Monday, February 29, 2016

4 PhD Fee-Waivers in the Built Environment and 1 x Yorkshire Sculpture Park Collaborative PhD


We have five opportunities
1 x fully funded PhD scholarship
4 x fee waivers for PhD study


PhD Fee-Waivers in the Built Environment – Topic: Built for performance


We are seeking PhD candidates to investigate the concept of ‘built for performance.’ Perceiving that building performance research traditionally focuses on designing energy efficient, durable, safe, and comfortable buildings; we anticipate ‘built for performance’ will investigate ‘true’ building performance during operation and use, and will close the gap between predicted and actual performance of constructed facilities. We welcome novel enquiries that aim to investigate:


Performance measurement/ process modelling in terms of original design intention (such as fit-for-purpose design, fit for business process, design quality indicators etc), in specific building types, such as hospitals, schools etc.


Simulation of building operation: such as occupant behavior, occupants movement, energy analysis and security/ safety analysis in specific building types such as hospitals, schools etc.


Candidates with a management, architectural, construction, engineering or computing background are encouraged to apply.


Further information or for an informative discussion, please contact Professor Angela Lee a.lee@hud.ac.uk or Professor Song Wu s.wu@hud.ac.uk


Yorkshire Sculpture Park Collaborative PhD


‌YSP is the NHS of the soul” Dr Alyn S Davies, Principal of Bretton Hall College (1968-1981)


Observation and feedback suggest that people visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) leave happier than when they arrive, and that the organisation has a meaningful impact on quality of life. The PhD by research will test the validity of this thesis through interviews with visitors, existing and ongoing YSP commissioned visitor research, wider theoretical analysis and other methodologies as appropriate.


Set in 500 acres of historic parkland, four indoor galleries and an 18th-century chapel, YSP sets out to challenge, inspire, inform and delight through a changing programme of exhibitions, projects and commissions; integrated with public and learning events and activities. It began in 1977 as a small exhibition of sculpture organised by Peter Murray CBE, lecturer at Bretton Hall College for arts teacher training. The founding mission was to celebrate the birthplace of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth; to share the best of international practice with a regional audience; and to restore and reunite the historic Bretton Estate. YSP has grown organically to become an international centre for the creation, display and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture enjoyed by over 400,000 visitors and 48,000 people engaged in learning.


YSP has been independently assessed, and cited by Cabinet Ministers, as contributing £10 million to the regional economy annually; a return of 500% on public investment. It is recognised as a world leader in its field, with an international reach but demonstrable local relevance and affection. Visitor comments and professional accolades are testament to the fact that YSP has achieved a rare symbiosis of excellence and popularity, and that people are positively affected by their time here.


The possible reasons for this change of mental state will be interrogated and given context through evidence and application of relevant wider research and might include the physical response to landscape and the particular landscape of the Bretton Estate; phenomenlogical encounter with artworks; aspects of the artistic programme; and the biological significance of being in the open air as contrast to inside. The research may include the journey of the NHS with YSP’s arts and wellbeing programme where values and strategies have become aligned. The research might also lead into consideration of the place of art and its experience in societies both modern and ancient as well as aspects of the sublime and English landscape design.


Researchers will have access to the YSP Archive and institutional knowledge and expertise. The PhD will be an extremely valuable and timely original contribution to the sector with implications not only for YSP but arts advocacy on a national and international platform.


Specific outcomes are expected to include presentation to YSP staff to share and discuss research with a view to informing activity and strategy; presentation at academic conference as appropriate; and dissemination to policy makers, influencers and stakeholders including other organisations and initiatives such as the Economic and Social Research Council’s Arts, Health and Wellbeing Research programme.


Contact for further information: Dr Alison Rowley a.j.rowley@hud.ac.uk  Tel: +44(0)1484 473130


Funding Maximum


4 x fee waiver


1 x The PhD Scholarship will cover full tuition fees (at UK/EU rate*), provide an annual stipend of £13,863 and the opportunity to apply for funding to support attendance at research-related conferences, training, workshops and public engagement events.


*UK/EU tuition fees are £3,795 and International tuition fees are £12,000. International students will be required to use the stipend to meet the shortfall in tuition fees.


Location


University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH


Person specification of essential (E) or Desirable (D) requirements


Criteria:                                                                                   


E or D


Education & training:


  • 1st class Honours Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (UK or UK equivalent)

E


  • For those whose first language is not English and/ or if from a country where English is not the first language (as recognised by the UKBA), a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.0 (in all elements of the test) is required, unless the degree above was taught in English and obtained in a majority English speaking country, e.g. UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand etc as recognised by the UKBA

E


Experience & skills:


  • Previous experience of undertaking research (e.g. undergraduate or masters dissertation)

E


  • Knowledge of research methodology

E


Personal attributes:


  • Understands the fundamental differences between a taught degree and a research degree in terms of approach and personal discipline/ motivation

E


  • Able to, under guidance, complete independent work successfully

E



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