Thinking through Methodologies in Media
A one-day symposium on research methods in social sciences
Date: 26th March, 2013
Venue: Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool
Call for Papers
How do I conduct an online ethnography? Are there new ways to think about
visual cultures? Can I write about sound? What are creative methodologies,
and how can they be developed?
We invite researchers to a one-day symposium, with a publication to
follow, to think together through research methodologies as they relate to
digital, visual, and sound cultures. We particularly welcome papers from
postgraduate and early researchers to present their ideas and research
methods in their current field of study.
Papers are invited on any of the below fields of study:
1.New Media/Digital Culture
2.Films/Visual Culture
3.Music/Sound Culture
Selected papers will be published in the Aug/Sep 2013 issue of the TMC
Academic Journal (Singapore).
A 300 word abstract should be submitted by February 28th, 2013 to
Dr Esperanza Miyake (e.miyake@ljmu.ac.uk) with the following information:
a) author(s); b) affiliation; c) email address; d) abstract
Dr Esperanza Miyake
e.miyake@ljmu.ac.uk
Alan Molyneux
A.J.Molyneux@ljmu.ac.uk
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Practice-as-research Group launch
An inter-disciplinary reading/practice group supported by artsmethods@manchester and the Institute for Cultural Practices.
1.30pm, Wednesday 5th December (introductory meeting)
Room 2.04, Mansfield Cooper
- is practice an integral part of your research method and/or outcome?
- are you interested in engaging with practice-as-research in the future?
We are two PhD candidates using practice-as-research within History and Museum Studies and are looking to start a dialogue about practice-as-research in the humanities and beyond.
We would like to invite postgraduates and early year researchers interested or involved in practice-as-research to the first of an informal reading/ practice group that will meet monthly to share methods, ideas, problems and practicalities.
We are also interested in sharing ideas with researchers from other disciplines that have an established relationship with practice-as-research, such as Visual Anthropology, Screen Studies, Drama, Creative Writing, Music, Architecture and beyond the university to the visual and experimental arts - so please come along if you would like to join the conversation.
Suggested agenda for the first meeting:
- What is practice-as-research in the humanities?
- What can we learn from disciplines with an established relationship with practice-as-research?
- Is there a difference between practice-based research and practice-as-research?
If you are thinking of coming along or for more information please email:
sophie.everest@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk or benjamin.knowles@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
Monday 26 November 2012
Three Good Reasons to Apply for the New Generation Thinkers Scheme
Three Good Reasons to Apply for the New Generation Thinkers Scheme
by Sue-Ann Harding
The New Generation Thinkers scheme, now in its third year, is an AHRC and BBC Radio 3 joint initiative that brings together academics and the wider public through the media. It’s a fantastic opportunity for new researchers who are given a platform to share their research and their ideas. I applied last year because when I saw the announcement it seemed already to be ‘mine’. An avid radio listener, funded by the AHRC at doctoral and post-doc level, the very words themselves seemed to be from familiar territory. As busy as I was with the usual deadlines and marking that fill this time of year, I knew I would chide myself ever after if I did not at least give it a go. Now, speaking as one of the ten who were selected for the 2012 scheme, here are three good reasons why you should apply.
Firstly, the application is not onerous. 250 words on how your research “could make an engaging and stimulating programme of up to 45 minutes for a non-academic audience.” No long calls for CVs, personal statements, evidence of skills etc. Nor is this a cost-benefit analysis for a funding application, so you don’t have to think how you would do it, just what you would do if you could. My idea was to go to Russia and describe the various monuments erected in various cities in memory of the victims of the Beslan hostage disaster of 2004. It would be one of those evocative programmes full of “radio pictures”; and I still hope it gets made. The other part of the application is 250 words to “review a new film, play, novel, book of poetry, exhibition or other cultural event that you’ve recently attended. It must be on a topic separate from your research.” I wrote on the Magritte exhibition at Tate Liverpool and brought in memories of how I’d first discovered him as a school girl, leafing through glossy art books with a friend on Saturday afternoons at her house. The hardest part of the application was using the right 250 words for each piece, but the themes and ideas should already be familiar and close to you. Even if you get no further than this you will have a) met a deadline, b) met a strict word limit c) written about your research for a non-academic audience and d) thought about your research in terms other than the usual conference or academic paper.
