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ORCHARD cultural programme Dec 2nd 2023
As a culmination of the ORCHARD cultural programme in 2023 there was a series of celebratory events across Rochford on Saturday 2 December showcasing the work produced during the project. Venues included the WI Hall, Market Square, Rochford Library, Old House & Kings Head. – An inaugural East of England Nature Writing Event in the…
CERG Talk at Royal Geographical Society – 1st September 2023 (2pm)
A Cultural Engine Research Group talk, we will present an initial paper blending interdisciplinary emotion research (from mental health, social psychology and affect theory) and ‘on the ground’ non-academic expertise of delivering local heritage projects in Essex. The ambition will be to influence and impact local policy around levelling-up and pride in place policy. Giles…
Next CERG event on 7th Sept at Conway Hall
Is Toby Young, former non-executive director at the Office for Students, right to denigrate (modern) university provision when he states, ‘why spend three years doing media studies at a second-rate university when you could find a better-paid job after getting a qualification in a skilled occupation at a further education college – and without a…