PhD Studentship: From Engagement to Empowerment: The Future of England’s Heritage Open Days. University of Leeds

PhD Studentship: From Engagement to Empowerment: The Future of England’s Heritage Open Days. University of Leeds

School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies
Applications are invited for a collaborative doctoral award based on a cooperation between the Centre for Critical Studies in Museums, Galleries and Heritage in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds and Heritage Open Days/The National Trust, funded by the White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH).
 
The applicant should hold a master’s degree or similar postgraduate qualification in an arts and humanities discipline and can demonstrate an active interest in public history, heritage, participation and/or cultural policy. The studentship is also suitable for a qualified professional currently working in the cultural or heritage sector who wishes to return to academic research.
 
The successful applicant will be based in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds and supervised by Dr Claudia Sternberg and Dr Nick Cass at Leeds and Annie Reilly, Heritage Open Days Manager, London.
 
For more information:
 
Application deadline: 2 January 2019
Any questions can be directed to Dr Claudia Sternberg at c.sternberg@leeds.ac.uk

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