Research students and their supervisors from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education (AHE) have collaborated on a new book.

The collection of 10 research studies - Re-Visioning Research and Knowledge for the 21st Century- was launched in late April.

Dr Bernadette Walker-Gibbs and Associate Professor Bruce Knight at the launch

According to the editors of the collection, Dr Bernadette Walker-Gibbs and Associate Professor Bruce Knight, the publication provides a variety of theoretical perspectives and experiences that clearly demonstrate the way postgraduate students of AHE are well-positioned to provide a critical debate about our collective futures in the 21st Century.

"The theme ... reflects the current debates around the impact and diversity of the knowledge economy with/in research circles in a global scale," the editors say.

Dr Walker-Gibbs said all papers are peer-reviewed and compiled to form chapters of a commercially produced book.    

"Some of the benefits of participating in the Edited Collection are that it may form the basis of a chapter of the students' thesis; it gives the student feedback from international academic experts in their discipline; the peer-reviewed book chapter is recognised by DEST and therefore impressive on the students' CV; it gives students an  opportunity to sharpen their writing skills; and it provides students with an  opportunity to collaborate and learn skills from their  supervisor."

The 2006 edition is the sixth in a series begun by Bruce Allen Knight and Leonie Rowan in 2000 in the then Faculty of Education and Creative Arts.

This year represents a change in direction for the edited collection as it includes a collection of papers from students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.

Professor Richard Smith speaks at the launch
Veronica Rickard and Professor Alex Radloff were present to support the book
Dr Jeannette Delamoir and Scott Aldred were among those supporting the launch