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European Union's Researchers' Night initiative - University of Huddersfield Friday, 23 September Funding has been confirmed for one of the most important days in the calendar of the University of Huddersfield. The University will receive EUR 75,000 from the European Union’s Researchers’ Night initiative, part of 7th Framework Programme for Research (FP7) and on Friday 23 September will join over 300 different venues across 32 countries in celebrating its research and showing the impact it has on people’s everyday lives. The University of Huddersfield is only one of four institutions in the UK who will be hosting the Researchers’ Night and it is the only institution or university to host the event in Yorkshire. Living In A Material World – the name given to the Huddersfield show – is free for children, teenagers and their families and it is intended that upwards of 3,000 people will attend on the day. On the day, campus visitors will find themselves engaging with spiders, sheep and science, DNA, dyes and design, physics, fashion and above all having fun as a host of events are planned across fields such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, computing, engineering and the health sciences. The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan, is looking forward to the University of Huddersfield representing the county on the day: “We are honoured to be one of the few institutions in the country – and the one in Yorkshire – to be asked to host the Researchers’ Night. “Our research represents some of the most exciting elements of the University and it will be a proud moment when we will unite alongside so many institutions across Europe in showcasing our work.” Some of the highlights of the day will include a talk by the Oxford Silk Group illuminating the secrets of silk; a workshop on natural and man-made dyes; and a presentation about the science and technology of underwear and sportswear. “Huddersfield is also acknowledged as one of the most creative towns in the UK,” says co-organiser and design lecturer Dr Pammi Sinha. “We engage closely with the public and we like to do so in a creative way, so the activities that we are planning for Researchers’ Night will reflect the creative interaction between science and art.” More details about Researchers’ Night and how to get involved can be obtained from Marie-Claire Micuta (researchersnight@hud.ac.uk) or from the website at www.hud.ac.uk/researchersnight or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UoHresearchersnight.
Marsh Awards for Excellence in Gallery Education In November 2011 engage and the March Christian Trust will present an inaugural award to celebrate the achievements of those working in learning and education within gallery or visual arts contexts. Four awards of £500 each will be offered to the winning individuals, to be spent on their Continuing Professional Development. Nominees should:
Applicants can apply themselves or be nominated by a colleague: for full details go to http://www.engage.org/downloads/Marsh_Awards_full_info.doc The deadline for nominations is 10am on Tuesday 30 August 2011.
The Versatile Image: Photography in the Era of Web 2.0 Conference 24th - 26th June 2011
Speakers include:
The programme and booking details can be found here.
Museum Futures: Exploring Partnerships and Public Engagement 29th March, 2 - 8.30pm Partnerships, collaorations and alliances have become buzzwords in an era of public sector cuts and incrasing pressure on institutions to do more with less. The Museum Futures Group, a research and consultancy collaborative at LCC, is holding an event focused around creative collaborations and the potential to build sustainable relationships that benefit students and engage with local community groups and key stakeholders. Throughout the afternoon and evening a range of activities, talks and debates will take place, see below for the full programme. Activities: Strand 1: Museum Interventions Films exploring the rituals of behaviour in cultural institutions by second year BA Creative Advertising Strategy students. Location: Reception and Main Lecture Theatre
Strand 2: Critical Practices Roundtable discussion with Janna Graham, Education Project Curator at the Serpentine Gallery and Ashley Whitfield, Young People's Coordinator at the South London Gallery, about alternative cultural spaces and radical exhibition and pedagogic practices. Location: LCC Gallery Time 2-3pm
Strand 3: Museums and Regeneration Conversations with Hannah Guthrie from the Cuming Museum about the benefits of cross-sector creative collaorations. Location: LCC Gallery Time: 3.30 - 4.30pm
Strand 4: Launch of Museum Futures Group/LCC Gallery Brand Identity Presentation about the Museum Futures Group and feedback on consultation about the design and brand identity of the LCC Gallery. Location: Main Lecture Theatre
Strand 5: "Partnerships and Public Engagement" An Address by HOC, followed by round table discussion focusing on partnerships and public engagement with invited speakers Sharon Heal, Editor of the Museums Journal, Sally McDonald, Director of UCL Museums & Collections, Ken Arnold, Head of Public Programes at the Wellcome Trust & Professor Graeme Evans, Director of the Cities Institute at London Metropolitan University.
Drinks/exhibition/networoking Location: LCC Gallery Time: 7.30 - 8.30pm To accompany this event, there will be an exhibition in the LCC Gallery and Containers 28th-30th March 2011. Register online at: www.museumfuturesgroup.com
Job Vacancy: Heads of Division (Potential Professorial Appointments, 2 posts) at University Campus Suffolk School of Arts and Humanities: Head of Division of Art and Design To read more information about these posts and to apply, click here or visit www.ucs.ac.uk/jobs
Culturing Growth: the contribution of specialist arts education to the UK economy and society Tuesday 8th February 2011
The national conference of the UK Arts and Design Institutions' Association How can the specialist arts HE sector help to culture/cultivate/create economic growth?Despite the recession, the creative industries are the fastest growing sector in the UK. A new report commissioned by ukadia, CHEAD and Universities UK states that the contribution of HE to the UK creative economy is underplayed and negated by claims of graduates not possessing the relevant skills for the creative and cultural industries. 'Culturing' is a term used by biologists to describe the process of creating and maintaining ideal conditions for growth. How are specialist Arts HE institution 'culturing' their students' abilities, creativity and potential? How can graduates help to 'culture' the upturn of the UK economy? Would a more diverse workforce meet the needs of the creative and cultural economy better, and what can we do to provide this workforce? If the recommendations of the Browne Review are implemented, how will this affect the specialist arts education sector, in terms of institutions receiving less government support for arts and humanities subjects, and attracting students from more diverse backgrounds? The next ukadia conference seeks to be a forum for discussion for over a hundred senior managers and practitioners from across the specialist arts education sector. Come and join the debate. Confirmed speaker: Steven Besley, Head of Policy Edexcel/Pearson, and author of Edexcel's Policy Watch, returns to speak about education policy under the coalition government. The conference dinner will take place on Monday 7th February, also at Sadler's Wells. Booking opening shortly - see www.ukadia.ac.uk for regular updates.
International Perspectives Conference Friday 8 October 2010 International Perspectives on Art and Design Pedagogy (IPC) is a conference that seeks to advocate and promote innovation in the teaching and research of internationally relevant art, design and media education. IPC will ask important questions as to the present challenges and look forwards to possible solutions as we enter a new and exciting era for art and design in its international context. With two notable keynote speakers - Sir Drummond Bone and Sir John Sorrell, and a further 18 scholars and practitioners reporting on research undertaken in South East Asia, North America, South America, the Middle East, Central Europe and the UK. This event will ask important questions as to where we are now, and where we are going in higher education pedagogy in its international context. Panels on international employability models, virtual and distance learning, international co-operation and more, will ensure a vibrant and diverse mix of voices and perspectives. Fellow members of CHEAD institutions are also offered a 25% discount. For further information or to register please click here or contact Toby Juliff
Creative Graduates Creative Futures Report Launch 20 Jan 2010 Please click here for further information
University of Arts London 7 July 2009 In this one day conference we hope to address some of the following issues: How do we integrate state of the art, technology-rich environments with traditional making and doing spaces? What are the particular challenges to anart & design institution in effectively using space to support student learning and making? What can we do to improce the student experience by using existing spaces and facilities more effectively? For further information or to register please contact Anna Buck Please click here for further information
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