Poets, writers and artists mingle with researchers
Published on 07 April, 2011
Poets, writers and artists were showcased alongside leading researchers this week (Monday), as CQUniversity hosted a 'Creativity and Research Forum'.
About 80 people attended the event which featured academic researchers, research higher degree students and community members presenting on 'creative product and how this relates to research into creativity'.
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"The forum demonstrated not only the wealth of creative talent in the Rockhampton region, but also the important relationship between creative practitioners and the University," said event host Dr Lynda Hawryluk.
"CQUniversity encourages creativity in many forms, and provides the opportunity for artists, writers and musicians to pursue research degrees in their chosen discipline.
"In addition, the local and regional community benefits from this research directly via workshops, performances and opportunities to participate in events such as the Creativity and Research Forum. The forum has been a great opportunity for those interested in creativity and its application to research to gather and we look forward to further events."
Participants discussed a great range of projects and themes, ranging from 'food writers as activists' and 'creative writing as a healing art' to 'medical tourism' and 'transmedia broadcasting'.
Author Mark Svendsen addresses the forum
Recent CQUniversity PhD graduate Dr Sandra Arnold, from New Zealand, spoke about her new book about losing her daughter to cancer, visual artist Veronika Zeil addressed the nurturing of creativity, researcher Bernadette Ryan related the mix of Thai music and the electronic studio, event host Dr Lynda Hawryluk promoted the cultural tourism potential of writing workshops and author Mark Svendsen discussed his young adult novel Poison Under Their Lips in relation to the nexus between research and creativity.
More than 20 speakers including PhD candidates, academics, documentary makers and seasoned artists contributed to the forum on Rockhampton Campus.
Participants included authors, writers and poets representing a range of genres, including Mark Svendson, Janene Carey, Errol Jones, Dr Jeanette Delamoir, Dr Lynda Hawryluk, Professor Donna Brien, Dr Sandra Arnold, CQUniversity PhD graduate writer Dr Peter Scottney-Turbill, Steve Smith, Dr Grace Johansen and Dr Liz Huf, along with respected Capricorn Coast artist and teacher Brian Kehoe.
This forum is part of the University's Showcase entitled 'Research and Development for Your Community'. More details are available via http://www.cqu.edu.au/2011showcase_research .
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