FW: doctoral study of Banner Theatre at Warwick University
if you know
anyone get them in there....
Hi all,
I am re-sending this
information to some of you (and sending it newly to the rest) because there is
an ESRC fellowship available at Warwick to study Banner Theatre. This is a
really good opportunity for anyone you know who has progressive politics and
wants to do a PhD. They don’t need to have an MA but they do need to have some
experience of relevance. PLEASE pass this on to anyone who you think has the
politics and might like to work with a political theatre company for three
years.
Please note that the closing date has been extended because
the applications submitted thus far have not been strong enough. But the
application needs to be filled out in the next two weeks or so, otherwise the
funding won’t be available.
Joyce
From: Holdsworth, Nadine
The School of Theatre,
Performance and Cultural Policy Studies at the University of Warwick is
delighted to be seeking applications for a Collaborative Doctoral Award, funded
by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The award provides full
funding for three years for a student to undertake research leading to a PhD in
partnership with Banner Theatre, commencing in October 2008. The award holder
will join an internationally respected group of academics and a vibrant
postgraduate community (including two other AHRC CDA students) engaged in
international performance research. The School places a strong emphasis on
engagement with the public sphere, internationalism, collaborative and
interdisciplinary research, new directions in historical studies and innovation
in the dissemination of research. The School is committed to theoretically
informed research that looks outward into the public arena in ways that may
influence - or intervene in - public perception or public policy.
About the Project
Banner Theatre generate a distinct
form of creative, cultural and community intervention that involves
documentary-based shows that use a range of multi-media techniques. Over recent
years, they have developed a national and international profile for their work
related to the impact of globalization. Recent shows such as Migrant
Voices (2003), Wild Geese (2004) and They Get Free Mobiles, Don’t
They? (2007) have been developed with asylum-seekers, refugees and host
communities in Birmingham and surrounding areas to create pieces that explore
issues of globalization, migration, cross-cultural relations, social justice and
human rights. The lead question for the research is: Can processes involved in
creating, participating in and viewing Banner Theatre’s performance-based and
creative educational projects intervene in perceptions of the economic, social
and political realities of migration, multiculturalism and globalization in
order to enhance social awareness and community cohesion in local and regional
communities.
Extended further particulars, and details of how to
apply for this award, are available at:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/theatre_s/research/banner_cdc
The
closing date for applications is Friday 30 May 2008, with interviews to be held
on 23rd June 2008.
For further information
on the research studentship contact Dr Nadine Holdsworth directly at
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