Referencing for dance students
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Tagged: Performing Arts
Podcast – Claire Cunningham
Having a physical impairment since birth, Claire Cunningham spent her formative years wishing she could divert attention from her body. Having trained as a classical singer, she discovered a confidence on stage that she...
Research evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being
The World Health Organisation have produced a report on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being. “Over the past two decades, there has been a major increase in research into...
New art, design and performing arts books
Check out what new books we’ve bought for arts, design and performing arts programmes over the last few months. If there are books you don’t see on that list, and that you haven’t been...
What performing arts books would you like to see in the library?
What performing arts would you like to be able to borrow from the Library? Send us your suggestions. Let us know by using the ‘Suggest books to buy‘ form on the library home page....
2020 – new books for the New Year
Check these new arrivals in the library: Collins (2018) Creative research: the theory and practice of research for the creative industries (2nd edition) O’Hara & Bradbury (2020) Art hack practice – critical intersections of...
Calling all performing artists – these books are for you!
The University is investing in books for your Library. Over the last year where students and staff have recommended specific books for us to buy, or have asked for books on particular subjects, we...
New thinking podcast – explore the world of arts and humanities research
A new podcast series – ‘New Thinking’ – was launched in 2019 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. It is presented by New Generation Thinkers and is released fortnightly, and will help you...
Visual literacy in photography
Have you ever thought about visual literacy, what is means in the arts, what it means to you? The Museum of Contemporary Photography (Columbia College, Chicago) has a brief introduction to visual literacy, which...
Quick reference and citation formatting using zbib in your browser
We in the library are big fans of reference management software, as it takes a lot of the admin and headache out of managing your reading and getting your references and bibliographies just right....
Referencing for music students
Referencing is a common topic of questions to library staff. Is there anything you need help with your referencing? Cite Them Right is an excellent online tool to help you reference whatever you need for your...
Referencing for performing arts resources
Referencing is a common topic of questions to library staff. Is there anything you need help with your referencing? Cite Them Right is an excellent online tool to help you reference whatever you need for your...
Performing arts in prison
As part of our Big Talk campaign last academic year, we asked you what books you’d like to see in the library. Performing arts wanted more books on prison theatre. Check out ‘Performing arts...
Performing Arts academic awarded for excellence in teaching and learning
Sunderland academics stepped onto the stage this week to collect their awards after being recognised in the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme and the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence. The awards, hosted by the Higher...
Applied Theatre Research journal – latest issue now out
Calling all drama enthusiasts – the latest issue of the Applied Theatre Research journal is now out. Applied Theatre Research profiles contemporary, innovative, unorthodox and radical practice of drama and theatre. In this issue,...