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Profile summary
Heidi Morstang’s practice encompasses moving image, photography and experimental documentary; she is interested in developing visual methods when working on interdisciplinary projects that concern environmental change. She uses images to explore and offer insight into complex and often subtle tensions and conflicts that characterize places, however beautiful our environment might appear.
She has exhibited her photographic work and screened her films internationally since 1995. Her work is represented in several private and public collections.
She is Associate Professor in Photography at University of Plymouth, where she leads the research network
The International Environmental Arts Research Network [previously known as Arts Research: Land/Water and the Visual Arts]
Associate Professor in Photography
Leads The International Environmental Arts Research Network [previously known as Arts Research: Land/Water and the Visual Arts]
2nd Year co-ordinator BA (Hons) Photography
Dissertation supervisor
PhD Director of Studies and Supervisor
PhD Examiner
Personal tutor
Module leader: PHO 501 [Mediations], PHO 518 [Common Challenge - Collaborative Practice]
She has exhibited her photographic work and screened her films internationally since 1995. Her work is represented in several private and public collections.
She is Associate Professor in Photography at University of Plymouth, where she leads the research network
The International Environmental Arts Research Network [previously known as Arts Research: Land/Water and the Visual Arts]
Associate Professor in Photography
Leads The International Environmental Arts Research Network [previously known as Arts Research: Land/Water and the Visual Arts]
2nd Year co-ordinator BA (Hons) Photography
Dissertation supervisor
PhD Director of Studies and Supervisor
PhD Examiner
Personal tutor
Module leader: PHO 501 [Mediations], PHO 518 [Common Challenge - Collaborative Practice]
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of the Society of Fine Art Photographers, Norway (FFF) Member of British Beekeeping Association (BBKA)
Roles on external bodies
2021 -2025: External Examiner. MRes Art & Design, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK 2020: External Opponent, MFA Photography Examination, HDK / Valand, University of Gothenburg, Sweden 2016 - 2020: Chief External Examiner, School of Media, University of Brighton, UK 2018 - 2021: External Examiner, BA and MA Documentary Photography, Volda University College, Norway 2014 - 18: External Examiner, BA (hons) Photography, University of Wales Trinity Saint David [Hereford campus], UK
Supervised research degrees
Completion of PhDs 2023: Dr Mary Pearson (PhD) Title of Thesis: 'Echoes of Time: an exploration of photography, land and memories' Supervisory team: Heidi Morstang (Director of Studies), Liz Wells (2nd Supervisor) 2020: Dr Laura Hopes (PhD) Title of Thesis: 'Being Vulnerable - Distances of the Sublime Anthropocene' Supervisory team: Geoff Cox (Director of Studies), Thomas Baugh (2nd Supervisor), Heidi Morstang (3rd Supervisor)
Teaching interests
Photography. Moving image. Experimental Documentary Film Practice. Documentary Photography. Interdisciplinary collaborations. Environmental Sustainability. Environmental Change.
Pedagogic grants
2015-16
PedRio funded grant for developing collaborative / interdisciplinary teaching and learning model for arts / science students (‘The Sea and Me’ – collaboration between BA (Hons) Photography students and BA (Hons) Marine Conservation students)
Erasmus+ Mobility Grant
2019 Teaching / research at HDK/Valand, Gothenburg University, Sweden
2016 Teaching / research at HDK/Valand, Gothenburg University, Sweden
2015 Teaching / research at Sorbonne University, Paris, France
Pedagogic grants
2015-16
PedRio funded grant for developing collaborative / interdisciplinary teaching and learning model for arts / science students (‘The Sea and Me’ – collaboration between BA (Hons) Photography students and BA (Hons) Marine Conservation students)
Erasmus+ Mobility Grant
2019 Teaching / research at HDK/Valand, Gothenburg University, Sweden
2016 Teaching / research at HDK/Valand, Gothenburg University, Sweden
2015 Teaching / research at Sorbonne University, Paris, France
Additional information
Represented by Galeria Ana Vilaseco, Spain.Represented by photographic agency Millennium Images, London.
Selected works shown at The Royal Norwegian Embassy, London.
Founder of Plymouth University Beekeeping Association.
Selected works shown at The Royal Norwegian Embassy, London.
Founder of Plymouth University Beekeeping Association.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Academic qualifications
25 Design, and creative and performing arts, Doctorate, Intuitive Interventions: Constructing Documentary Cinematic Narratives, University of Plymouth
15 Jul 2018 → 15 Jul 2021
Award Date: 15 Jul 2021
22 Education and teaching, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), Postgraduate Certificate: Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Plymouth
15 Sept 2008 → 15 Sept 2009
Award Date: 15 Sept 2009
25 Design, and creative and performing arts, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), MA Documentary Photography with Distinction, University of Wales College Newport
15 Sept 1999 → 10 Sept 2001
Award Date: 10 Sept 2001
25 Design, and creative and performing arts, First Degree, BA (hons) Documentary Photography, First Class Degree, University of Wales College Newport
15 Sept 1996 → 15 Sept 1999
Award Date: 15 Sept 1999
20 Historical, philosophical and religious studies, First Degree, Art History (Foundation), University of Oslo
15 Aug 1994 → 20 Jun 1995
Award Date: 20 Jun 1995
20 Historical, philosophical and religious studies, Other undergraduate qualification (e.g. Foundation Degree, Diploma of Higher Education, Level 4/5 NVQ), Examen Philosophicum, University of Oslo
20 Aug 1991 → 20 Dec 1991
Award Date: 20 Dec 1991
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Morstang, H., Donovan, P. (Other), Parmesan, C. (Other), Säfström, P. (Other), Singer, M. (Other) & Whyte, C. (Other), 10 Feb 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Digital Object
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FIELD OBSERVATIONS.
Morstang, H., Punt, M., Parmesan, C., Wells, L. & Baetens, J., 10 Feb 2023, 1st ed. Plymouth, UK: University of Plymouth. 96 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Heidi Morstang - Field Observations
Morstang, H., 10 Feb 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
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Theses
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Intuitive Interventions: Constructing Documentary Cinematic Narratives
Morstang, H. (Author), Punt, M. (Other Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: PhD
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