Leah BARCLAY

Dr Leah Barclay is an Australian sound artist, designer, and researcher working at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Her research and creative work investigate new approaches to ecoacoustics, exploring the soundscapes of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems to inform conservation, scientific research, and public engagement. She is a specialist in underwater sound with over 15 years’ experience recording marine and freshwater ecosystems across the planet.

Leah creates complex sonic environments and audio-visual works that draw attention to changing climates and fragile ecosystems. These works are realised through live performances, interactive installations, VR/AR, and site-specific experiences. Her work explores ways we can use creativity, new technologies, and emerging science to reconnect communities to place and inspire ecological awareness. Leah is the Discipline Lead of Design at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where she is also co-leading the Creative Ecologies Research Cluster, an emerging hub for interdisciplinary research that is shaping new approaches to creative practice.