October 2007 - Graduate-research-list - University of Stirling Mailing Lists

FW: Seminar Wednesday 31 October
by Marta More 31 Oct '07

31 Oct '07

> Wednesday 31 October > 4.30pm, B2, Pathfoot Building > > NAMRATA BHAWNANI > (Charles Wallace Fellow) > > 'The coca-colonisation of pop culture and masala fiction' > Namrata Bhawnani will also read from her novel in progress > > Supported by the Charles Wallace Trust > > ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND > > > <<Poster - Namrata Bhawnani.doc>> -- The University of Stirling is a university established in Scotland by charter at Stirling, FK9 4LA. Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to such person), you may not disclose, copy or deliver this message to anyone and any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. In such case, you should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Please advise immediately if you or your employer do not consent to Internet email for messages of this kind.

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FW: postcolonial studies
by Kathryn Cook 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

Dear All, Please find below a series of workshops which may be of interest to you. They are organised by the Centre for Commonwealth Studies in the English department and they are open to all staff and postgraduates across the departments working roughly within the field of (post)colonial studies. 'POLITICS OF MEMORY' WORKSHOPS' Workshop 1 Politics of memory: the nation (Wednesday 24th October 10-12) Workshop 2 Politics of memory: testimony (Wednesday 24th October 2-4) Workshop 3 Politics of memory: the spirit (Thursday 25th October 10-12) Workshop 4 Politics of memory: Global media (Thursday 25th October 2-4) Friday 10am - noon : planning meeting Participants will include: Prof Duncan Brown, Dr Cheryl Stobie (University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa), Prof Taieb Belghazi, Prof Mohamed Ezroura, Dr Said Graiouid, (University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco) Supported by the British Academy Wednesday 7 November 4.30pm-7pm in Pathfoot L21 POSTGRADUATE WORKSHOP IN POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES: NEW RESEARCH AT STIRLING To get involved email Gemma.Robinson(a)stir.ac.uk The workshop will be primarily for postgraduates across Stirling to present their research projects to other students and members of staff. The format will be roundtable discussions consisting of brief discussion papers (c.10-15 minutes), followed by discussion open to the floor. Students from English, French, History and other departments will be taking part. It is open to all students (undergraduate and postgraduate), staff and members of the public.

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Invigilators for December Examinations
by Kathryn Cook 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

Dear All, The Examinations Office is looking to recruit postgraduate students (PhD preferred, or other postgraduates who have no exams) to invigilate the Agreed Academic Adjustment examinations for disabled students. Applicants should ideally have: awareness of disability issues, a background of supporting or caring for people, a high proficiency in English, good communication skills, a high level of organisation and an ability to keep calm in pressurised situations. The examination period is 4th-17th of December and it is essential that invigilators are able to fully commit to work during this time. An induction/training day will take place on Friday 30th November, at which attendance is compulsory. The exams are held from Monday to Saturday (including weekday evenings), and candidates should be able to arrive at the University for an 8am start. Please note that it is also essential that candidates provide two satisfactory references in order to be appointed, one of which must be an academic reference from the University of Stirling. Interviews will be held towards the end of October, and successful applicants will be paid on the Teaching Assistant pay scale. If you are interested in joining the current team of AAA invigilators, please contact Natalie Sutherland, Assistant Exams Officer, by email at nb5(a)stir.ac.uk <mailto:nb5@stir.ac.uk <mailto:nb5@stir.ac.uk> > by the 20th October. Previous applicants need not reapply. Natalie Sutherland Assistant Exams Officer University of Stirling Exams Office, 4B46 Cottrell (01786 46) 6682 nb5(a)stir.ac.uk

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FW: Autumn Programme for the Centre of Commonwealth Studies, Stirling University
by Marta More 02 Oct '07

02 Oct '07

> Dear all > > Please find information about the Autumn 2007 Postcolonial Seminar Programme for the Centre of Commonwealth Studies at Stirling University. > > Our first seminar is on Tuesday 9 October at 5pm in Pathfoot A7. > Victor Kasulo from Mzuzu University will speak on 'Changes in fisheries policies and legislations during the colonial and postcolonial era in Malawi'. > > We look forward to seeing you there. > > > <<Centre of Commonwealth Studies Autumn 2007.doc>> > Centre of Commonwealth Studies > > Postcolonial Studies Programme > Autumn 2007 > > Tuesday 9 October > 5pm, Pathfoot A7 > VICTOR KASULO (Mzuzu University, Malawi) > '> Changes in fisheries policies and legislations during the colonial and postcolonial era in Malawi> '> > > Thursday 11 October 2007 > 7.30pm in Pathfoot C1 > KAPKA KASSABOVA > Author of All Roads Lead to the Sea (1997), Dismemberment (1998), Someone Else> '> s Life (2003) and Geography for the Lost (Bloodaxe, 2007) Kapka Kassabova will read from her current work. She was the 2002 New Zealand Cathay Pacific travel writer of the year. > Joint event with SCoP: Stirling Centre of Poetry > > Wednesday 24th > -> Thursday 25th October 2007 > Pathfoot B2 > '> POLITICS OF MEMORY> '> WORKSHOPS > Workshop 1 Politics of memory: the nation (Wednesday 24th October 10-12) > Workshop 2 Politics of memory: testimony (Wednesday 24th October 2-4) > Workshop 3 Politics of memory: the spirit (Thursday 25th October 10-12) > Workshop 4 Politics of memory: Global media (Thursday 25th October 2-4) > Participants will include: > Prof Duncan Brown, Dr Cheryl Stobie (University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa), Prof Taieb Belghazi, Prof Mohamed Ezroura, Dr Said Graiouid, (University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco) > Supported by the British Academy > > Wednesday 31 October > 4.30pm in Pathfoot B2 > NAMRATA BHAWNANI (Charles Wallace Fellow) > '> The coca-colonisation of pop culture and masala fiction> '> > Namrata Bhawnani (Mumbai Mirror, Times of India) will also read from her novel in progress (The Fuck You Philosophy) > Supported by the Charles Wallace Trust > > Wednesday 7 November > 4.30pm-7pm in Pathfoot L21 > POSTGRADUATE WORKSHOP: NEW RESEARCH AT STIRLING > To get involved email Gemma.Robinson(a)stir.ac.uk > > Monday 10 December > 5pm in Pathfoot A7 > STEPHANIE JONES (Southampton University) > '> The Indian Ocean: narratives in literature and law> '> > > For more information please contact Gemma.Robinson(a)stir.ac.uk > -- The University of Stirling is a university established in Scotland by charter at Stirling, FK9 4LA. Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to such person), you may not disclose, copy or deliver this message to anyone and any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. In such case, you should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Please advise immediately if you or your employer do not consent to Internet email for messages of this kind.

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