vital for students to flourish.