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Creative Cuppa Seminar Series (CCSS)

This is a student led project which aims to bring together researchers from different disciplines to discuss the use of new media technologies.
Institution(s):
University of Leicester
Region(s):
Midlands
Date first submitted:
5 Aug 2009
Date last modified:
16 Nov 2009
Focus:
  • Researcher-led activities
  • Personal effectiveness
  • Academic practice
  • Knowledge exchange
  • Enterprise-related activities
Audience:
  • Postgraduate researchers
  • Doctoral researchers
  • Research staff
  • Supervisors
  • Research masters
Range:
  • International (open to HEIs outside the UK)
  • National/regional
  • Department
  • Institution
  • Discipline
  • Inter-institutional
Rationale, aims and outcomes
What is the rationale for doing this?
How does it fit with institutional strategy?
What are the main features of the provision?
What are the aims and expected outcomes?

The project can help to build an inter-disciplinary research culture

The discussion is on participants experience of making use of new media technology.

 

This is a long-term student-staff research seminar series.

Participants are expected to enhance their critical thinking and research capabilities when dealing with the issues related to new media studies.

An information website (www.creativecuppa.com), advertises discussion forums, monthly coffee meetings, annual conferences, etc.

Engagement
Are there any pre-requisites for engagement, e.g. levels of skill, years of experience, essential pre-activities?
How many participate in each 'activity'?

Pre requisites are:

some experience of using new media technology,

interests to learn more about new media technology.

Typically 12 - 15 participants on each session.

 

Evaluation: benefits, challenges and next steps
How do you monitor effectiveness?
Who do you seek feedback from?
Do you have benchmarks?

Getting participants to share their interests and experiences

Increasing the number of participants.

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