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Broadly, our societal response towards sleep and rest is one of downgrading and devaluation. In our current capitalist society, sleep and rest are conceptualised as a time of passivity and inaction, and thus, as a period in which we are not producing or accomplishing. We tend to be jealous of those who can go about their days with fewer hours of sleep than ours, or praise those who can maximise their schedules, crammed with an endless series of activities and tasks. However, lack of sleep and rest time can lead to poorer health, both physical and mental. A good night of sleep can be one of our most restorative activities, and despite this fact, it tends to be neglected. Similarly, sleep and resting states allow for the occurrence of experiences that, if carefully attended, can provide us with a tool for self-exploration, such as dreaming and daydreaming.
The workshop intends to explore how these and related issues to our relationship to sleep and rest can be approached from the methods and perspectives of different disciplines within the arts and humanities. To that end, the workshop will consist of short presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions for active participation. The workshop will be hosted both in-person and online.
Speakers and facilitators:
Dr Adriana Alcaraz-Sánchez (Philosophy, University of Edinburgh)
Dr Marco Bernini (Literary Studies, Durham University)
Prof Felicity Callard (Geography, University of Glasgow)
Dr Robert Cowan (Philosophy, University of Glasgow)
Dr Oli Hazzard (English, University of St Andrews)
Dr Sophie Jones (English, University of Strathclyde)
Dr Kevin Leomo (Music, University of Glasgow)
Dr Elizabeth Reeder (Creative Writing, University of Glasgow)
Dr Maria Sledmere (English & Creative Writing, University of Strathclyde)
This event is organised by Adriana Alcaraz-Sánchez (Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy, IASH, University of Edinburgh), Maria Sledmere (Artist and Lecturer in English & Creative Writing, University of Strathclyde) and Kevin Leomo (Artist and Community and Engagement Manager, University of Glasgow).
The event is supported by the Susan Manning Workshop Fund from the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) and is jointly hosted by IASH and Project Somnolence[https://projectsomnolence.com/about]
Note to online participants: All sessions will be streamed, and online participants will be able to ask questions. However, note that due to the engaging nature of some of the sessions (i.e. creative session), we will not be able to provide tailored support or feedback to online participants. The sessions (including the talks) will not be recorded.
Note to in-person participants: Unfortunately, we are unable to cover travel and/or accommodation expenses for participants. Catering (including lunch and refreshments) will be provided to all.
Contact: For any questions or enquiries regarding the event, please get in touch with the lead organiser Adriana at Adriana.alcaraz.sa@gmail.com
Cover picture: https://unsplash.com/es/fotos/una-cama-se-deshace-cerca-de-una-ventana-mbvHui7I5KQ [Digital alteration by Adriana Alcaraz Sánchez]