Research: Stories in transition
Examining the role of arts, culture and sport in supporting veteran transition to civilian life.
Summary
Project summary
- April 2021 to March 2023
The project will use documentary film-making to examine the role of arts, sport and culture play in helping soldiers make the transition to civilian life.
Researchers will use co-productive and creative methods to help veterans tell their own stories, and in particular challenge stereotypes about ex-soldiers being either heroes or victims. The resulting films will document the personal impact of arts participation, such as theatre projects helping veterans creatively examine their experiences.
The project is being led by Anglia Ruskin University, with Manchester Met and the University of Exeter.
Research team
Research team
Lead researchers
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Dr Nick Caddick (project lead) and Dr Shreepali Patel, for Anglia Ruskin University
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Dr Sarah McNicol, for Manchester Met
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Dr Sarah Bulmer, for the University of Exeter
Collaborating with:
Funding
With funding from
Arts & Humanities Research Council
Contacts
Contact us
For general enquiries about the Education and Social Research Institute’s youth and community group, you can contact research lead Prof Gabrielle Ivinson.
Project enquiries
For project queries, please contact Dr Sarah McNicol.