1. EDITION 9, JULY 2016 | MAGAZINE FOR STAFF
International
Nurses’ Day
Page 3
AAB Awards
celebrated
Page 4
Making the
University greener
Page 8
A special anniversary
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2. a strange field
A CONCERTINA art book is the first publication to come from
the University’s Art and Design Department’s Sequential Press.
Elizabeth Kealy-Morris, a Senior Lecturer in Art and
Design, worked with artist and Visiting Lecturer Stephen
Clarke on the book called a strange field.
In 2004, Stephen visited the Burren on the west coast of
Ireland on a field trip to the Burren College of Art. The trip,
organised by Professor David Ferry, was a part of his
Master’s degree course in Fine Art Printmaking at Winchester
School of Art. The Burren is known for its unusual mix of
arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants, as well as rare
insects and animals. The images capture how one evening,
as the light was dimming, Stephen came across a caravan
park. The unpopulated site seemed out of place in this area
noted for natural beauty and the modern caravans became
imbued with the same sense of mystery that characterises
the ancient stones of surrounding prehistoric sites.
Ten of these photographs have been printed into the
book. This artist book has been shortlisted to appear at the
Impressions art book exhibition which will be part of the
Galway International Art Festival 2016 in July.
Stephen is an independent artist, writer and lecturer
based in the North West of England. His writing and
practice encompass collage and photography. He has
published several photobooks with the independent
publisher Café Royal Books. Elizabeth Kealy-Morris is
currently engaged in a practice-based PhD entitled The
Artist Book: Making as embodied knowledge of practice
and the self. The study considers the autoethnographic
nature of the artist book and the ways in which knowledge
is developed through making with one’s hands.
Outstanding Nursery celebrates 10-year anniversary
CHILDREN and staff at the nursery
based at the Warrington Campus
threw a special birthday party in June
to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Staff at the Nursery, which is
situated in its own grounds on the
Campus; organised a garden party for
the children, with balloons, cake and
party games, while a special birthday
lunch was provided by the University’s
Catering team.
Kerry Williams, Nursery Manager,
said: “It was a lovely occasion – all
the children and staff were really
excited! Six of our staff have been
working at the Nursery since it first
opened so it was a very special day
for them too.
“It has been wonderful to see the
Nursery grow from strength to
strength over the past 10 years,
resulting in an outstanding award in
our last inspection and more recently,
a Healthy Eating Award from
Warrington Borough Council.
“We enjoy working with the children
at the Nursery so much, and the children
that come here enjoy it too!”
The Nursery first opened its doors
in 2006 and has been committed to
providing high quality childcare for
children aged three months to five
years. The setting is registered for up
to 48 children per session and has a
dedicated team of highly trained staff.
Places at the Nursery are open to
children of the general public as well
as University staff and students.
For more information, telephone:
01925 534295 or visit:
http://www.chester.ac.uk/campus-life/
support-for-students/child-care
The outstanding Nursery celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
a strange field art book.
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