Professor Paul Crawford
New confluences – ‘mutual dependencies’ (Roberts, 2010)
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics superior to non-STEM research Hierarchy of knowledge Linearity/ specialism Genres of product Metrics
Informal contact Connecting Meeting Exchanging Active group Similar interests Mutual benefit
Language (Applied Linguistics) Literature Visual Arts Performing Arts History Philosophy Architecture Law Theology
A more inclusive, outward-facing and applied discipline Not just medical Relevant to allied health professionals, carers, service-users, self-carers
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Ninth Interdisciplinary Conference Communication, Medicine & Ethics THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM School of Nursing, Midwifery & Physiotherapy in association with the Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham, UK 30 th June – 2 nd July 2011 Please visit or for further regarding submission of proposals, registration, programme of events, etc.
Literature provides valuable and sometimes contrasting insights into: ◦ the experience of illness – ‘textual hallucination’ ◦ attitudes towards individuals deemed ill ◦ The treatments, social networks, institutions and cultural contexts within which such experiences unfold
Roberts, Introduction. Past Present and Future: The Public Value of the Humanities & Social Sciences (British Academy, 2010)
Form pairs – interviewer/ interviewee Switch roles after 5 minutes
1. Think about a time what you were really engaged in and excited about a network. Tell me a story about that time. What was happening? What were you feeling? What made it a great moment? What were others doing that contributed to this being a great moment for you? What did you contribute to creating this moment? 2. If you had three wishes for being part of a future network what would they be?