Penny Evans is one of the founding members of Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC).  She provides leadership and co-ordinates a multi faceted, innovative programme, planning strategically to develop programmes that respond to future need.

Penny currently leads on the strategic development of KWMC The Factory a digital fabrication design and prototype micro-manufacturing hub and maker space. A site for new modes of manufacturing, circular economy and sustainable materials through to new skills, product development and business models.

Penny is a co-investigator and collaborator on many academic research projects with Universities and programmes with government agencies, European partners, public sector and business.

Honorary Research Associate, UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies

Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)

External Advisory Board – KU Leuven Urban Studies Institute (LUSI)

Creative Industries Federation, UK Council