University of Sunderland Library Blog Blog

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Taking inspiration from nature

Many artists, and that includes many of our own students, find inspiration for their art and performances from our natural surroundings. Cheryl Tipp, the Curator of Wildlife and Environmental Sounds at the British Library,...

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Dance in Video – let’s get watching

Dance in Video contains five hundred hours of dance productions and documentaries by the most influential performers and companies of the 20th century. Selections cover ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, and improvisational dance, as well...

Developing the line block – Woodblock with Laura

Developing the line block – Woodblock with Laura

Laura Boswell is a printmaker who works with linocut and traditional Japanese woodblock painting. She has kindly given us permission to embed her series of videos on this blog. This is her 11th video...

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Arts and health research

Are you interested in researching the interdisciplinary field of arts and health? We subscribe to the international ‘Arts and Health‘ journal which covers research, policy and practice. There is interest across the world about...

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The art of comedy

Is it appropriate to find comedy within art? Comedy as an art form can been seen all the way back to ancient Greece. In this Tate podcast comedian Charlie George explores how artists have...

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Early Years Miracle

If you’re following the BA Childhood Studies then you’ll like this episode of the BBC Radio 4 programme Analysis The Early Years Miracle which examines the impact of free schooling in the early years....

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Social Science Podcasts

Are you a fan of podcasts? Sage has put together  The Social Sciences Podcast Guide which brings together some of the key podcasts covering sociology and social work. The list includes Social Science {bites}...

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Gender-Based Violence Podcast

Are you studying for the BSc Criminology or BSc Professional Policing? Then listen to the Transforming Society podcast Space, Place and Gender-based Violence. In the podcast Hannah Bows from Durham University and Bianca Fileborn...