Secondly, the workshops are great! “Each day-long workshop will consist of an introduction to programme-making; a chance to hear from a regular Radio 3 contributor who is also an academic; a meeting with producers from Radio 3 arts programmes and from BBC TV Arts; an opportunity to develop your own programme idea - and finally a pitching session for a place amongst the final ten.” Although the competition is still on at this point, I was simply so thrilled to be shortlisted (already a major achievement that you can put on your CV) that I forgot all about that and simply engaged in the day’s activities and thoroughly enjoyed myself. We had to prepare a two-minute pitch for a radio programme (I expanded on the one I’d used in the application) and then answer questions from the others in the group. Again, an excellent opportunity to talk about, and defend, your research. We also had to be prepared to argue on both sides of the question, “Is life a comedy or a tragedy?” I read up on this beforehand, formulated a few working definitions and settled on a basic argument for each side. In fact, this was the most difficult part of the day - it came right at the end after a whole day of thinking and discussions and I thought my head would crack open – but it was also incredibly enjoyable. I remember just physically relaxing into the role play and “pretending” I was on The Review Show or something. By then then whole thing seemed slightly ridiculous and so, was lots of fun.
Thirdly, actually making it through to the final ten is a fantastic opportunity to secure and develop a platform for your research and ideas. It also gives you the permission, if you like, to take that on, to believe that what you have to say is of interest to others. Most of us, in the early stages of our academic careers, don’t quite have that – which might well be why you are hesitating to even apply. My advice is: do it – meet the word limit, stick to the deadline, write about what you know best, what you care about, and what moves you. And just see what happens. Nothing to lose and plenty to gain.
http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/Funding-Opportunities/Pages/New-Generation-Thinkers.aspx
by Sue-Ann Harding
The New Generation Thinkers scheme, now in its third year, is an AHRC and BBC Radio 3 joint initiative that brings together academics and the wider public through the media. It’s a fantastic opportunity for new researchers who are given a platform to share their research and their ideas. I applied last year because when I saw the announcement it seemed already to be ‘mine’. An avid radio listener, funded by the AHRC at doctoral and post-doc level, the very words themselves seemed to be from familiar territory. As busy as I was with the usual deadlines and marking that fill this time of year, I knew I would chide myself ever after if I did not at least give it a go. Now, speaking as one of the ten who were selected for the 2012 scheme, here are three good reasons why you should apply.
Firstly, the application is not onerous. 250 words on how your research “could make an engaging and stimulating programme of up to 45 minutes for a non-academic audience.” No long calls for CVs, personal statements, evidence of skills etc. Nor is this a cost-benefit analysis for a funding application, so you don’t have to think how you would do it, just what you would do if you could. My idea was to go to Russia and describe the various monuments erected in various cities in memory of the victims of the Beslan hostage disaster of 2004. It would be one of those evocative programmes full of “radio pictures”; and I still hope it gets made. The other part of the application is 250 words to “review a new film, play, novel, book of poetry, exhibition or other cultural event that you’ve recently attended. It must be on a topic separate from your research.” I wrote on the Magritte exhibition at Tate Liverpool and brought in memories of how I’d first discovered him as a school girl, leafing through glossy art books with a friend on Saturday afternoons at her house. The hardest part of the application was using the right 250 words for each piece, but the themes and ideas should already be familiar and close to you. Even if you get no further than this you will have a) met a deadline, b) met a strict word limit c) written about your research for a non-academic audience and d) thought about your research in terms other than the usual conference or academic paper.
