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Dr Heidi Morstang

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5403-9582

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    Associate Professor in Photography

    Leads the Land Water Research Group, and the International Environmental Arts Research Network. 

    Heidi Morstang’s research and art practice encompasses moving image, photography and experimental documentary; she is interested in developing visual methods when working on interdisciplinary projects that concern environmental change. Heidi uses images to explore and offer insight into complex and often subtle tensions and conflicts that characterise 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.

    PhD Director of Studies and Supervisor
    PhD Examiner 
    2nd Year co-ordinator BA (Hons) Photography
    Dissertation supervisor 
    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

    2024: Dr Christopher Cook (PhD) Title of Thesis: 'Life Still: A Sequence of Paintings Reimagining Dutch Golden Age Still Life'. Supervisory team: Prof. Anthony Caleshu (Director of Studies), Dr Heidi Morstang (2nd Supervisor)

    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 

    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.

    Academic qualifications

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Historical, philosophical and religious studies, First Degree, Art History (Foundation), University of Oslo

    15 Aug 1994 → 20 Jun 1995

    Award Date: 20 Jun 1995

    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

    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):

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
      SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
    4. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water
    5. SDG 15 - Life on Land
      SDG 15 Life on Land
    6. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
      SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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