Robyn Healy
Head of School
Fashion and Textiles
RMIT University
Australia
Biography
"Appointed Head of School for the School of Fashion and Textiles in late 2014, Professor Robyn Healy will be leading the School through a critical period of change and expansion. Prior to this appointment, Robyn held the role of acting Head of School for almost 12 months. She was also previously Program Director of the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) in the School of Architecture and Design from 2009-2012, and HDR Director in the School of Architecture and Design from 2011-2012. Robyn has steered the development of the fashion research cohort, and reviewed and restructured the fashion program to facilitate vertically integrated studios, cross-disciplinary studios, and increased industry engagement, particularly with the professional practice stream."
Research Interest
material culture
Publications
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The Parody of the Motley Cadaver: Displaying the funeral of fashion
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 The Grand Fashion Narrative in the Australian Museum. Curating the Luxury Design House PerspectiveÂ
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 High risk dressing by the Collective known as the Fashion Design Council of Australia
