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An
artist and educator from the school of applied arts in
Vienna in the early 1900s, Franz Cizek encouraged children
to present their personal reactions to happenings in their
lives in visual form. He didn't aim to develop artists,
but to develop the creative power he found in all children.
Professor
Cizek fought against criticism and ridicule until the
true value of this teaching became fully appreciated by
educationists around the world. An exhibition at the Lawrence
Batley Centre gallery at Bretton Hall shows the work of
his pupils from the National Arts Education Archive, originally
a touring exhibition from 1921.
The
artwork is colourful, bold and aesthetically astounding,
using wood and lino blocks, paper cut-outs and drawing.
It is often difficult to believe the majority of artists
were ten years old. The exhibition runs until April 17,
and is open Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am- 4.30pm; by appointment
only outside termtime. Tel: 01924 832020 s.kielty@leeds.ac.uk
Loving
but living apart?
Do
you and your partner have a committed relationship but
run separate households? Researchers in the department
of sociology and social policy studying transforming practices
of intimacy and relationships are looking for partners
living apart whether by choice or necessity. If you would
be interviewed about your experiences or would like to
hear more about the project contact Shelley Budgeon on
ext 34903, email s.j.budgeon@leeds.ac.uk
International?
Get listed
If
you're part of any international links or collaboration,
you should be listed on the international office's database,
covering everything from formal agreements and joint research
to staff and student exchanges and informal contacts.
The database is on campusweb, and is fully searchable.
To
be listed, fill in the online form at http://www.intlinks.leeds.ac.uk/intlinks.asp
or contact Antonia Dodds at a.c.dodds@adm.leeds.ac.uk
or ext 34037
Getting
the knowledge
The
University is setting up a knowledge economy (KE) campus
at Thorpe Park Leeds, to further the development of third
arm projects. Staff are invited to introductory events,
including a tour of the site and presentations on plans
for the park and the KE campus. The project team are looking
for departments to run events at the park, such as technology
briefings, conferences or launches.
The
events take place on February 27 (8.30-10.30am); March
1, 6 and 12 (12-2pm); and March 4 and 14 (4-6pm). For
further information, contact Catherine Davis on ext 34924
or email c.j.davis@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Northern
dancers
Twenty-two
third year dancers from Bretton Hall are touring the north
of England with their final-year group performances.
The
show includes: Trip-switch, choreographed by former Bretton
student Kevin Finnan, now of the Motionhouse Dance Theatre;
and barr bodies, choreographed by the V-TOL Dance Company's
Lisa Spackman. The tour has been put together by students,
from the set and lighting design, to stage and tour management.
The
show is at Wakefield's Powerhouse 1 theatre on February
21, 22 and 23 (tickets 01924 832069) and at the Workshop
theatre on February 26 (01924 832203), where entry is
free. The tour also goes to Liverpool, Oldham and other
venues in Leeds.
Memorial
service
There
will be a memorial service for Emeritus Professor Allin
Goldsworthy of the school of mathematics on Thursday 14
March at 13.00, at Emmanuel Church. Light refreshments
will follow the service. For further details, contact
Georgina Eckles on ext 35101.
Classical
fundraising
Leeds
University symphony orchestra will perform Holst's The
Planets at Leeds town hall, to raise money for the newly
formed Cancer Research UK.
The
group of 80 students is conducted by fourth year Michael
Young. The town hall performance will also include Walton's
Imperial Overture and Grieg's Piano Concerto.
Tickets
for the concert at 7.30pm on Friday 15 March are available
from the town hall box office (0113 224 3801) and, in
the week before the concert, from the Student Union. For
more information contact Pauline Trusselle, email mus0pht@leeds.ac.uk
The
Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, which has many staff and student
members is performing Mendelssohn's Symphony No.2 (Hymn
of Praise) and Puccini's Messa di Gloria on March 2, at
7.30 pm also in the town hall. Tickets £7.50 on 0113 224
3801/2.
Helping
the heart
If
you have a flair for public speaking, and want to help
a local heart charity, the National Heart Research Fund
needs people to talk to schools and other groups about
how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Full training will be
given. If you are interested, contact Hector or Richard
on 0113 297 6204 or email lifestyle@heartresearch.org.uk
Banking
while you work
If
you never find time to get to the bank, you might be interested
in a service offered by Yorkshire Bank. Bank personnel
will come and see University staff on or off campus during
working hours, to review and manage your current accounts,
loans and other finances and give you a free financial
healthcheck. The agreement with the University also includes
preferential rates on some of the bank's products. To
make an appointment, call 0113 274 530.
