Re-Think 2017 #3: Mental Health and Ugly Feelings on Contemporary Television
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RE-THINK 2017 #3:
Mental Health and Ugly Feelings on Contemporary Television
Wednesday 2 August 2017, 6:00–7:30 pm.
Location: The Function Room, The Edwards, 148 Parry Street, Newcastle West.
Speakers
Rebecca Beirne:
‘Representing mental health conditions in TV drama and comedy’
Akane Kanai:
'Ugly feelings in contemporary women-centred television'
Dr Rebecca Beirne is a Senior Lecturer in the area of Film, Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Newcastle. Her scholarship focuses on minority representation on television.
Dr Akane Kanai is an lecturer at the University of Newcastle, based in the Youth Studies group in Sociology and Anthropology. Her research focuses on gendered media culture and she is currently conducting a pilot project on new digital feminist identities.
Re-Thinkis a series of public talks run by The University of Newcastle’s School of Humanities and Social Science. Each Re-Think features UO researchers presenting their work and informed commentary to the general public in the form of short presentations on topics of contemporary interest, followed by questions and discussion. It provides a valuable chance for academics teaching into the Bachelor of Arts or other associated programs and the public to interact via discussion of topical subjects in a casual environment, with drinks in hand. Featuring a diverse array of speakers ranging from senior academics to early career researchers, Re-Think is usually held on the first Wednesday of every month during semester, from 6:00–7:30 pm, including plenty of time for discussion and socialising. Whether you're a staff member, student, post-graduate researcher, or member of the public, please come along to this exciting series and listen, discuss, eat and drink!
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