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The Institute for Culture and Society (Western Sydney University) is offering a doctoral research scholarship to a highly motivated PhD candidate to work within a collaborative Linkage Project funded through the Australian Research Council in partnership with
the Museum of Arts and Applied Sciences. The project explores the concept of the ‘collaborative museum’ as a synergising agent, proposing an invaluable, ground-breaking framework for establishing community-embedded cultural infrastructure.</div>
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We are seeking a candidate with academic qualifications in <span style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important">
Cultural Studies, </span>Heritage Studies, Sociology, <span style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important">Anthropology</span> or related disciplines to conduct research into the changing physical, cultural, and
social spaces of Parramatta. The candidate is expected to explore Parramatta’s urban transformations with a focus on place-making, cultures and communities. </div>
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The candidate may wish to explore one or more of the following areas:</div>
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– Emergent and established cultural landscapes including Powerhouse Parramatta, Riverside Theatre, Event Cinemas, and new modes of cultural engagement initiated by the city’s residents including its multicultural communities</div>
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– Multicultural food and its relationship to place-making and belonging, including the re-development of Church Street in Parramatta, the Harris Park ‘Little India’ precinct and Wigram Road comprising of South Asian restaurants</div>
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– Senses of heritage in the context of rapid urban development and multiculturalism</div>
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– New forms of urban living and transport including the light rail and bicycling tracks by the Parramatta River and the development of Smart Streets</div>
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– Multicultural festivals like Diwali and Holi which are celebrated annually by the Parramatta River and in the Parramatta Park, and the Parramatta Lanes festival</div>
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The project will be based at the ICS and supervised by Dr Malini Sur, Dr Zelmarie Cantillon and Professor Deborah Stevenson.<br>
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The scholarship is open to domestic and international candidates and includes a living stipend of $30,000 (AUD) per year for up to three years. For information on eligiblity requirements and how to apply, see: <a href="https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/grs/scholarships/current_scholarships/current_scholarships/place-making,_cultures_and_communities_in_parramatta">https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/grs/scholarships/current_scholarships/current_scholarships/place-making,_cultures_and_communities_in_parramatta</a>.
Questions about this project can also be directed to the principal supervisor, Dr Malini Sur (m.sur@westernsydney.edu.au). </div>
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