Dr Alexis Kirke has been invited to present a keynote talk entitled “For entertainment purposes only? How arts can contribute directly to research into the science of computing and Human Computer Interaction (HCI)” at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities on Tuesday 14th June 2016. His speech is part of an event called “Wo/Man, Mind, Machine”, which is… Continue reading 14 June 2016: Keynote by Dr Alexis Kirke at Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences & Humanities
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News about The Arts Institute at Plymouth University and its members.
Paintings by Plymouth University researcher in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Dr Karen Roulstone has had two of her paintings selected for inclusion in the 248th Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London. Karen is Lecturer in Fine Art and programme leader for the MA Contemporary Art Practice at Plymouth University. She is also co-director of The Alamo Project, an artist led studio initiative offering a mentoring environment for emerging… Continue reading Paintings by Plymouth University researcher in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
13 June 2016: Public lecture by Dr Duncan Williams at the Institute of Physics in Reading
Dr Duncan Williams from Plymouth University’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research (ICCMR) has been invited to give a public lecture as part of the Institute of Physics lecture series at the William Penney Theatre in Reading. This series of lectures is designed to raise awareness of cutting edge physics research. Duncan will be talking about the ICCMR’s BCMI-MIdAS (brain-computer music… Continue reading 13 June 2016: Public lecture by Dr Duncan Williams at the Institute of Physics in Reading
Feature article by Dr Min Wild in Times Literary Supplement
Plymouth University researcher Dr Min Wild has one of the lead articles in last week’s Times Literary Supplement: a 3,000 word essay-review of a new book on Oliver Goldsmith and eighteenth-century Grub St subcultures. Min researches in the eighteenth century, with special interests in periodicals and print culture, in satire, and in criticism. She teaches eighteenth-century literature, as well as early modern… Continue reading Feature article by Dr Min Wild in Times Literary Supplement
Arts PhD researchers win prestigious placements
Two doctoral researchers in the arts at Plymouth University have been awarded prestigious placements to complement their programmes of study. Coral Manton has been awarded a placement by the British Library to investigate possibilities for the PhD thesis in multimedia and non-text forms, and how a national database of UK doctoral theses can record and make accessible… Continue reading Arts PhD researchers win prestigious placements
Get involved in the #SmarterStreets Pilot project
The #SmarterStreets project is inviting road users to participate in a pilot to test a new app, which enables participants to report road issues or highlight positives by taking photos. The live feedback that is provided is then used to help better prioritise road maintenance issues. The app is called Changify, and Plymouth University is one of the research… Continue reading Get involved in the #SmarterStreets Pilot project
Digital Art installation by Plymouth University researcher in Hong Kong
Plymouth University researcher David Strang, together with Vincent Van Uffelen, has created a digital art installation entitled Transmission+Interference, which is currently being exhibited in Hong Kong at the annual ISEA conference. The ISEA is one of the most prominent arts and technology events in the world, bringing together scholarly, artistic, and scientific domains. Originally installed in Vienna in March 2016, Strang and Uffelen’s interactive installation is… Continue reading Digital Art installation by Plymouth University researcher in Hong Kong
Allister Gall’s work exhibiting at Peckham 24 Photo Festival
As part of Peckham24’s moving image programme, South Kiosk presents an hour long programme of films featuring the work of visual artists with strong links to the Cornish peninsula. ‘Omgyjer Glusek’ is a product of South Kiosk’s recent participation in The Cornwall Workshop with film maker Ben Rivers and of the gallery’s recent links with… Continue reading Allister Gall’s work exhibiting at Peckham 24 Photo Festival
Dr. Phil Smith is walking-artist-in-residence at Carleton College, Minnesota
Dr Phil Smith is travelling to America to begin a residency at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota where he will be teaching a number of media studies classes and leading short public exploratory walks. In addition he will present a public performance walk titled “Blazing Worlds” on 14 May 2016. During his time at Carleton College, Phil is participating in the ‘Walk’ 2016 festival. He… Continue reading Dr. Phil Smith is walking-artist-in-residence at Carleton College, Minnesota
Dr John Matthias has co-written the score to ‘Broadmead-The Movie’
The world premiere of ‘Broadmead the Movie’,a film by Stanley Donwood and Mat Consume, takes place on 14th May 2016. Broadmead in Bristol is an unregarded shopping centre, derided by some, ignored by most. Slated for demolition, it has been chosen by Stanley Donwood as the subject for his first feature film, a film which… Continue reading Dr John Matthias has co-written the score to ‘Broadmead-The Movie’