Events calendar

‘Thinking like a Plant? Vegetative Consciousness in Ovid’s Metamorphoses’

In this session, Robert O'Toole will share some of the amazing insights gained from working at the interface between:

· Creative and designerly industries (especially museum experience design).

· Technology (including AI, VR, AR, robotics, podcasting, film making, programming, web design).

· Arts and Humanities research, teaching, and outreach.

An award-winning teacher and researcher, Robert leads the Digital Arts and Humanities Lab, providing an exciting series of workshops to inspire students and staff to be creative with technology, to undertake projects, engage with academic and industry collaborators, and achieve great things (including one student who won a Bafta for app design). Rob will introduce the DAHL and discuss the opportunities on offer this year.

‘Understanding the Funerary Self-representation of the Auxiliary Cavalrymen in Germania through Social Practice Theory’

This session is run by Heather Meyer from the Institute of Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL). In this session we will explore the opportunities that are available to you through the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL). We will talk about interdisciplinary modules that you can take with students from across the University; opportunities to publish your work in Reinvention - the International Journal of Undergraduate Research; how to get involved with the International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) and present your work to a diverse audience from all over the world; and opportunities to apply for IATL Project Funding. Looking forward to seeing you then!

‘Isis Cult and the Birth of Empire’

Michael Scott will talk about his career to date, including his time at the BBC, his work in public history, as well as his activities as a member of the university executive board.

All staff required, followed by Christmas lunch