Writing at doctoral level
The Library has many resources to help you at doctoral level, whether you’re doing a PhD, Professional Doctorate, MPhil or other doctoral level work. We have pulled together a list of books and online...
Tagged: Performing Arts
Modern Drama – latest issue now available
Keep up with reading the journal literature by exploring the latest issue of ‘Modern drama‘ – volume 62, part 2 (2019) is now out. Articles in this issue include: Sweating Tennessee Williams: Working Actors...
Winner announced for Kate Greenaway illustration award
The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal was established in 1955, for distinguished illustration in a book for children. It is named after the popular and highly influential nineteenth century artist known for her fine children’s illustrations and...
Theatre Photography
Catch up on the latest episode of TheatreVoice online or via iTunes. “As a collection of Ivan Kyncl’s production photography goes on show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, theatre photographers Manuel...
Make the case for art and culture
Arts Council England have produced a toolkit that can help you tell a story about how your work positively impacts people’s lives. It includes simple tips that you can achieve quickly to make the...
Choreographic Practices – new issue out
The latest issue of the journal Choreographic Practices is now out! It is a special issue entitled ‘Dancing Urbanisms’ to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the journal. Choreographic Practices operates from the principle that...
Journal of Artistic Research – call for papers
Are you a researcher in art? Have you come across the JAR journal? The Journal of Artistic Research is an international, online, open access and peer-reviewed journal that disseminates artistic research from all disciplines....
Answering exam questions- hints and tips
So you finally made it, assignments handed in, summer is just around the corner, all you need to do is sit that exam, easy right? Exams can be extremely daunting, but fear not, this...
Surviving the exam- useful hints and tips.
In a previous blog, we looked at how you can prepare for your exams. This time we will offer some useful hints and tips on how to avoid stress and be prepared on the...
New name for Academic Liaison Librarian
Suzie Kitchin, the Academic Liaison Librarian, for Arts, Design and Performing Arts has recently got married. This means her name has changed to Suzie Williams. Any emails sent to her old email address will...
Praise for excellent music collection
Peter Roberts, one of Sunderland’s Performing Arts lecturers, has praised the Library’s investment in new books for music students. “I was in the library yesterday and we’re looking really well stocked… the breadth and...
Seeking inspiration from the natural world
For those are you who seek inspiration from the natural world for your performances and art work, it is worth exploring the National Biodiversity Network atlas. Their web site gives background information on insect...
Preparing for exams: hints and tips.
Let’s face it, exams are tough. But fear not, there are lots of ways you can prepare for your exams; there’s also plenty of advice and guidance available. Start planning your revision early. It...
Need advice? Come to our Study Skills Drop-Ins!
With weekly Study Skills drop-in sessions taking place at both the Murray Library and St Peter’s Library, there are now more opportunities than ever before to get advice on your academic skills! Drop-ins are...
Finishing Your Dissertation
After months of hard work, it can feel like a relief to finally put the finishing touches on your dissertation and get it ready for hand-in. However, it’s important to make sure you leave...