School of Textiles and Design

Bruce Munro Roberts

Bruce Munro Roberts

Programme Director of Studies, Fashion and Fashion Technology

I currently teach on the Fashion and Fashion Technology programmes, and specialise in:

  • Design Process & Development  - considering all aspects of the fashion design process from initial research through ideation to final garment production with an emphasis on sustainability
  • Creative Pattern Cutting – the use of various pattern cutting techniques including traditional flat pattern cutting, draping on the stand, zero-waste and subtraction methods
  • Garment Construction – the application and use of industrial clothing construction machinery for all types of fabrics and fibres
  • Production Management – the investigation of clothing manufacturing systems

I teach various courses to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.

Areas of interest

  • Fashion, Technology, Pattern Cutting, Creative, Design, Garments, Production, Sustainability

Qualifications

2015 - Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice – Heriot-Watt University

2002 - BSc (Hons) (1st Class) Clothing Design & Manufacture – Heriot-Watt University, Galashiels 

1996 - Postgraduate Certificate in Management Studies – Napier University, Edinburgh 

Background

I am an external examiner at Glasgow Caledonian University (BA (Hons) International Fashion Management, and also at Northumbria University (MA (Hons) Global Fashion Design and MA (Hons) Global Fashion Management). I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority.

In addition to my role as an Assistant Professor, I am is a Respect Ambassador for the University and sit on various committees and working groups.

Prior to working at Heriot-Watt, I worked for 12 years as a bespoke designer, designing and making individual garments for clients from all over the world. At this time, I also launched my own independent brand that I sold through various retailers throughout the UK.

AWARDS

I have won various University Teaching and Funding awards including:

2014 – Graduate Teaching Award

2016 – Learning & Teaching Award (Feedback)

2017 – Graduate Teaching Award

2017 – QAA funding award “Managing student transitions through effective Personal Tutoring”

2021 – Learning & Teaching Award (Most Supportive Member of Staff)