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 July 2018 issue includes: Search starts for 2019 generation of great thinkers and broadcasters – The AHRC and BBC Radio 3 are on the lookout for a… Continue reading News from the Arts and Humanities Research Council
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Secular Liturgies: A New Initiative for Creative Writing and Cultural Enrichment
The Secular Liturgies Creative Writing Project, led by Dr Anastasia Somerville-Wong (English Literature), aims to provide a rich resource of words for secular events such as life-cycle events (including birth, marriage/civil partnership and ‘coming of age’ celebrations, and funerals), yearly cycle events such as Remembrance Day, Women’s Day and Pride, and other secular community, contemplative and creative events.… Continue reading Secular Liturgies: A New Initiative for Creative Writing and Cultural Enrichment
14th-27th July: English Diagrams, an exhibition of paintings, drawings and assemblage
English Diagrams, an exhibition of paintings, drawings and assemblage, is the culmination of doctoral study for Helen Billinghurst. The exhibition opens with a shared reading at 2pm, on 14th July, in the downstairs studios project space, Mills Bakery Building, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, and runs until 27th July. The exhibition will be open daily from 12.30pm until 5.30pm. The work has been made… Continue reading 14th-27th July: English Diagrams, an exhibition of paintings, drawings and assemblage
Narratives into the Future (Food and Architecture)
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’, participants recently… Continue reading Narratives into the Future (Food and Architecture)
5th and 6th July 2018: Out of Place – The 25th Land/Water and the Visual Arts Research Group Summer Symposium
The artist residency as a space of creative exploration and reflection Between 2013 and 2017, seven artists associated with the University of Plymouth responded to Cyprus through residencies at Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre. The resulting work indicates a range of different responses to the island and to the complex layers of Cypriot culture, a place… Continue reading 5th and 6th July 2018: Out of Place – The 25th Land/Water and the Visual Arts Research Group Summer Symposium
May 2018: Cornerstone at Powderham Spring Lectures 2018
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
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