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Tales from the Sea – Maritime Archaeology and Dementia – an innovative journey!
Bournemouth University School of Applied Sciences and Dementia Institute have joined forces to create the Tales of the Sea project in order to be all inclusive in the appreciation of our heritage. Paola Palma, MSc Maritime Archaeology Programme Coordinator, and Clare Cutler BUDI Research Assistant (Society and Social Welfare) in the School of Health and Social Care will work on this project that combines maritime archaeology and dementia, to create a series of interactive marine archaeological sessions specifically for people with dementia. Five venues in the Bournemouth area will be selected to host sessions where BU staff and students will deliver a maritime archaeological experience to an audience who may not normally engage in such activities. These sessions are designed to be educational, stimulating and inclusive.
Participants will be encouraged to take part in the interactive activities which will include a mini archaeological ‘excavation’ and the handling of maritime objects and archaeological replica’s. The activities are specifically designed to encourage interaction and sensory participation for those with dementia. We hope that the participants will have their own Tales of the Sea to share!
An opportunity for PhD and Masters students to present your research! – Deadline extended
The International Conference on Events: Making Waves ICE2013
This e-poster conference is a great opportunity for PhD and Master Students to present their research to scholars and practitioners at The International Conference on Events (ICE2013) and 10th AEME Forum taking place 3-5 July at Bournemouth University.
Please submit your proposals under one of the following themes:
- Making waves – transformational power; mega & major events; social media & technology; employment & careers; ISO20121
- Riding the waves – Experiential events, learning & research; hyper real experiences; festivity; rituals & rules
- Challenging the waves – policy & practice; creativity & design; discourses & narrative; imagination & dreamscapes
- Working the waves – Business Events; professionalisation; the revised purple guide; security; knowledge transfer; imagery, symbols & semiotics
- Create a new wave by proposing original ideas or concepts not covered above.
Key Note Speakers
- Professor Don Getz, Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Canada.
- Professor Leo Jago, Chief Economist for Tourism and General Manager of Tourism Research Australia.
- Professor Stephen Page, Professor in the School of Tourism, Bournemouth University.
- Mr Jon Weaver, Marketing and Events Manager for Bournemouth Borough Council.
The E-poster submission deadline has been extended until: Thursday 31 January 2013
For more details see the Making Waves ICE 2013 website.
Multiculturalism and after?
BU colleagues may be interested in this half-day conference organised by the Media School on Friday 25 January 2013, at which a panel of leading experts and commentators will examine the future of social cohesion in Britain. This event is supported by the University’s public engagement programme, and is linked to the development of a research agenda focussing on political extremism. It will address key questions including: What are the main lessons to date of our experiences of ‘multiculturalism’? Where do the major fault lines in British society now lie? Can an inclusive public sphere be created in the age of social media? This afternoon of leading-edge ideas, debate and research will be of value to anyone with a professional, academic or citizenly interest in community relations, cultural difference and social conflict in Britain.
The speakers will be:
David Aaronovitch of The Times
Jamie Bartlett of Demos
Professor Ted Cantle CBE of the iCoCo Foundation
Professor Ann Phoenix of the Institute of Education
Jasvinder Sanghera of KarmaNirvana
Stephen Jukes, Dean of the Media School at Bournemouth University, will be in the chair.
The conference will be held in the University’s Executive Business Centre, a short walk from Bournemouth train station. The conference doors will open with tea and coffee at 12.30 p.m., and the final session will close at 5.30 p.m. There is no fee but registration is essential. To register, go to http://buybu.bournemouth.ac.uk/Multiculturalism-and-after.aspx
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An opportunity for PhD and Masters Students to present your research! – Deadline extended
The International Conference on Events: Making Waves ICE2013
This e-poster conference is a great opportunity for PhD and Master Students to present their research to scholars and practitioners at The International Conference on Events (ICE2013) and 10th AEME Forum taking place 3-5 July at Bournemouth University.
Please submit your proposals under one of the following themes:
- Making waves – transformational power; mega & major events; social media & technology; employment & careers; ISO20121
- Riding the waves – Experiential events, learning & research; hyper real experiences; festivity; rituals & rules
- Challenging the waves – policy & practice; creativity & design; discourses & narrative; imagination & dreamscapes
- Working the waves – Business Events; professionalisation; the revised purple guide; security; knowledge transfer; imagery, symbols & semiotics
- Create a new wave by proposing original ideas or concepts not covered above.
Key Note Speakers
- Professor Don Getz, Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Canada.
- Professor Leo Jago, Chief Economist for Tourism and General Manager of Tourism Research Australia.
