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Techne AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Techne supports outstanding students pursuing the ‘craft’ of research through innovative, interdisciplinary and creative approaches across the range of the arts and humanities through the following universities:
Brunel University, London | Kingston University | Loughborough University, London | Royal Holloway, University of London | University of Brighton | University of Roehampton | University of the Arts London | University of Surrey | University of Westminster
Techne DTP has now run its final studentship competition and the students starting in October 2025 will be the final cohort.
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Forthcoming events for September 2026
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10SEPT2026One-to-one Careers AppointmentsThu, 15:00 - 18:00ZoomConfidential, one-to-one careers appointments with Darcey Gillie, Techne's dedicated Careers Consultant.Read more
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14SEPT2026One-to-one Careers AppointmentsMon, 09:30 - 12:30ZoomConfidential, one-to-one careers appointments with Darcey Gillie, Techne's dedicated Careers Consultant.Read more
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15SEPT2026Autumn Writing Clinic: 1:1 Appointments15 September 2026, 09:00 - 08 December 2026, 16:00OnlineThese 40-minute 1:1 writing clinics with Anne Wilson or Katie Grant are for any Techne researcher who would like to discuss writing problems that are impeding their writing progress. Choose and book your slot on Inkpath.Read more
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30SEPT2026Archive Research Skills for Doctoral Researchers: Marx Memorial Library & Workers' SchoolWed, 10:30 - 16:00Marx Memorial Library & Workers' School, 37a Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0DUWhether you are planning extensive archival research or simply want to strengthen your skills as a researcher, this workshop offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical expertise while exploring one of Britain's most distinctive specialist libraries and archives. Discover how archives can open up unexpected research directions; learn how to locate and access primary source materials; gain experience using archive catalogues, databases and digital resources; develop practical skills in handling and interpreting original archival material; and build confidence in evaluating primary resources. The Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School is one of the UK's leading specialist libraries and archives for the study of Marxism, socialism, labour history and social movements. Explore how the Marx Memorial Library's collections may offer unexpected and valuable perspectives for your research interests.Read more
Featured Techne students
Aleksandra Rydzkowska
Royal Holloway University of London
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Annina Lehmann
University of Westminster
'In Limbo': staging the gap between personal and public narratives of home of Georgian Internally Displaced People
Jingyi Ma
Kingston University London
Rhythms of Making: Preserving Cultural Knowledge in Shanxi's Craft Communities - Tradition, Technology and Community Practice in Cultural Heritage