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...
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....
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,...
Creative arts in education and therapy journal – latest issue now out
The journal ‘Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET) – Eastern and Western Perspectives‘ is an international open access journal for artists, educators and therapists, who use and integrate creative arts in their work....
Rufus Norris – public lecture 24th October
Rufus Norris is Director of the National Theatre, the country’s most prominent publicly funded theatre company. His productions of Cabaret, Festen, Tintin and The Country Girl have all played in the West End and...
World Mental Health Day – exploring dance
Over the last few years there have been more examples of dance artists working with people with mental health issues. On this World Mental Health Day, let’s explore the library’s collection of books on...