- Professor Stephen Page, Professor in the School of Tourism, Bournemouth University.
- Mr Jon Weaver, Marketing and Events Manager for Bournemouth Borough Council.
The E-poster submission deadline has been extended until: Thursday 31 January 2013
For more details see the Making Waves ICE 2013 website.
IET Birmingham Christmas Lecture: The Future of Gaming
On Wednesday the 12th of December 2012 Dr Eike Falk Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Game Development at BU’s National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), and Drs Christopher Peters and Fotis Liarokapis from the department of Computing at Coventry University will hold the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) Birmingham’s Christmas Lecture on “The Future of Gaming” This public lecture will outline the evolution of computer and video games from their first emergence to the variety of modern games, ranging from casual games on mobile devices to the rich virtual environments found in desktop PC and console games. Discussion will focus on the different types of games, how game players play and interact with their games and what impact new developments in technology and game mechanics, such as gesture based user interfaces and brain computer interfaces, and emerging trends and changes in player behaviour, such as social gaming and cloud gaming, are likely to have in the future. 
Celebrating Public Engagement at BU with Prof. Alice Roberts! Thursday 6th December, 4pm – REGISTER NOW!
In just over a weeks time Alice Roberts with be visiting BU to speak on the importance of public engagement. You can register for this exciting event by following this link.
When: Thursday 6th December, 3.30pm – 6pm
Where: Kimmeridge House, Talbot Campus
Alice is a Professor of Public Engagement in Science for the University of Birmingham and will be giving a 30 minute talk on her views of the importance of public engagement. Following this unique opportunity you will have the chance to hear from academics responsible for some of the best examples of public engagement from BU, including Paola Palma’s work with Marine Activity Days, and a chance to view a taster of the work being done by the Seen but Seldom Heard project. There will be further opportunities in our interactive exhibition space to see more of the fascinating work being done at BU. See the exciting activities run by the AimHigher team with local schools to encourage students to go to university who may never have thought they’d be able to. Colleagues from AECC will also be present talking about the work they do with their research as well as their work with Cafe Scientifique, a monthly event run in Cafe Boscanova, Boscombe, that brings science and technology to the general public. Register now to see all this and much much more! This is a one off event and not to be missed!
Agenda:
3.30pm: Opportunity to explore our interactive exhibition space
4.00pm: Alice Roberts talks on the importance of Public Engagement
4.30pm: BU academics share their experiences of engagement
5.00pm: Enjoy drinks and further opportunity to explore our interactive exhibition
6.00pm: Close
Celebrating Public Engagement at BU with Prof. Alice Roberts! Thursday 6th December, 4pm – REGISTER NOW!
When: Thursday 6th December, 3.30-6pm
Where: Kimmeridge House, Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University
This exciting event is a chance to celebrate public engagement at Bournemouth University. Come along between 3.30pm and 6pm to experience our interactive exhibition, showcasing some excellent examples of public engagement.
Between 4-5pm you will have an exclusive opportunity to hear from Alice Roberts, Professor of Public Engagement in Science for the University of Birmingham, about the importance of public engagement. Following Alice’s talk there will be a chance to hear from BU academics about their experiences with public engagement and further explore our interactive exhibition with a glass of wine in hand.
Agenda:
3.30pm: Opportunity to explore our interactive exhibition space
4.00pm: Alice Roberts talks on the importance of Public Engagement
4.30pm: BU academics share their experiences of engagement
5.00pm: Enjoy drinks and further opportunity to explore our interactive exhibition
6.00pm: Close
To register for this free event, please click on this link.
Rufus Stone selected for Torin Film Festival
Ruf
us Stone has been selected for this year’s Torin Film Festival, 23 Nov-1Dec in Torino, Italy. Held every November, it is the second largest film festival in Italy, following the Venice Film Festival.
The 30-minute film is the result of three years of in-depth research into ageing and sexuality in rural Britain at Bournemouth University. The project, led by Bournemouth University’s Dr Kip Jones, uses the film as its main output.
Rufus Stone was directed by Josh Appignanesi (The Infidel) and produced by Parkville Pictures, London. The film stars well-known stage and television actor, William Gaunt in the title role. Jones was author of the story and acted in the capacity of Executive Producer for the film.
The film will be shown five times during the festival, which opens with a screening of Dustin Hoffman’s directorial début, Quartet. The festival will close with Ginger & Rosa, a 1960s coming-of-age story from U.K. director Sally Potter.
