The Research Studio
The place where we talk to current doctoral students involved in practice-based, practice-led, or practice-informed research in the arts. We discuss their projects, methodologies, and the place of practice within an academic framework. Presented by artist and academic Dr Mark Wilsher, Norwich University of the Arts.
Episodes

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
An interview with the Singaporean curator Kimberly Shen, Chelsea College of Art (UAL). We discuss the art scene in Singapore, her experiences co-running the residency programme at dblspce, and her ambition to create a platform to consolidate and promote feminist practices in the region as part of her PhD thesis. www.kimberlyshen.com
With Dr Mark Wilsher, Norwich University of the Arts

Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Interview with Noemi Gunea on her research into the pedagogy of post-dramatic theatre at Wimbledon College of Arts. We talk about the nature and politics of post-dramatic theatre, details of her recent piece "Zen and Zeroes", inclusivity, personal values, and what it’s like to undertake a pre-determined research studentship. noemigunea.com
Thanks to Rumble Post for use of their studios. rumblepost.co.uk
Presented by Dr Mark Wilsher Norwich University of the Arts

Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Interview with Tom Hull about his eco-acoustic based PhD research at Falmouth University. Includes discussion of biophony, the work of Bernie Krause and Wild Sanctuary, modes of deep listening and the environment.
Includes three field recordings recorded by Tom Hull – Missing Wolf Sound Specialists.
Presented by Dr Mark Wilsher Norwich University of the Arts
Music is "The Husk" by Gamesharkoff, available from the Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Interview with Amanda Geitner about her research on the work and teaching of British artist Roger Ackling. Includes discussion of research methods, the nature of practice based research, and the curating of the touring exhibition 'Sunlight'.
Presented by Dr Mark Wilsher Norwich University of the Arts
Music is "The Husk" by Gamesharkoff, available from the Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Hosted by Dr Mark Wilsher
Hey there - you found me! I am an artist and academic involved in doctoral supervision at Norwich University of the Arts in the UK. On each episode I will be talking to a current research student from a variety of institutions about their practice-based project. We will go into the details of their particular interest, talk a bit about practice methodologies, and consider the role of practice within a university research environment.
You can get in touch with me at m.wilsher@norwichuni.ac.uk