Feldman, Fangdom and the First World War: Summer Research at the School of the Arts Continues…
Matthew Feldman
In June, I was fortunate to catch up with University of Northampton favourite, Dr Matthew Feldman (Teeside University) as he gave a talk on Samuel Beckett and BBC Radio at St. John’s College, Oxford University (3 June 2014).
PhD peer support lunch on Thursday 3rd July @12:30
There will be another PhD lunch this Thursday 3rd July, at 12:30 in Avenue restaurant. Bring your sandwiches, pasta and chocolate bars and meet us there for a peer support chat!
Based in the Schools, research student communities often feel fragmented, not having a central place to gather and talk outside of their disciplines. These lunch breaks attempt to counterbalance this by offering a ‘place’ for students to gather. It is hoped that further down the line other socials might include meals and seminars with social time after. If you are interested in organising anything please contact Simone Apel. All doctoral research students, from all disciplines, are welcome.
New School of the Arts Research Website Launched!
A new School of the Arts Research Website has been launched which provides information on the Centre for Contemporary Narrative and Cultural Theory and the Centre for Practice-Led Research in the Arts as well as information on the scholarly and impact-related activities of our research staff, events and postgraduate students.
To explore the new School of the Arts Research website, visit: http://artsresearchatnorthampton.ac.uk
Postgraduate Researcher Conference on June 26th: Book now!
The University of Northampton Graduate School presents
Research Diversity
The 2014 Postgraduate Researcher Conference.
This year’s conference showcases the diverse range of research activity within the University of Northampton and will provide an excellent opportunity for research students to practice their presentation skills to an equally diverse audience. Why not come along and support our research students and early career researchers? Book your place here – you don’t have to attend all day. Read the rest of this entry
Do you know how to argue?!
Argument mapping (AM) is an innovative technique for visualizing arguments. AM helps individuals and groups to reach better decisions. AM can also be used in educational settings to promote a deeper understanding of complex arguments and to develop critical thinking skills.
Dr Graham Smith is running an AM workshop for University of Northampton doctoral research students on Monday, 23 June 2014 from 16:00 to 18:00 in MY120, Avenue Research Centre, Avenue Campus. To book, or for more information, see the Eventbrite booking page.
Calling all part-time doctoral research students!
Are you a research degree student studying part-time? If so, why not come along to the Graduate School’s second Part-Time Researcher Development Day on Tuesday 8th July.
Originally developed through Vitae, the Programme is a day-long series of discussions and workshops, offering part-time research students the time and space to share and discuss issues which directly affect their research degree study.
During the day there will be a number of development sessions. A facilitated discussion on the ethos and problems of part-time research will be tackled throughout the day, with a problem solving session later on. Additionally, the programme offers a valuable opportunity for students to meet and chat with fellow part-timers to share experiences and solutions.
The programme will be advertised to all part-time research students from the regional Midlands Universities. For more information and to book a place see the Eventbrite booking page. http://ptresearcher14.eventbrite.co.uk/.
PhD peer support lunch on Thursday 12th June @12:30
Our Research Students are holding a PhD lunch on Thursday, 12th June, at 12.30, in the Avenue restaurant. Bring your drinks and food and join us for some procrastination and peer support!
Based in the Schools, research student communities often feel fragmented, not having a central place to gather and talk outside of their disciplines. These lunch breaks hope to counterbalance this by offering a ‘place’ for students to gather. It is hoped that further down the line other socials might include meals and seminars with social time after. If you are interested in organising anything please contact Simone Apel. All doctoral research students, from all disciplines, are welcome.
June Lunchtime Seminar – The Family and its Discontents: The meaning of Love in the Age of Alzheimer’s
The Institute of Health and Wellbeing presents its June Lunchtime Seminar:
The Family and its Discontents: The meaning of Love in the Age of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday 11th June 2014, 1-2pm
Sunley Conference Centre
University of Northampton (Park Campus)
Feature researcher – Emily Howard-Williams
Emily Howard-Williams, Postgraduate Research Student
Second prize winner in the 2014 UN Graduate School poster competition
On the 7th May, at our Annual Poster Competition, Emily won a second prize for her poster “Why did the harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) cross the road?” Emily is a postgraduate researcher in the school of Science & Technology and is based at Moulton College. Emily graduated from Napier University (Edinburgh) with an MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, here she carried out research looking at the behavioural effects of enclosure size, naturalness and complexity on captive orangutan populations. Read the rest of this entry
CoHaB in Stockholm: International Training Network Update
Last month (12-14 May 2014) members of the Diasporic Constructions of Home and Belonging International Training Network met at Stockholm University to have a mid-term review of the project.
UON Graduate School Blog 