North West Symposium on
Landscapes of Identity (LOI14)
Wednesday 9th April 2014
16.15 – 20.00
"Landscapes of Identity" – multi-dimensional, fluid, temporal characteristics of place and society
A student-led symposium for postgraduate researchers, their supervisors and early career researchers. It will present diverse perspectives on identity of place and society from leading experts who have made their marks on fields such as architecture, urban landscape design, arts and media, popular culture, music and animation. Join us for a multi-disciplinary symposium, networking opportunity, and debate that will focus on the socio-cultural-physical characteristics of Manchester and visions of its future.
Chair: Emma Anderson (The Atkinson)
Guest Speakers:
- Tom Bloxham MBE (Urban Splash)
- Identity through Urban Regeneration
- Chris Woodworth (Travellers' Tales Warner Bros)
- Virtual Identity
- Dave Haslam (Fac 51 The Haçienda)
- Representation of Identity through Nightclubs and Music Venues
- Paul Harris (Paul Harris Dance)
- Identity through Movement
- Jason Prior (AECOM)
- Place Identity
Registration: tea, coffee and cakes (4.15-5pm)
Presentation, debate, networking: wine and canapés (5-8pm)
There are limited spaces on first-come first-serve basis. To obtain your FREE ticket, please register on Eventbrite.