Rufus Stone will be screened in the Festa Mobile sidebar, made up of mostly European and Italian premiers, including Anna Karenina, Joe Wright’s adaptation of the Leo Tolstoy classic that stars Keira Knightley and Jude Law.
Rufus Stone was recently featured as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science at Bournemouth University and will be shown locally as part of BU’s Festival of Learning next June. Future screenings are also planned for Birbeck, Cambridge and Oxford Universities.
BUDI Make Keynote Speech at Brendoncare Annual Event
Michele Board and Patricia Mc Parland represented BUDI as keynote speakers at the recent Brendoncare annual event. Brendoncare is a large charity in the south of England dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people. They currently have 10 care centres across the South of England including their first total care living centre. More recently they have decided to prioritise dementia care and this was the focus of the 2012 annual event.
After a joint presentation on BUDI’s aims and recent work, Patricia presented a paper on how the general public understands and responds to dementia, while Michele presented a paper on the meaning of home and the implications of this for people with dementia. The feedback from Brendoncare is that the presentations were both stimulating and challenging. There was a great deal of interest in both BUDI and the specific pieces of work.
BUDI are currently working with Brendoncare on the development of a shared care facility for people with dementia and a KTP associate post has just been advertised for a Dementia Care Analyst. The successful person will work to lead and embed within the company an understanding of the critical dimensions required for creating a ‘Shared Care’ dementia complex.
Passionate about science? Why not enter a Famelab competition
If you think you can explain a concept in science, mathematics or engineering in just three minutes, enter a Famelab competition near you!
- You could win a place on their expenses paid master class to develop your public engagement skills
- Previous contestants have gone on to travel the globe, inspire school children and feature on radio and TV
- £1000 prize money + £750 to spend on a public engagement activity
For full details, including competition closing dates and terms and conditions of entry, visit the Famelab website and view the FameLab Science Poster
Fantastic ‘Researchers’ Night’ Call Open!
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals for the Researchers’ Night under the Marie Curie Actions theme which has a deadline of 08.01.13.
The Researchers’ Night is an event bringing together the public at large and researchers. It occurs annually on the fourth Friday of September all over Europe. Its main objective is to reveal scientists and science in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Researchers’ Night offers the opportunity to discover research facilities that are usually not open to public (laboratories, research centres, museum collections, …), use the most recent technologies and instruments with the guidance of scientists, participate in experiments, competitions and quizzes, watch demonstrations and simulations, exchange ideas and party with the researchers. Our fabulous Public Engagement Research Development Officer, Rebecca Edwards, can provide you with expert advice on public engagement for your application to submit an application and a ll documentation is available on the FP7 website.
FameLab UK 2013
The search is on for the new voices of science communication. FameLab has become arguably the world’s leading science communication competition, and is designed to help people communicate science and engineering to a wider audience, whether in schools, at public events or through the media. Over the autumn heats will be taking place across the country from Aberdeen to London, Cardiff to Cambridge.
If you’re currently working in science. technology, engineering or maths, and think you can explain a science or engineering concept in an engaging way to non-scientists in just three minutes, FameLab wants to hear from you!
The winner of the heats will get the chance to take part in a weekend MasterClass with experts in media & communication skills, before vying for the title of FameLab UK champion at the National Final in March 2013 where they will have the chance to take home £1,750 to further their career.
So if you think you have what it takes visit http://famelab.org/uk to register and see the FameLab Science Poster.
If you are planning to take part, then let us know! Becca would love to hear about why you are taking part and the experience of doing so.
Cafe Scientifique: Professor Jeff Bagust’s talk “Cardiac Foxtrot” now available on YouTube
For those of you that missed Cafe Scientifique this month, or you want to listen to the talk again, our friends at AECC kindly recorded Jeff’s talk which is now available to view on YouTube here.
For more information about forthcoming Cafe Scientifique events in Bournemouth, you can keep up to date with details on the website, via Facebook, twitter or by e-mail.
Cafe Scientifique Bournemouth is a great success!
Last night witnessed the inaugural Cafe Scientifique in Bournemouth, and we are pleased to report that it was a great success!
With 45 people snugly squeezing into the amazing Cafe Boscanova, Prof Jeff Bagust gave a fascinating, entertaining and accessible talk on the “Cardiac Foxtrot” which covered the topic of heart rhythms, how they are influenced and why our hearts need to respond to changing conditions. After Jeff’s talk (and re-fill of the superb refreshments on offer), a lively discussed ensued. You can see the conversation on twitter here.