Secondly, the workshops are great! “Each day-long workshop will consist of an introduction to programme-making; a chance to hear from a regular Radio 3 contributor who is also an academic; a meeting with producers from Radio 3 arts programmes and from BBC TV Arts; an opportunity to develop your own programme idea - and finally a pitching session for a place amongst the final ten.” Although the competition is still on at this point, I was simply so thrilled to be shortlisted (already a major achievement that you can put on your CV) that I forgot all about that and simply engaged in the day’s activities and thoroughly enjoyed myself. We had to prepare a two-minute pitch for a radio programme (I expanded on the one I’d used in the application) and then answer questions from the others in the group. Again, an excellent opportunity to talk about, and defend, your research. We also had to be prepared to argue on both sides of the question, “Is life a comedy or a tragedy?” I read up on this beforehand, formulated a few working definitions and settled on a basic argument for each side. In fact, this was the most difficult part of the day - it came right at the end after a whole day of thinking and discussions and I thought my head would crack open – but it was also incredibly enjoyable. I remember just physically relaxing into the role play and “pretending” I was on The Review Show or something. By then then whole thing seemed slightly ridiculous and so, was lots of fun.
Thirdly, actually making it through to the final ten is a fantastic opportunity to secure and develop a platform for your research and ideas. It also gives you the permission, if you like, to take that on, to believe that what you have to say is of interest to others. Most of us, in the early stages of our academic careers, don’t quite have that – which might well be why you are hesitating to even apply. My advice is: do it – meet the word limit, stick to the deadline, write about what you know best, what you care about, and what moves you. And just see what happens. Nothing to lose and plenty to gain.
http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/Funding-Opportunities/Pages/New-Generation-Thinkers.aspx
Monday 19 November 2012
New Generation Thinkers 2013 launched
The AHRC and BBC Radio 3 are looking for applications for the New Generation Thinkers of 2013.
Up to sixty successful applicants will have a chance to develop their programme-making ideas with experienced BBC producers at a series of dedicated workshops and, of these up to ten will become Radio 3’s resident New Generation Thinkers. They will benefit from a unique opportunity to develop their own programmes for BBC Radio 3 and a chance to regularly appear on air.
BBC Radio 3 and its programmes Night Waves, the Verb, the Essay and the Sunday Feature have provided a platform for debate and commentary from scholars across the world. You could now join them on air.
The New Generation Thinkers scheme also works with BBC TV Arts who will be looking to develop New Generation Thinkers and their ideas into arts television.
Scholars who have previously applied to the scheme are welcome – and encouraged - to apply again, even if they made it to the finals.
We welcome applications from researchers working in all areas of the arts and humanities. However, we particularly welcome ideas from researchers working in the area of the history and philosophy of science.
Please note that no one research area will get preferential treatment over another. All applications will be assessed on their own merits against the application criteria.
Further information available on our website at: http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/Funding-Opportunities/Pages/New-Generation-Thinkers.aspx
Thursday 15 November 2012
Engagement@Manchester
Engagement@Manchester runs a series of lunchtime meetings exploring different aspects of public engagement. All university staff and students are welcome to attend and find out more.
The next meeting will look at Collaboration between the Arts and Sciences and take place on 21 November 2012, 13:00 - 14:00, University Place 2.220
We explore how arts and sciences disciplines across the university and beyond have worked together to create some amazing engagement activities and opportunities. A few speakers will present short case studies giving a taster of what they have worked on with time for discussion.
Jenna Carine Ashton Colour/ "Chroma"
Jenna will discuss the ongoing public engagement project Colour/ "Chroma", exploring the relationship between arts and science, and our understanding and perception of sensory impairment.
Kate Dack Exploring Enhancement with young people
The 'Seeking Perfection' project brought together creative practitioners and researchers to workshop together and develop a public performance for the Manchester Science Festival.
Naomi Kashiwagi In The Mix
Naomi will talk about her work animating the University of Manchester's cultural wonders through new commissioned soundscapes that are inspired by electronic music pioneer, Delia Derbyshire.
The next meeting will look at Collaboration between the Arts and Sciences and take place on 21 November 2012, 13:00 - 14:00, University Place 2.220
We explore how arts and sciences disciplines across the university and beyond have worked together to create some amazing engagement activities and opportunities. A few speakers will present short case studies giving a taster of what they have worked on with time for discussion.
Jenna Carine Ashton Colour/ "Chroma"
Jenna will discuss the ongoing public engagement project Colour/ "Chroma", exploring the relationship between arts and science, and our understanding and perception of sensory impairment.
Kate Dack Exploring Enhancement with young people
The 'Seeking Perfection' project brought together creative practitioners and researchers to workshop together and develop a public performance for the Manchester Science Festival.
