This May Cornerstone Heritage, the University of Plymouth’s heritage research group, presents two weeks of (almost) daily talks by leading experts on the history and heritage of the historic built environment hosted by the Earl of Devon at Powderham Castle. ‘Cornerstone at Powderham’ is part of the University of Plymouth’s wider on-site investigation of the… Continue reading May 2018: Cornerstone at Powderham Spring Lectures 2018
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Narratives into the Future
As part of his AHRC ECR Leadership Fellowship project Imagining Alternatives, David Sergeant, Lecturer in English post-1850, is currently working with local partners and communities on ‘Feasts for the Future’ – a series of communal meals which will be used as a way of exploring and nurturing alternative futures. As part of the build up to the first ‘Feast’, which will… Continue reading Narratives into the Future
24th May 2018: Cob – A Living Tradition in Devon
This event will celebrate Devon`s achievements in the care and repair of existing cob buildings and the realisation of new buildings constructed from cob. There will be a wine and canapés reception after the presentations with a chance to network with others interested in the future of cob building. To register for this event please… Continue reading 24th May 2018: Cob – A Living Tradition in Devon
News from the Arts and Humanities Research Council
The latest newsletter from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) can be viewed via this link. The April 2018 issue includes: Launch of Research in Film Award 2018 – The Research in Film Awards are returning for a fourth year with two new categories focused on migration and social media. UK Research and Innovation… Continue reading News from the Arts and Humanities Research Council
19th April 2018: Launch of Urban Dialogues
Join us to celebrate the launch of Urban Dialogues, an initiative recently started within the University of Plymouth’s Arts Institute and linked to the Centre for Sustainable Futures. The initiative joins various disciplines and faculties from across the University, together with external collaborators. Our work is grounded in community-based learning and learning-supported community development. This… Continue reading 19th April 2018: Launch of Urban Dialogues
16th April 2018: Film – The Destruction of Memory | A documentary on the destruction of world heritage sites
The Displacement Studies Research Network and Cornerstone Heritage based at the Arts Institute, are hosting the film screening of The Destruction of Memory which will be followed by Q&A session with the writer, director and producer of the film, Tim Slade. About the film (extract from the film’s website) THE WAR AGAINST CULTURE, AND THE BATTLE TO SAVE IT. Over the past… Continue reading 16th April 2018: Film – The Destruction of Memory | A documentary on the destruction of world heritage sites
News from the Arts and Humanities Research Council
The latest newsletter from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) can be viewed via this link. The newsletter contains information about AHRC activities and funding calls. The March 2018 issue includes: The launch of the Health Humanities Medal 2018 – The Arts and Humanities Research Council, in association with the Wellcome Trust, has launched… Continue reading News from the Arts and Humanities Research Council
22nd March 2018: Talk and book launch for Owl Sense
Join Dr Miriam Darlington, a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University, on Thursday 22 March for her talk and book launch of Owl Sense. Published by Faber & Faber on 8 February, this beautiful book charts the author’s travels from her home in Devon to the Hebrides, as she searches the British Isles and extends… Continue reading 22nd March 2018: Talk and book launch for Owl Sense
Plymouth PhD Candidate Sent Picture to the Moon
On January 19th 2018, Benjamin Pothier, a PhD Candidate in the Planetary Collegium programme, successfully sent to the Moon and back a photograph he took of the Mars Curiosity Rover test site in the Atacama Desert. The photo was sent as radio waves from Dwingeloo Radiotelescope. The team used a formerly classified Cold War radio technique to send… Continue reading Plymouth PhD Candidate Sent Picture to the Moon
Podcasting Session for Staff – Thursday 22 February
This session will be run by the BBC’s Dr Sam Willis (Castles; The Silk Road; Britain’s Armed History; Britain’s Outlaws, History of Invasions) and Professor James Daybell, Director of the Arts Institute. The two co-write and co-present the chart-topping podcast Histories of the Unexpected, which is hosted by Dan Snow’s History Hit Network. James and… Continue reading Podcasting Session for Staff – Thursday 22 February