The following research events are taking place in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in June and July. Please contact theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk if you would like further information. 20th June 2018, 1pm, Portland Square, Room B312 Transtechnology- Revisiting ideoplasticity: contingency, action, and imagination 23rd June 2018, 10am – 4pm, Roland Levinsky Building Design Lab Message, Design knowledge and… Continue reading Arts and Humanities research events in June and July
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
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
15th March 2018: Cornish Mining- UNESCO World Heritage Site talk
Join us at 5pm on Thursday 15 March for drinks and a talk by Deborah Boden, Director of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Deborah will talk about the aims and operations of the WHS including its huge success attracting external funding and running projects with a diversity of partners from archaeologists to installation artists The… Continue reading 15th March 2018: Cornish Mining- UNESCO World Heritage Site talk