Rethinking Ageing and Memory through Interdisciplinary Research

Rethinking Ageing and Memory through Interdisciplinary Research

Ageing and memory represent two extraordinarily important themes in contemporary society. A defining characteristic of ageing is complexity and increased inter-individual variability. This provides a rich field for study and reflection, and by its very complexity lends itself to interdisciplinary study and research. Responding to the challenge of interdisciplinary working has been the emergence of an innovative, exciting and purposefully interdisciplinary movement in gerontology and the arts, humanities and social sciences (AHSS).

This IRC-funded workshop is being curated by TCD, the National Centre for Arts and Health, NUIG, Maynooth University and DIT GRADCAM.

This event is a Two Day Workshop

The choice of locations for the workshop is emblematic of our desire to uproot and challenge existing orthodoxies of thought and theory. The first day will be held in a humanities centre which hosts a Medical and Health Humanities Initiative (the TCD Long Room Hub) and the second day in a hospital with a vibrant arts and humanities programme (the National Centre for Arts and Health, (NCAH) Tallaght Hospital).

Day 1 - 9th May / 10am - 5pm / TCD Long Room Hub

Find The Long Room Hub: https://goo.gl/maps/WjNsHLQMRnv

Day 2 - 10th May / 9am - 5pm / NCAH, Tallaght Hospital

Find Tallaght Hospital: https://goo.gl/maps/nGBnenkTcEw

The workshop will:

• Give an overview of current theory and practice in interdisciplinary research through a focus on ageing and memory

• Provide examples from existing funded interdisciplinary research among the workshop organizers

• Provide a platform for researchers to present current or proposed research for which they are seeking potential partners

• Focus on perceived barriers and facilitators to interdisciplinary research across AHSS/ STEM/ Health Sciences

• Develop a summary report and action plan

The target participants are:

Scholars in AHSS, Science, Engineering, Design, Health currently engaged with, or planning interdisciplinary research

Research support/development officers in academic institutions

Staff in funding bodies (invitations issued to IRC, HRB, SFI, Arts Council, Wellcome, charitable foundations)

Note to participants

Participants are strongly urged to read Callard and Fitzgerald’s 2015 monograph on interdisciplinary research, an Open Access book “Rethinking Interdisciplinarity across the Social Sciences ... (complete link below if needed) http://hubbubgroup.org/2015/10/14/rethinking-interdisciplinarity-across-the-social-sciences-and-neurosciences-open-access-book-by-felicity-callard-and-des-fitzgerald-published-today/

*Participants are also actively encouraged to submit concepts of interdisciplinary research for discussion and engagement with potential partners: if you would like to do this, please send a synopsis of 500 words maximum to alison.baker@amnch.ie by 5pm, 2nd May 2016.

There is no fee for participation, but early booking is advised.

This event is also advertised on the following website:

The National Centre for Arts and Health - events

http://www.amnch.ie/Departments-Clinics/Departments-A-Z/Arts-National-Centre-for-Arts-and-Health-/

Trinity Long Room Hub - events

http://www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2016/2016-05-09rethinking_ageing.php

FAQs

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email: alison.baker@amnch.ie

Subject : Query IDR Workshop - followed by your name in full.

Can I attend for one day only?

No, unfortunately not. To receive the full benefit of the workshop both days must be attended.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes we would appreciate you bringing your ticket to the event.

Can I share this event with others?

Yes, we would be delighted if you would share the event with all interested part