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SUMMARY:'Researching Disasters' A talk by William M (Bill) Taylor
DESCRIPTION:The Moore Institute in association with The School of Education are pleased to host a seminar on Researching Disasters by Professor William M (Bill) Taylor \n \n Histories\, representations and ethics of catastrophe \nThis seminar draws on my research over a number of years\, on different projects and building histories that all seem to involve disasters of one kind or another: broken bridges\, collapsed buildings and drowned cities. My research methods have varied\, including approaches borrowed from the philosophy of science\, from architectural history and design theory\, and from the broad church of disaster studies.  The research ethos has been multi-\, inter- or trans-disciplinary as prevailing fashion across the humanities can describe it\, although experience suggests these terms are not what they’re cracked up to be. Discussion of research methods in the academy typically begins by assuming the ‘right’ correspondence of project aims and outcomes so that working between or across academic disciplines is more than likely to throw a spanner in the works\, to send a project haywire or make one’s compass go awry.  (These are all metaphors and outcomes from the illuminating history of technological failure.) \nSo\, how do we research things that go ‘wrong’? How do we study disaster and why? Homer-Dixon sees hope in the “upside of down” (2006)\, that studying catastrophe can teach us how we can “reinvigorate the economic\, political\, and social systems that sustain us.”  There may be more than optimism behind his theory.  With its emphasis on “innovation” as the linchpin between human suffering and social renewal there could be collusion with prevailing neoliberal thinking.  Nonetheless\, researching disasters—and teaching about them may bear consideration.  Educators and educationalists in particular may find an opportunity to “reinvigorate” forms of pastoral care and character-building hitherto relegated to the dustbin of Victorian era school history\, so that studying disaster can be a preventative to hubris and cultivator of personally-transformative and progressive values. \nWilliam M. Taylor is Professor of Architecture at the University of Western Australia where he teaches architectural design and history and theory of the built environment. Research interests include architecture\, social and political theory. A list of his publications can be found here: http://www.web.uwa.edu.au/person/Bill.Taylor
URL:https://mooreinstitute.ie/event/researching-disasters-talk-william-m-bill-taylor/
LOCATION:The Bridge\, Room 1001\, First Floor\, Hardiman Research Building
ORGANIZER;CN="Gerry%20MacRuairc":MAILTO:GERRY.MACRUAIRC@nuigalway.ie
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SUMMARY:Galway Centenary Conversations: War & Revolution Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Galway Centenary Conversations: War & Revolution Roadshow \nThis summer will see a series of free public history events around the County organised by NUI Galway\, GMIT\, local history societies and Galway County Council as part of its Decade of Commemoration strategy (2013-23). Galway Centenary Conversations: War & Revolution Roadshow will take place in Tuam\, Craughwell\, Clifden\, Portumna\, Skehana and Athenry throughout June and July. Each event is free and all are welcome. \nThe talks will feature an array of local and national historians discussing key events\, personalities and developments during the independence struggle in Galway. Topics to be examined include the aftermath of the 1916 Rebellion; the conscription crisis; the 1918 General Election; the War of Independence; Cumann na mBan and the Galway Volunteers. \nFamily history and memorabilia  \nThe series is also a chance for the public to offer their family reminiscences of the period and discuss the involvement of local communities and families. National experts will be available to offer advice or support to budding researchers and encourage people to bring along material from their own family’s involvement or any relevant letters\, memorabilia. \nTuam Library \nThe series kicks off in Tuam Library on Wednesday 14 June where the Old Tuam Society will host an event focusing on the 1918 General Election in North Galway. The event begins at 8 pm and features Dr Conor McNamara and Dr Martin O’Donoghue of NUI Galway. \nWhere and When: \n\nWednesday 14 June 8pm Tuam Library\n\n\nTuesday 20 June 8pm Craughwell Hall\n\n\nWednesday 28 June 8pm Clifden Station House Theatre\n\n\nWednesday 5 July 8pm Portumna Workhouse Centre\n\n\nWednesday 12 July 8pm Screene’s Lounge\, Skehana\n\n\nWednesday 19 July 8pm Athenry Community Centre\n\n  \nFurther details: Contact Conor McNamara\, NUI Galway: conor.mcnamara@nuigalway.ie
URL:https://mooreinstitute.ie/event/galway-centenary-conversations-war-revolution-roadshow/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Conor%20McNamara":MAILTO:conor.mcnamara@nuigalway.ie 
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