Research Groups
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Each class is automatically enrolled in a cluster. These groups work as support groups and meet monthly for exchange and information sharing about the milestones and processes as you navigate your first year in the program. Sometimes, they evolve into mutual accountability sessions and study groups and provide opportunities to present material for feedback and rehearse. Each group is different. We have international groups still meeting online monthly for a decade or more, additionally rotating hosting the group in their city or participating elsewhere in residencies, panels, activism, publications, exhibitions, etc., annually.
These Research Cluster sessions can be in any format (i.e., presenting research, virtual studio visits, critiques, deep reading sessions, discussion with guests, etc) - whatever furthers your research. Designating a moderator and note-taker is encouraged. These groups are PgR-led to foster sustainable research practices, and groups extend well beyond your PgR tenure.
Additionally, we hope these groups will spawn new initiatives, i.e., panels, exhibitions, reading or writing groups, writing retreats, online publications, screenings, discussion groups, listening sessions, rehearsal sessions, etc. Investing in your research group will lead to long-term support to sustain you in your praxis long after your tenure in the programme. You will have a shared history with a group of researchers who can provide unique insights and connections as you continue to exhibit, perform, produce, and publish together and apart.
You can start your own Research Cluster or send an email of interest to the leader of an existingCluster group. Here are past Research Clusters to give you an idea. You may join as many groups as you like, space permitting.
Please notify news@tt-edu.eu a week prior to the next Digest with the title, meeting time and description. We will post your groups next meeting and invite new members.
To give you an idea, please see TTI 3.0 research clusters below.