Lovecraftian horror under the microscope
Dr David Simmons, a researcher and lecturer in American Literature, Film and Screen Studies here at the University of Northampton, has recently published a new book, focusing on American horror author, H.P. Lovecraft.
New Critical Essays on H.P. Lovecraft offers an exciting investigation of this significant writer’s works and influence. In the collection, a range of noted scholars, novelists and writers take a multidisciplinary approach, exploring Lovecraft’s life, his most beloved stories and his continuing presence in popular culture.
Dr Simmons has recently been interviewed about his book by one of the UK’s leading horror websites, Twisted Tales and you can read more about him on the University’s News page. Published by Palgrave, Dr Simmons book is available from all good booksellers.
Last chance to enter “Images of Research” event!
The UN Graduate School has just launched its first Images of Research event by inviting postgraduate research students, researchers and supervisors to submit an image which captures the essence of their research in a visual, artistic or photographic way.
All images submitted before the closing date of October 31st 2013 will be displayed on November 20th, at Avenue Art Gallery from 5-6:30pm – all invited. They will then travel to both campuses, finally resting in the corridor of the new Graduate School home in the Avenue Research Centre.
The first Images of Research is not a competition, there will be no judging, but there are a few guidelines for interested researchers. Images can be photos or artwork but must be unique, having been photographed or created by the researcher. They must also feature a snappy title and a 150 word (max) summary paragraph. Please see the Images of Research Flyer for more guidelines and full details. Any questions please contact Simone in the Graduate School.
Dr Charles Bennett and ‘Five Days That Changed World’ at Worcester Cathedral
On Friday 26th July 2013, I was fortunate to join Dr Charles Bennett and Bob Chilcott, internationally renowned choral composer, for the World Premier at Worcester Cathedral of their latest collaboration.
Read on for further details and an audio recording of Charles Bennett’s talk.
Part-Time Researcher programme running in September
Are you a research degree student studying part-time? If so, you might be interested to learn that the Graduate School are running a Part-Time Researcher’s Programme on Tuesday 17th September.
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. Read the rest of this entry
Much Ado About Mansfield and Mods
July has continued to be a busy month for researchers at the School of the Arts.
HEFCE consultation on open access and REF post 2014 – 2nd stage
Continuing the two stage consultation process announced earlier this year, HEFCE has just announced a further consultation on its proposals for open access to post-2014 REF outputs.
The University of Northampton’s response to the first (informal) stage of the consultation is here.
From Cassin to Adorjan: Trauma Working Group Welcomes University of Melbourne Scholar
On the 27 June I paid a visit to Birkbeck College, University of London to see Yale University Professor Jay Winter deliver a great lecture on Rene Cassin, one of the leading legal figures writing the text and orchestrating the political process which led to the inauguration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).
Such a long journey: broadcast on Inspiration FM
Submitted by Dr Jumai Ewu
Such A Long Journey is an outcome of a collaboration between myself and two other colleagues, from the School of The Arts, University of Northampton, Dr Victor Ukaegbu and Richard Hollingum, with technical support from Carl Kirk. It comes on the back of an earlier collaboration between Victor and myself with local artists drawn from the Northamptonshire community in 2008 as part of a performing histories project titled Who Can Tell?…!, and which was supported by Northampton Black History Association.
Conference report: CAMHS 2013
The conference was opened by Professor Nick Petford, Vice Chancellor of the University of Northampton
Submitted by Dr Jane Callaghan
The Conference ‘Children and Young People’s Mental Health’ at the University of Northampton, 3-5 July was a great success. Focusing on young people’s mental health at a time of austerity, the conference drew together participants from academic and practitioner backgrounds, from the HE, public and voluntary sector. The conference offered a fantastic opportunity for multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral reflection on the challenges and opportunities that the current economic situation presents in working with children and young people on issues of mental health. We welcomed 134 delegates from around the UK, Pakistan, South Africa, Italy, Sweden and Israel. We and our guests delivered 65 papers and workshops, and 16 posters.
Grounded Theory Forum
Submitted by Sarah Neill
Notes from the Grounded Theory Forum, which met on 26th June, are now available. Dates have now been set for the next two meetings:
- Wednesday 2nd October 1-3pm (presenting examples of using modeling within NVivo).
- Wednesday 4th December 1-3pm
Please get in touch with Sarah (Sarah.Neill@northampton.ac.uk) if you are interested in participating.
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