Transtechnology Research supports both full-time and part-time PhD research undertaken on site in the Faculty of Technology at the University of Plymouth. Led from a historical and theoretical perspective its key concern is the understanding of science and technology as a manifestation of a range of human desires and cultural imperatives. In particular topics currently being researched concern the spiritual aspects of nineteenth century and digital technology, early cinema and the technological imaginary, anoetic technology, the interpretation of science and technology in popular culture, and the historiography of technology.

Current PhD research includes AHRC and EPSRC funded inquiries into the relationship between technology and cognition in the context of art and design.

Transtechnology Research is currently developing a major research project dealing with the philosophical aspects of science and technology and the history of popular arts.

Transtechnology Research benefits from the presence on site of the Leonardo Reviews editorial office.

For further information prospective candidates are advise to contact Professor Michael Punt in the first instance. (Michael.Punt@plymouth.ac.uk)

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