CDP Studentship: Deadline extended until 4 June
Museum Collections, Academic Teaching, and the Making of Geology in the Nineteenth-Century University
Applications are invited for an AHRC-funded Ph.D. studentship based at the University of Leeds, in collaboration with Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) and the Ashmolean Museum. The studentship is fully funded for 3 years, with the option of up to 6 months additional funding for related professional development, beginning on 1 October 2018.
How did object-led teaching develop in the nineteenth-century university? What can this teach us about the use of museum collections as a teaching resource? How did specimens, models and large-scale lecture diagrams contribute to the development of the science of geologyʔ
For anyone with an interest in the history of science education – whether trained in science education, history, or museum studies – this PhD project presents an exciting opportunity to explore the historic collections of teaching objects and images in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and other nationally important collections. Working with staff at Oxford University Museums, the student will also have the opportunity to put the research findings to practical use by contributing to their public engagement programmes.
For full details of the studentship and how to apply please visit https://glam.web.ox.ac.uk/collaborative-doctoral-partnerships
Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Monday 4 June.
Informal enquiries relating to the project can be directed to Dr Jon Topham at [log in to unmask] For any other information please contact Dr Harriet Warburton, Oxford University Museums Research and Impact Manager at [log in to unmask]
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