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- Bucks New University
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Oxford Brookes University
- Royal Holloway University of London
- Southampton Solent University
- University Of West London
- University of Brighton
- University of Sussex
- University for the Creative Arts
- University of Kent
- University of Portsmouth
- University of Southampton
- University of Winchester
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University of Southampton
Southampton University has a key strand in its University Strategy which is to aim at 'significant social impact locally and globally through public debate, community outreach and cultural engagement'. The Creative Campus Initiative contributes to this aim in a number of ways. Please contact: Joanna Ross Email: joanna.ross@port.ac.uk
The University Campus has three high-quality cultural venues: the John Hansard Gallery, Turner Sims Concert Hall and the Nuffield Theatre. Working in partnership with these cultural venues and local authorities, the initiative aims to improve the social and economic wellbeing of the City Region, through a range of projects:
Baby SUSO
Baby SUSO
Where: Cantell School, Portswood Primary, Bitterne Park
When: 24 February, 10 March, 17 March
The Southampton University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO) will perform in three local schools to introduce pupils and parents to the sound of a full orchestra. Students at the University have been invited to enter a competition to compose a piece of music inspired by the Olympics to be performed as part of the programme. Concert 1: 24 February Cantell School; Concert 2: 10 March Portswood Primary school;Concert 3: 17 March 2010 Bitterne Park School.
Billy Bow
Billy Bow
Where: Nuffield Theatre
When: 7 July (workshop performances)
This new musical by Andrew Fisher and Ian Friel is based on a true story about sailing. Professional actors will work with students from the University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University.
City Portraits Project
City Portraits Project
Where: John Hansard Gallery
When: June-August, 16 July launch
This theoretically-based public art project will result in more than 15 very large photographic portraits around the City Centre, inspired by the Olympic values. Interviews with participants will help develop research by Paul Sweetman on ethics, recognition and visual methods of research. The launch night is 6 July, Hamble & Meon Suite, Southampton Solent University Conference Centre. 157-187 Above Bar Street Southampton SO14 7NN
Creative Scapes: Visions for a Creative Campus
Creative Scapes: Visions for a Creative Campus
Where: School of Geography
When: June
This project explores visions of the university as a creative learning space. Along with other key themes inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic games, the project will look at how space can promote sports and well being, exploring issues around accessibility to sport, the static and unhealthy posture of study and reading. (Project lead: Roberta Comunian)
Nitin Sawhney school workshops
Nitin Sawhney school workshops
Where: Turner Sims Concert Hall
When: 16 March 2010
Nitin Sawhney will lead workshops with local schools focussing on creative interactions between international literature and music. Students will be encouraged to respond creatively to music from other cultures. Nitin will then give an evening talk, which will be open to the public. See http://www.nitinsawhney.com/
Higher Education and the Creative Economy
Higher Education and the Creative Economy
Where: Southampton Campus, Nuffield Theatre, Turner Sims, John Hansard Gallery
When: 22-23 March
An international conference with keynote speakers from USA and Canada supported jointly by the Universities of Southampton, Southampton Solent, Portsmouth and Winchester.
Pictograms
Pictograms
Where: tbc
When: June
Graphic Art Students from Winchester School of Art will explore the way pictograms have been associated with the Olympic Games since 1964. The students will work with primary school pupils to develop pictograms. The Pictogram signs will be exhibited at various locations in Winchester and Southampton.
Student Festival
Student Festival
Where: Southampton Campus
When: 1 May
An Olympic-inspired student-run festival on the campus will involve a series of workshops, speakers and activities, designed to bring members of the local community onto the campus. (10am-4pm)
When the Olympics came to Hampshire
When the Olympics came to Hampshire
Where: tbc
When: July (exhibition)
Martin Polley is writing the history of the Olympics and will be working with local schools to explore Olympic events that took place in Hampshire in the 1908 and 1948 London Olympic Games.
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