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[Posted on: 10 August 2010]
Research Assistant Post: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Glamorgan
Research Assistant x0.2 (Ref: HUM572)
Fixed-Term until June 2011
£22,236 - £25,751 per annum, pro rata
A research assistant is required for the University of Glamorgan funded project, ‘Off Sick: Narratives of Illness Past and Present’. The project will consider the role of narratives (historical and fictional) in the construction, dissemination and reception of illness from the early modern period to the present day. The successful candidate will be required to work on a series of community engagement activities in South Wales, with a focus on contemporary public health narratives. In addition, the successful candidate will provide research support for the Project Director and work closely with the project’s academic participants on planning and implementing the project’s goals.
The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Project team, on-site at the University of Glamorgan’s Treforest campus.
Further information on the Project can be obtained by contacting the Project Director, Dr Martin Willis on: mwillis@glam.ac.uk.
Application forms can be submitted here.
Further particulars may be obtained by accessing our web pages at: www.glam.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively, you can e-mail us at: jobs@glam.ac.uk
When requesting an application form, please quote reference: HUM572
CLOSING DATE: 30th August 2010
INTERVIEW DATES: 8th/9th September 2010
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[Posted on: 17 May 2010]
Storytelling and Health | voices of experience
StoryWorks and Velindre Cancer Centre collaborated to host a symposium exploring the application of stories in health care settings on Friday May 14th. Around 70 people attended the event at the University’s ATRiuM in Cardiff, and the overwhelming response from delegates was extremely positive. Keynote presentations were delivered by Michael Murray, Professor of Applied Social and Health Psychology, Keele University and Dr Jonathon Gray, Joint Director, 1000 Lives campaign. Workshop sessions included: Prof Maggie Kirk, Dr Emma Tonkin & Dr Rhian Morgan, University of Glamorgan: “Telling Stories – Understanding real life genetics”; Jane Price, Patient Support Specialist, Aneurin Bevan Health Board: “I want to tell you a story”; Steve Killick, Clinical Child Psychologist: “A few home truths: exploring family storytelling and its role in mental health and well-being”. The event was chaired by Marcus Longley, Director & Professor of Applied Health Policy, Welsh Institute for Health & Social Care.
Delegates enjoying lunch at the 'Storytelling and Health | voices of experience' symposium at ATRiuM, University of Glamorgan.
The final session of the day was presented by Lisa Miller, Velindre Cancer Centre, and Karen Lewis, StoryWorks, outlining the work that has been undertaken at Velindre over the past few months. This session included the screening of some very powerful digital stories created by patients, followed by author Michelle Williams-Huw reading from her book “My Mummy wears a wig does yours?” based on her experiences as a patient at Velindre.
Gilly Adams in conversation with Michelle Williams-Huw on her book "My Mummy wears a wig does yours?"
StoryWorks Associate Gilly Adams talked to Michelle about her experiences and motivation for writing her book , and her comments clearly chimed with other cancer survivors in the audience.
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[Posted on: 10 May 2010]
Storytelling and Health | voices of experience
This symposium is fully booked. However spaces may occur at short notice due to delegate cancellation. If you are interested in attending we would recommend that you check the booking page for current availability: www.storytellingandhealth.eventbrite.com.
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[Posted on: 21 April 2010]
Research Launch: Lowcarbonworks
StoryWorks are collaborating with Bath University's Lowcarbonworks project to create digital stories with members of the community in the Chew Valley. The stories produced will form part of a DEFRA funded research project looking at how digital stories may inspire change in others. For more information about our launch event and how you might take part, see the Lowcarbonworks invitation.
To see examples of digital stories that we have produced on a great number of subjects please visit our portfolio.
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[Posted on: 20 April 2010]
Conference: The Power of Partnership
Getting End of Life Care Right for People with Dementia in Wales
Held by The National Council for Palliative Care at Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
Monday 10th May 2010
Speakers include: Dr Jean White, Department for Public Health and Health Professions, Welsh Assembly Government; Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff, Professor of Palliative Medicine, Cardiff University; Ian Thomas, Director of Services, The Alzheimer’s Socieity; Lorraine Morgan, Health, Nursing & Social Care, The Open University in Wales; Dr Tony Bayer, School of Medicine, Cardiff University.
For more information and to book a place on the conference, please download 'The Power of Partnership' pdf.
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[Posted on: 7 April 2010]
Symposium: Diary Marker
Storytelling and Health | voices of experience
ATRiuM, University of Glamorgan, Cardiff
Friday 14th May 2010
Please join us as we explore the value and learning that stories have to offer, especially in a health care setting. This event is free of charge, although numbers are limited so early registration is recommended. StoryWorks and Velindre Cancer Centre are working together to deliver the symposium. More details can be found on our Symposium page.
To register your interest please email: mrobert4@glam.ac.uk or Tel: 01443 483070
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Equality and Human Rights
We have just completed the creation of some digital stories on behalf of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (Wales). These stories will be used widely to highlight some of the equalities issues faced in the workplace.
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[Posted on: 15 March 2010]
Workshop: Looking for the Story
Date : April 28th 2010
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: University of Glamorgan, Glyntaf Campus, Pontypridd
Cost : £30
The Workshop
Using pictures as our starting point, we will explore how we can be more aware of the stories of those who cannot tell their own.
To be effective practitioners and offer compassionate and good care, we need to be able to see each patient as a special and unique individual. In order to do this we need to know as much as possible about that person’s life story and what is happening to them in the here and now.
However, some people find it difficult to communicate their own stories - those with cognitive impairments, speech problems, depression, fear, lack of self worth for example - and we need different techniques to reach them.
Most communication is non-verbal and much is visual. Sight is such a powerful sense. We spend so much time making fast decisions based on what we see. Looking and seeing can make us more informed, more creative in what we do but it can also mislead.
So why do we not spend more time reflecting upon the enormity of the impact visual information has on the way we care for people?
In this workshop we use images of elderly people, sometimes their faces sometimes situations that practitioners will come across.
Using these images in different exercises we will consider:
The dangers of categorizing and assuming.
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Avoidance of visual communication.
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How we interpret what we see.
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Acknowledging our feelings triggered by what we see.
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Encouraging the intelligent use of the imagination.
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The importance of difference in people.
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What seeing these people everyday does to the carer.
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How visual information and finding that person’s story of the here and now can make us more person-centred, interested and effective practitioners.
The stories behind these images will cover the United Nations Principles of Older People: Independence, Participation, Care, Self-fulfilment and Dignity.
Workshop Leaders
The workshop will be delivered by Gilly Adams and Georgie Meadows, who are both StoryWorks Associates.
