This is an inter-disciplinary PhD project that brings together Film Studies and Health Sciences, calling for applied research that will have a tangible impact for care delivery and improving residents’ quality of life. The project will explore the emotional, physical, and social benefits of screening films in care homes. Building upon the supervisors’ research in this area, the student will engage with care home residents and staff, as well as regulatory bodies in the care industry, to evaluate the impact of screenings across a range of Scottish homes. Key to the project is an evaluation of the supervisors’ Film in Care improvement resource (supported by the Care Inspectorate, spring 2020) across a number of different care home settings. The project would, therefore, have a mixed methodology: combining ethnographic fieldwork with quantitative data collection (e.g. to evaluate the effect on health and wellbeing such as medication, sleep, diet, etc). Given that arts in health is gaining recognition in policy, practice, and research spheres, this is a highly topical PhD project that builds on work already underway with the support of the Care Inspectorate.
For informal enquiries about the project, contact Dr Ana Salzberg ([Email Address Removed])
For general enquiries about the University of Dundee, contact [Email Address Removed]
Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have obtained, or expect to obtain, a first or 2.1 UK honours degree, or equivalent for degrees obtained outside the UK in a relevant discipline.
English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 5.5 in each of the four components). Other, equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Full details of the University’s English language requirements are available online: www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Email Dr Ana Salzberg ([Email Address Removed]) to (1) send a copy of your CV and (2) discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).
Step 2: After discussion with Dr Salzberg, formal applications can be made via our direct application system. When applying, please follow the instructions below:
Apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in English: English and creative writing : Study : University of Dundee
Please select the study mode (full-time/part-time) and start date agreed with the lead supervisor.
In the Research Proposal section, please:
- Enter the lead supervisor’s name in the ‘proposed supervisor’ box
- Enter the project title listed at the top of this page in the ‘proposed project title’ box
In the ‘personal statement’ section, please outline your suitability for the project selected.
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