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How do I study for a doctorate at the HRC? How is the HRC connected with the new media industry in London? Does the HRC organise public events?
We are a research group composed of academics, artists, artisans, designers and writers. We are based at the Harrow campus of the University of Westminster in London, England. As well as carrying out academic research and working in the commercial sector, we teach on the MA in Hypermedia Studies, the PhD in Communications, the BA in Contemporary Media Practice and other degree courses at the University of Westminster. You can contact us in a variety of ways: Office email: hrc@hrc.wmin.ac.uk MA course enquiries: richard@hrc.wmin.ac.uk MA application forms: A.Carla@westminster.ac.uk Office phone: +44 (0)20 7911 5000 x 4590 MA room phone: +44 (0)20 7911 5000 x 4597 School fax number: +44 (0)20 7911 5943 Surface address: Hypermedia Research Centre School of Communications and Creative Industries University of Westminster Watford Road Harrow HA1 3TP UK The MA in Hypermedia Studies is a post-graduate course for the artist-engineers of the digital future. This masters degree combines a rigorous theoretical analysis of technological convergence with hands-on involvement in practical research. For more information about the MA in Hypermedia Studies, please contact Richard Barbrook. If you would like an application form for the MA course, please contact Carla Alonzo. Work by students on the MA in Hypermedia Studies can be seen on their website: hypermedia.wmin.ac.uk.
Members of the HRC are involved in the PhD in Communications both as supervisors and as doctoral students. The Graduate Centre of the School of Communications and Creative Industries attracts talented students from across the world to carry out research into many different aspects of media at the University of Westminster. If you would like an application form and more information about PhD in Communications, please contact Alison Sorrell. If you would like to carry out your research for the PhD in Communications in association with the HRC, please contact our office. The doctoral students of the HRC are: Lizzie Jackson Maren Hartmann Robin Hamman
The HRC works closely with Lateral - an independent web design consultancy. Members of the company organise and teach on practical modules of the MA in Hypermedia Studies. Lateral was established in 1997 and has subsequently won many industry awards. Lateral provides its clients with creative strategies which are implemented in conjunction with a support network of symbiotic business partnerships. This pioneering approach has attracted recognition both within the new media industry as well as among the wider consumer market. Lateral's client list includes: Levi's USA; Levi's vintage; RSPCA; Bloomsbury Books; Stella Artois; and Boddingtons. For more information, check out the Lateral website. The HRC also collaborates with New Media Knowledge (NMK) - a not-for-profit body owned by the University of Westminster which provides learning and business support for digital media companies. NMK organises a programme of conferences, seminars, courses, research projects and publications. One of the organisation's core strengths is its expertise in developing knowledge clusters and networks of innovative small companies. For more information, check out the NMK website. The MA in Hypermedia Studies offers an opportunity for companies to become involved in the work of the HRC through the sponsorship of bursaries for research students. Each post-graduate student is required to carry out a major research project as an integral part of their course. A variety of sponsorship opportunities exist at different levels. If you would like to sponsor a student on the MA course, please contact our office. Members of the HRC are working with various companies on research exploring the potential of hypermedia. The costs of such research work are subject to negotiation. If you would like to discuss sponsoring a member of staff or a doctoral student, please contact our office. A standard bursary contract is available which protects the sponsor, the student or staff member and the University of Westminster.
The staff and students of the HRC are closely involved in CyberSalon - a regular event which takes place at the ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) and the Global Cafe in central London. Cybersalon hosts discussions where influential and knowledgeable figures debate with the audience about issues important to those working with new media. In addition, these events also showcase digital projections, video-projections, performances, webcasting, live VJs and music. For further information about past, present and future Cybersalons, check out its website. Every year, students on the MA in Hypermedia Studies organise a degree show. For more details, see the MA student website. John Eacott (Music) Rachel Collinson (Development) Laura Jordan (Design) Richard Barbrook (Writing) |
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