PhD in “Performative” Social Science
Bournemouth University announces a second call for
applications for a new PhD bursary in “Performative”
Social Science. Applications must be received by 31st
May 2006.
In recent times, the excitement and possibilities for
diversity in (re)presentations of social science data
have continued to blossom exponentially. Thus, a
convergence between the arts and the social sciences
has been set in motion. Social scientists have begun
to challenge the traditional binary between research
and representation, that is, between acts of observing
or gathering data and subsequent reports on this
process. This had led us to a consideration of the
‘performative’ possibilities of social science.
The aim of the PhD bursary in Performative Social
Science is to develop a researcher with the capability
to utilise tools and techniques from across the arts
and social sciences in gathering data and
disseminating findings in innovative and productive
new ways, and moving knowledge forward by
communicating issues and research findings to
professional, scientific, policy, and lay audiences
through new means.
The ‘industry’ of art with which we wish the social
science PhD candidate to engage can take many forms.
It could be in physical places such as museums,
galleries, theatre companies, media production
companies, broadcast outlets, dance companies,
community organisations, and so on. It could also
take on the shape of producing work inspired by such
outlets, perhaps creating a body of works (paintings,
choreography, scripts, etc.) The project, however,
will be based in and driven by social science
concerns. The candidate will emerge from the process
with expertise and extended capabilities and knowledge
of new technologies for use in innovative diffusion of
social science data, able to engage potential
audiences for research findings in refreshing and
vital new ways and to share this expertise with other
social scientists.
The PhD is thus envisaged as one about developing
process, rather than a prescribed research agenda.
The candidate will be supervised by faculty from the
Institute of Health & Community Studies and the Media
School at Bournemouth University.
For an informal discussion about your interest in the
bursary in Performative Social Science, please contact
Dr Kip Jones [log in to unmask]
Further information on the PhD bursaries offered by
the Institute of Health & Community Studies at
Bournemouth, including the Performative Social Science
bursary:
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/thegraduateschool/phd_studentships/studentship_projects.html#ihcs
More information and how to apply:
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/thegraduateschool/phd_studentships/how_to_apply.html#clos
Dr Kip Jones
Reader in Health Related Social Science
Centre for Qualitative Research
Institute of Health & Community Studies
Bournemouth University United Kingdom
Website: www.kipworld.net
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