19/05/2009
ESRC seminar series on New Forms of Doctorate
The Lansdown Centre's first contribution to an important series of seminars supported by the ESRC (the UK Economic and Social Research Council) will take place in central London on Tuesday 19 May 2009.
Following the successful formula of the previous two seminars (at the Institute of Education and at Coventry University), the day combines individual case studies with in-depth investigations of key issues.
Booking for free event
The event is free (including refreshments), but places must be booked in advance.
For full information and to book a place, please see http://newdoctorates.blogspot.com/
The speakers
We are fortunate in having as our guest Prof. Stephen Scrivener of the University of the Arts, London, who has immense experience of doctoral research and an extensive history of publications and advisory roles on the relationship between research and creativity (see http://www.chelsea.arts.ac.uk/17858.htm).
Also joining us is Prof. Carol Costley, of Middlesex University's Institute for Work Based Learning. Carol will make an important contribution to the Series by broadening the discussion beyond the PhD to other forms of doctorate. The Institute has pioneered Professional Doctorates (DProf) and is a HEFCE Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
The day includes presentations by practising artist-researchers Ralf Nuhn and Helen Bendon, a critical review of the debate on practice in research by Prof. David Durling and a defence of the written thesis by Dr. Stephen Boyd Davis, head of the Lansdown Centre. The Centre undertakes multidiciplinary research at the conjunction of creative practice and technology.
Speakers for the day:
- Prof. Stephen Scrivener, University of the Arts, London
- Prof. David Durling, Art and Design Research Institute, Middlesex University
- Prof. Carol Costley, Institute for Work Based Learning, Middlesex University
- Dr. Stephen Boyd Davis, Lansdown Centre for Electronic Arts, Middlesex University
- Helen Bendon, Lansdown Centre, Middlesex University
- Dr. Ralf Nuhn, Lansdown Centre, Middlesex University
The series is led by Prof. Richard Andrews at the Institute of Education.
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Stephen Boyd Davis
Reader in Interactive Media
Head, Lansdown Centre for Electronic Arts
Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet, Herts EN4 8HT
United Kingdom
Tel 44 (0)20 8411 5072
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The Centre's Web Pages are at http://www.cea.mdx.ac.uk/