The organising team (Jonny Branney, Sharon Docherty, Becca Edwards and Naomi Kay) received some great feedback, with comments including “a great night out – keep ’em coming” and “these events will maintain their enjoyability”. For those of you that missed out, next month’s event is on Tuesday 6th November titled “The Fastest Men On No Legs: Oscar Pistorius, Prosthetic Limbs and the Role of Technology in Elite Sport” by BU’s Bryce Dyer.
On a personal note, as a recently appointed Research Development Officer for Public Engagement, I am delighted to see so much enthusiasm for this event. As a relatively new resident in Bournemouth (who for a number of years struggled to find this sort event locally) I am really proud to see such a vibrant community of people come together and have so much fun whilst learning about fascinating research.
Don’t forget that Cafe Scientifique will be taking place on the first Tuesday of every month. You can keep up to date with details on the website, via Facebook, twitter or by e-mail.
If you have an idea of how to engage more of the general public with research, please do not hestitate to contact me on redwards@bournemouth.ac.uk or 01202 961206.
Cafe Scientifique Tonight at 7pm
Tonight marks Bournemouth’s first Café Scientifique, taking place at Café Boscanova with doors opening at 7pm going on until 9.30pm. Entry is free; just buy yourself a coffee or a glass of wine from the bar to keep our lovely hosts happy!
Kicking off proceedings will be the AECC’s Professor Jeff Bagust, who is also a Visiting Researcher at BU. Jeff will be delivering a talk entitled “Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow – The Cardiac Foxtrot”. This fascinating and entertaining talk will cover the topic of heart rhythms, how they are influenced and why our hearts need to respond to changing conditions. We will then have an open forum for discussion, allowing you to ask any question you can think of and engage in enlightening conversation.
For anyone who can’t make the launch event on the 2nd October, a podcast of the talk will be recorded, available from the AECC website. Café Scientifique will then take place on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm, each time guaranteeing a welcoming environment and an enlightening discussion.
‘Gamify your PhD’ – BU Graduate wins national competition!
Wellcome Trust recently ran a ‘Gamify Your PhD’ competition, which focused on the ‘gamification’ of research thesis ideas from biomedical sciences or medical humanities.
The winning entry was created by the Force of Habit team, which included BU Graduate Ashley Gwinnell. The game is called Dysbiosis, a shoot-em-up which according to Wellcome Trust “places the gamer within the gastrointestinal tract, shooting down harmful bacteria in an addictive immunological battle for digestive health.”
Dr Christos Gatzidis, who was the lecturer for the games development-related units Ashley did whilst studying at BU says: “It is always great to see our students doing really well with any type of highly visible games production project or competition, particularly if it is on excursions like this which involve and promote public engagement with science, as this one by Wellcome Trust does.”
Ashley notes that “you wouldn’t have necessarily noticed it was me who won as it’s all under my newly formed limited game development company (Force Of Habit – http://forceofhab.it/ ) which I’ve started recently with a friend. We were the only team at the jam who were a collaboration between two companies (with Clockwork Cuckoo) – everybody else was a self-contained company unit. In that sense we did incredibly well as we’d never worked with our artist and animator!”
More information about the ‘Gamify Your PhD’ Wellcome Trust competition can be found on the foundation’s official site. A YouTube video has also been created that summarises the game and it can be also downloaded from on the Force of Habit website if you want to play it in full.
Congratulations to Ashley and Christos!
This Friday! Seen but Seldom Heard: Taking disability, poetry and the human voice to the next level
Liv Torc
This Friday marks the 2nd event in the series of “Seen but Seldom Heard” events that are helping to give young disabled people a voice through poetry. Taking place in the Marconi Lecture Theater at Talbot Campus this event features voices of professional performance poets alongside the students from the Victoria Education Centre performing their work.
‘Seen but Seldom Heard’ is an on-going collaboration between academics from Bournemouth University, pupils from Victoria Education Centre and performance poets, Liv Torc and Jonny Fluffypunk, which enables young people living with a disability to find a voice through poetry. The teenagers involved have produced potent and emotive poems which explore perceptions and representations of disability within society using their own individual and collective experiences. Find out more on their website along with examples of poems produced by the young people and a taste of what the event will involved.
After the stunning success of their inaugural event at the ICCI360 Arena in Weymouth you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to see these performances so please RSVP now to reserve your place! The performance will begin at 5:00pm and will be followed by a drinks reception where a poetry book will also be available for purchase with proceeds going towards the funding of a Poet in Residence at Victoria Education Centre.
Where: Marconi Lecture Theatre
When: 5pm Friday 21st September
Cost: Free but you should RSVP now to reserve your place!
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