Naomi Kashiwagi In The Mix
Naomi will talk about her work animating the University of Manchester's cultural wonders through new commissioned soundscapes that are inspired by electronic music pioneer, Delia Derbyshire.
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Learn more about Science Media Communication with the Head of Science at the BBC!
Learn more about Science Media Communication with the Head of Science at the BBC!
The Faculty of Life Sciences Training Programme Presents: An Inaugural Science Media workshop with Andrew Cohen, The Head of Science at the BBC.
On Thursday 22nd November 2012, C16 Renold Building, 11-12pm. Places are strictly limited, so register now at: http://tinyurl.com/8s35tnl
The Faculty of Life Sciences Training Programme Presents: An Inaugural Science Media workshop with Andrew Cohen, The Head of Science at the BBC.
On Thursday 22nd November 2012, C16 Renold Building, 11-12pm. Places are strictly limited, so register now at: http://tinyurl.com/8s35tnl
Thursday 8 November 2012
The Post Grad Society
The Post Grad Society
The University of Manchester has over 10,000 Post grads that are an integral part of University and campus life.
The University of Manchester Students’ Union is committed to creating an inclusive space for the Postgraduate community. I am looking to bring together motivated and passionate Post grads students to run this society and would like to see a mixture of researchers and taught post grads working together to make sure that all needs are met.
A preliminary meeting on Nov 14th (Wednesday) will be held for all those with an interested in sitting on the Post grad Society Committee. The Committee will then work, with support and money from the Students’ Union, to start organising the events and services specifically for post grads .
If you are interested please email your contact details to saad.wahid@manchester.ac.uk or turn up at the meeting on the 14th of November at 6 pm at the Students Union.
Initially, the Post grad Society will do following, but terms of reference will be established once the committee is convened.
1- Post grad employability: Working with the University of Manchester Career services and other governmental and non governmental bodies, the Postgrad Society will ensure that its members are provided access to graduate level employment opportunities.
2- Post grad socials: the Post grad Society will be one of the main sources of social life for postgraduates and ways for you to network with other postgrads across the University. The Society will organize socials, regular parties, and trips across the UK.
3- Post grad study abroad exchange programme: The society will aim to establish a Post grad international mobility program through which students can complete one semester of their studies in a partner university in another country
4- Post grad networking: With a rich base of alumni based all over the world, the Post grad Society will aim to establish connections with its alumni in order to provide help, mentoring and employment referrals to its members.
I have also setup a face book page for the event https://www.facebook.com/events/170538813087292/?context=create.
Thanks & Regards
Saad Wahid
Diversity Officer
The University of Manchester has over 10,000 Post grads that are an integral part of University and campus life.
The University of Manchester Students’ Union is committed to creating an inclusive space for the Postgraduate community. I am looking to bring together motivated and passionate Post grads students to run this society and would like to see a mixture of researchers and taught post grads working together to make sure that all needs are met.
A preliminary meeting on Nov 14th (Wednesday) will be held for all those with an interested in sitting on the Post grad Society Committee. The Committee will then work, with support and money from the Students’ Union, to start organising the events and services specifically for post grads .
If you are interested please email your contact details to saad.wahid@manchester.ac.uk or turn up at the meeting on the 14th of November at 6 pm at the Students Union.
Initially, the Post grad Society will do following, but terms of reference will be established once the committee is convened.
1- Post grad employability: Working with the University of Manchester Career services and other governmental and non governmental bodies, the Postgrad Society will ensure that its members are provided access to graduate level employment opportunities.
2- Post grad socials: the Post grad Society will be one of the main sources of social life for postgraduates and ways for you to network with other postgrads across the University. The Society will organize socials, regular parties, and trips across the UK.
3- Post grad study abroad exchange programme: The society will aim to establish a Post grad international mobility program through which students can complete one semester of their studies in a partner university in another country
4- Post grad networking: With a rich base of alumni based all over the world, the Post grad Society will aim to establish connections with its alumni in order to provide help, mentoring and employment referrals to its members.
I have also setup a face book page for the event https://www.facebook.com/events/170538813087292/?context=create.
Thanks & Regards
Saad Wahid
Diversity Officer
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