PaRNet Summer Conference 2017 ‘Unfinished, uncertain, unknown: processes of practice-led research’7/7/2017
On 7th July 2017, the White Rose Practice-as-Research Postgraduate Network (PaRNet) held its first full conference at the University of Leeds.
Thanks to the generous support of WRoCAH who kept us supplied with refreshments and resources throughout the day. Delegates explored the conference theme ‘Unfinished, uncertain, unknown: processes of practice-led research’ through practice, presentation and discussion. The day started with a carousel of short workshops. In small groups we explored what practice (…as/led/based…) research might mean in fine art with Alaena Turner (University of Leeds), theatre with Bridie Moore (University of Huddersfield), creative writing with Rommi Smith (University of Leeds), and music with Scott Mc Laughlin (University of Leeds). Following lunch, we enjoyed a series of short presentations and provocations from students currently undertaking practice-led research. These ranged across disciplines including architecture, fine art, virtual reality, film, performance, education and considered how these can fit into the processes of the doctoral study. Presentations and Provocations: Synaesthetic scape Maha Al-Ugaily (University of Sheffield) The Process of Practice Research Marie Brenneis (CASS, London Metropolitan University) PhD: A practice based enquiry into embodied performance on a virtual stage Richard Brown (Mixed Reality Lab, Horizon DTC, Nottingham University) My practice cannot finish. My practice operates (in) immanence with uncertainty its only certainty. Proposal: @Home Again as viva Emma Gee (University of Leeds) Common or Garden Jamie Harper (Newcastle University) Untitled Pavel Prokopic (University of Salford) #periodpositive performance Chella Quint (Sheffield Hallam University) Knowing the Unknown: The Paradox of researching Uncertainty Yaron Shyldkrot (University of Surrey) The work of the day concluded with delegate led round table discussions on the topics of methods, examining the PhD, and integrating theory and practice. Before wrapping up with a drinks reception kindly provided by the School of English at the University of Leeds. Photographs taken by participants using a polaroid camera as part of Alaena Turner’s workshop: |
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