Upcoming Arts and Humanities Events September – December 2019

  The following research events are taking place in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities this month. Please contact theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk if you would like further information. Arts Institute Public Programme  Fri 29 Nov – Sat 11 Jan – Exhibition: Future History,The Levinsky Gallery Sat 7 Dec – Music – University of Plymouth Choral Society and Sinfonia… Continue reading Upcoming Arts and Humanities Events September – December 2019

Upcoming Arts and Humanities Events September – October 2019

    The following research events are taking place in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities this month. Please contact theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk if you would like further information.   Arts Institute Public Programme  Mon 23 Sep – Sat 16 Nov – Exhibition: Mariner: A Painted Ship Upon A Painted Ocean | The Levinsky Gallery  Tue 1 Oct –… Continue reading Upcoming Arts and Humanities Events September – October 2019

Nuria Bonet wins research award

Plymouth University post graduate student Nuria Bonet has been awarded a travel award to attend the Galpin Society and AMIS joint conference in Edinburgh, 1-4 June 2017. For the third year running, her work into Catalan shawms has been recognised and she has been given the chance to meet world-leading specialists in organology. She will… Continue reading Nuria Bonet wins research award

The 21st annual Digital Research in the Humanities & Arts Deadline extended

Due to popular demand the DRHA2017 DataAche Call for Papers has been extended until 30th April 2017. The 21st annual Digital Research in the Humanities & Arts (DRHA) conference hosted by The Arts Institute at the University of Plymouth “We’re drowning (not waving) in a sea of data – with data, data everywhere, but not… Continue reading The 21st annual Digital Research in the Humanities & Arts Deadline extended

Call for Papers: Methodological Innovations Conference

The Institute of Health and Community (IHC) Methodological Innovations Conference Thursday, May 25th, 2017 Contemporary, collaborative and creative approaches to research questions Call for papers extended deadline 31st March   The Institute of Health and Community at the University of Plymouth are delighted to invite you to their interdisciplinary Methodological Innovations Conference with a theme… Continue reading Call for Papers: Methodological Innovations Conference

Art Outside the Gallery: New Voices Conference at Plymouth by the Association of Art Historians

By Nicola Wakeham On 25th November 2016, Plymouth University had the honour of holding the latest New Voices Conference, organised by the Association of Art Historians (AAH). This whole day took place in the university’s beautiful Mast House building, located in Sutton Harbour, with stunning views across the waterside. The title for the conference was Art… Continue reading Art Outside the Gallery: New Voices Conference at Plymouth by the Association of Art Historians

Hidden Histories Seminar at Plymouth University: 29-30 November 2016

This two day seminar, on 29 and 30 November 2016, explores the importance of researching diverse history locally and regionally, providing examples of good practice. The seminar will feature presentations from funders, case studies, networking sessions and funders’ surgeries. The event has been organised by Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery (a Major Partner Museum… Continue reading Hidden Histories Seminar at Plymouth University: 29-30 November 2016

Call for Papers: “Beyond Words”, an arts, education & health conference (March 2017)

Beyond Words: Privileging the Unspoken in Arts and Communities in a Posthuman World 14th March 2017 Plymouth University, UK A posthuman world opens up the possibilities of being and belonging. This exciting international, multi-disciplinary conference focuses on how communication happens beyond words, how the arts use the unspoken, and how those who face problems communicating… Continue reading Call for Papers: “Beyond Words”, an arts, education & health conference (March 2017)

Call for Papers: Art History New Voices Conference, 25 November 2016

Art Outside the Gallery AAH New Voices Conference 2016 25 November 2016 Plymouth University Keynote: Dr Jody Patterson (Plymouth University)   Call for Papers Where do we see art? What impact do exhibition spaces have on how an artwork is received? Who is art created for? Who owns public art? New Voices 2016 encourages delegates… Continue reading Call for Papers: Art History New Voices Conference, 25 November 2016

A Time of Judgment (23-24 June 2016): Conference Report

Judgment everywhere. Implacable judgment in scarlet up in the Central Criminal Court or delivered in measured tones in the High Court of Chancery. Beside the Embankment in the imperial senate, judgment confidently uttered before the witnesses in committee chambers or mumbled amid the gilded crockets of a stifling House of Lords. Judgment by the bearded… Continue reading A Time of Judgment (23-24 June 2016): Conference Report