Dear colleagues,



This may well be of interest to some on the list.  For details, please contact the organisers.



All the best,

Pat



Dr Patricia Noxolo,

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences,

University of Birmingham,

Edgbaston,

Birmingham

B15 2TT

UK

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Subject: FW: Funded PhD in Cultural Diversity in the Arts, based at Warwick University and The Drum

May be of interest…

From: New Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jones, Hannah
Sent: 28 March 2015 20:16
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Subject: Funded PhD in Cultural Diversity in the Arts, based at Warwick University and The Drum

Please circulate to your networks – deadline for applications is 1st May
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/academicstaff/hannahjones/phdthedrum/


The Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Centre at the University of Warwick<http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/esrcdtc/>, one of 21 such centres in the UK, embodies the university’s commitment to producing the next generation of leaders in social science research. Internationally renowned for its research excellence, Warwick is now inviting applications for an ESRC Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner The Drum Arts Centre<http://www.the-drum.org.uk/>, Birmingham, to commence in October 2015. As part of this collaborative project, the successful candidate will:
•       Use rigorous social science research methods and the resource represented by The Drum’s archive to contribute to a socio-historical analysis of the evolution of the organization. This aspect of the research will explore The Drum’s history and contribution to intercultural arts in the West Midlands, relating this to broader questions of the development of public policies promoting cultural diversity in the arts over the past 25 years
•       Carry out a research project which connects archival work to current and future concerns, through engaged research with current or potential users of The Drum, to understand what has allowed The Drum to flourish, to support the development models of best practice in the promotion of intercultural arts in a challenging urban context which may improve approaches to widening arts par
ticipation in BME communities.

Our ESRC studentships cover fees and maintenance stipend and extensive support for research training, as well as research activity support grants. The project is expected to last 3 or 4 years, depending on research training needed.

THE PROJECT

This is an opportunity for an exceptional candidate to undertake advanced academic training in research leading to a PhD, while working in collaboration with a leading intercultural arts organization to produce relevant research outputs that contribute to arts development and widening access to the arts.

The PhD project will be carried out under the joint supervision of Dr Hannah Jones<http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/academicstaff/hannahjones>, Department of Sociology, University of Warwick; Dr Eleonora Belfiore<http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/theatre_s/cp/staff/belfiore/>, Centre for Cultural Policy Studies, University of Warwick; and Ian Sergeant, Arts Development Outreach Manager, The Drum Arts Centre<http://www.the-drum.org.uk/>.

During fieldwork, the student will be based at The Drum and work alongside others in the organization and in close contact with the PhD supervisors to:
•       Undertake empirical research and development of The Drum’s archives of programmes, flyers, brochures, photographs, film, digital, customer and audience comments and feedback
•       Collate information and archives presenting a chronology of The Drum’s arts and cultural activities
•       Engage with artists, organisations, institutions which have delivered activities at The Drum to gain information and comments on our programme
•       Participate in arts and cultural activities and meetings which inform how The Drum documents, records and archives events and information
•       Liaise with The Drum’s departments including programming, marketing, administration, technical, front of house and commercial to ensure the smooth running of the research
•       Work with The Drum staff to develop the archives into an accessible online and physical timeline to enable our audiences and users to engage with
•       Work with The Drum staff to develop the archives that will encourage members of the local community, artists, arts, academic and other institutions to access our archives
•       Present research findings at meetings, seminars, conference, online, within specific academic, arts and cultural journals
•       Adhere to the Drum’s policies including health and safety, equal opportunities and safeguarding

The student will be required to undertake advanced research skills training provided through the University of Warwick’s Doctoral Training Centre, and will write a full PhD dissertation on their independent research using the resources described above.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to completing the PhD project, and have experience in the arts and/or working in culturally diverse environments.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact us to discuss any questions and their suitability for this opportunity, by emailing Hannah Jones:[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Further details, eligibility criteria, and how to apply can be downloaded here<http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/academicstaff/hannahjones/phdthedrum/phd_advert_long.pdf>             http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/academicstaff/hannahjones/phdthedrum/

Deadline for applications noon, 1 May 2015
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Thursday 14th May 2015
The successful candidate is expected to begin the studentship in October 2015.



Dr Hannah Jones

Assistant Professor, Sociology
University of Warwick

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