Scott Thurston and other members of the Arts for the Blues research team are presenting the project this week at the Federation of European Psychodrama Training Organisations (FEPTO)’s annual meeting at the International Psychoanalytic University in Berlin 3-6 October. The theme of the gathering is Unveiling the Connections: Research in Psychodrama and Arts-based Approaches. The […]
Postgraduate researcher Lauren Pearl Holmes will present a paper entitled “‘Had I opportunity but to borrow some of the author’s wit:’ Anne Bradstreet and the Sermons of John Woodbridge” at this year’s “Preachers, Hearers, Readers, and Scribes: New Approaches to Early Modern Sermons in Manuscript” conference, held 3-5th October at Harvard Divinity School and the […]
We are delighted to report that Caroline Magennis will be presenting Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women at this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival on Saturday 12 October at 10:30am. Please see full details here, including how to book your ticket.
You are cordially invited to attend the UK launches of three new books authored and co-authored by Jack Wilson, Jade Munslow Ong and Judy Kendall. 6:30-9pm, Thursday 19th September 2024 Event Space at HOME Manchester (see venue info here) The event will include a drinks reception and Q&A with the authors hosted by Prof Ursula […]
The three founders of Arts for the Blues: Joanna Omylinska-Thurston, Scott Thurston (both University of Salford) and Vicky Karkou (Edge Hill) were recently interviewed by The Psychologist about the project. You can read the interview online in full here.
We are delighted to report that Hannah Helm’s co-edited book The Cultural Legacy of Disney: A Century of Magic is scheduled for publication in August 2024. The book examines all aspects of the Walt Disney Company in celebration of their 100th anniversary in October last year. As the summary of the book announces: This book critically engages with […]
We are happy to report that Salford is well-represented at this year’s American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), held at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick on 17 – 21 June. The theme of the conference is ‘Embracing Change, Navigating Uncertainty: Ireland and New Beginnings’. Caroline Magennis will be presenting a plenary talk entitled ‘Writing the Body and […]
Caroline Magennis will be launching her latest book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women (Icon Books, 2023) at the International Anthony Burgess Centre in Manchester on Thursday 9th May at 6pm. The event is now sold out, but Salford staff and students will be given priority on the waiting list for cancellations. Caroline will be […]
Prof Ursula Hurley will give a public talk at the Working Class Movement Library (WCML) on Wednesday 24 April at 3pm entitled “The Everyday Marvellous: Surrealist Writing Practices and Salford’s Dream Other” In a project exploring creative writing and wellbeing, the University of Salford partnered with local charity Salford Loaves and Fishes to create a […]
Arts for the Blues is involved in a new mental health project for children and young people which has won £2.5million from UKRI. The Arts4Us project will bring together the best practice in arts and arts therapies in one digital platform, making it easier for young people and their families to find crucial help. It […]