HCI researcher; arts-based methods, drawing, writing, dance, cartoons, comics, bereavement, death.. "a plethora of delights---a fruit salad compote"
Plymouth, Devon
Joined May 2012
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Hurray, our journal article "Human-Computer Interaction Advances to Re-Contextualize Cultural Heritage toward Multiperspectivity, Inclusion, and Sensemaking" was accepted to the MDPI Applied Science Journal. Find it here: lnkd.in/gH2vX3FT #HCI #CulturalHeritage
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📌Project 2⃣: Fully funded #PhDPosition titled "Exploring Media Design for Young People’s #Wellbeing through an Internet of Sensations"
✅ Work with amazing Prof @abigail_durrant & team @OpenLab_Ncl
⏰Deadline: 31st July 2024
✅ Source/ Full Details 👇
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#PhDposition #Wellbeing #Newcastle 🇬🇧
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🔎 Discover the Treasures of The Lit & Phil, Newcastle’s exquisite independent library! From 8 July, explore stories from various artworks and even leave comments & share your own stories.
Simply scan the QR codes on the artworks with your phone.
This project is in conjunction with Open Lab using our Sticker Stories web app.
Join in. It is free for all.
Learn more ➡️ lit-and-phil.openlab.dev/
ALT Outside of the Lit & Phil library.
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On my way down to Newcastle and @OpenLab_Ncl for tomorrow's interactive seminar on the future of sketching... come join in if you are about! #sketchingHCI #sketCHI
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THE @DresdenDolls ARE STREAMING SATURDAY’S @930club SHOW FOR FREE TO THE WORLD, IN COLLAB WITH @headcountorg TO GET PEOPLE REGISTERED TO VOTE!!🎉🇺🇸💥🗽👊🥁🎹🌱
Show starts at 9pm, stream opens at 8pm on dresdendolls.com
This is one of our last shows of the year and one of our fave venues ever… this show is going to be epic. Come watch. It’s free. Just come.
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Any fans of #narrativeRPG games in my followers (or beyond)? My student is investigating positive #parasocial interactions in Narrative Role Playing Video Games and would love you to take part! The project has been reviewed and follows ethical procedures. standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/j…
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Come say hi to me at the Hand and Machine #CHI2024 demo! We will be showcasing 3 of our published CHI papers (WeaveSlicer, CeraMetal, and Shape-Changing Clay-Dough) as well as several other ongoing projects happening in the lab 🏺
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#CHI2024 If you're interested in participating in the project as a co-author, kindly contribute your response to 'What does art in HCI mean/look like to you?' on the project's Miro board: miro.com/app/board/uXjVMpkw7…
#HCI #SketchingHCI #SketCHI @aztopod @AsMirry @xLontrax
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Check out our #CHI2024 Alt.CHI paper ‘Traveling Arts x HCI Sketchbook: Exploring the Intersection Between Artistic Expression and Human-Computer Interaction’ by @maccymacx @aztopod @AsMirry @xLontrax plus 33 artist co-authors dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/36139… #HCI #SketchingHCI #SketCHI
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Ready to dive into tomorrow's #CHI2024 adventure: ‘To Sketching, And Beyond!’🎨
Don't miss out on joining @asmiry & me remotely for an exciting afternoon filled with creativity & sketching! It's not too late to jump on board! 🎨
web.cvent.com/event/58ee43c2… #SketchingHCI
ALT Overview of our dynamic Miro board, offering a glimpse into its interactive landscape. While the image's clarity is softened, the essence of our course is still palpable, showcasing key elements such as the course title, insightful instructor sketches, associated paper, schedule, and dedicated areas for real-time and participant-contributed sketches.
The UK's Department for Education published our report on pupils sharing their opinions on school spaces through digital technology methods.
Read it here:
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
#NorthEast #Midlands #Schools #UKschools #BuildingUse
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A.I. photos are flooding social media and contributing to an Internet where we can't believe what we see.
Spotting A.I. 📷s is an important media literacy skill.
It takes a few seconds to spot a fake and stop the spread of disinformation. Let's learn how! 🧵(1/5)
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Hey!
Are you interested in doing a PhD in a games related topic? My university is recruting and mine (IDSE08) is one of the projects for which you can apply:
web103.reachmee.com/ext/I003…
I'd hugely appreciate retweets if that's still what we call them!
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**10 FULLY FUNDED PHD STUDENTSHIPS AVAILABLE AT BOURNEMOUTH UNI!!** Please share if you know of anyone with an excellent idea for a #ComicsStudies or #GothicStudies based PhD! Deadline is 29 Feb - contact me to discuss ideas in the first instance. blogs.bournemouth.ac.uk/rese…
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Our 40th Anniversary Celebration!
Sat 23 March 2024, 11am-4pm
North Tyneside Business Centre, 54a Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT
Take part, enjoy, experience creative workshops, live performances, film retrospective and exhibition.
Everyone welcome. Free event.
ALT Our Re:Visits Celebration flyer with logo and text describing the event
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YAY 🎉@asmirry & I book ‘Sketching in Human Computer Interaction: A Practical Guide to Sketching Theory and Application’ is now available for pre-order on Amazon EU amzn.eu/d/fNK86UJ it will be available for pre-order in the UK & other countries soon! #HCI #SketchingHCI
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This is on Thursday! Enjoy me talking about being "odd" as a useful thing.
📰Exciting News! The DCitizens project is hosting @alanjohndix and @AsMirry for hybrid talks as part of the project's seminar series!
Join us at @NorthumbriaUni or online!
📅 February 1st
📷 13:30-15:00 GMT
Register: forms.office.com/e/HVYH1DBpd…
