University of Lincoln RIF Studentships 2014
PROJECT DETAILS
Project Title
The integration of additive manufacturing into art / design / contemporary jewellery
and the broadening of cross-disciplinary dialogue
Project Reference
RIF2014S-10
Project Summary
This research is based on the hypothesis that a dialogue between arts and sciences
is essential for progress in the twenty first century. Previous research by the
University of Lincoln has identified how rare but mutually beneficial is the
conversation across cultures and that contemporary jewellery is an ideal carrier of
complex research information. This project strengthens the University of Lincoln’s
position in this global discourse.
Additive manufacturing is still under-used in art and design despite the wide and
economically viable scope for printing in external bureaux. It is a process driven by
engineering and the knowledge behind it is often difficult to access by artists. There
is substantial scope for new and applied materials research for contemporary
jewellery practice that might also yield new information for science and engineering.
This study will explore the unusual notion that designs do not have to be complex to
prove a need to be manufactured this way. It will investigate the use of new as well
as existing materials currently being researched in engineering that might be relevant
to makers whilst being sensitive to issues of environmental importance. This
reflective practice will take place across the Schools of Art and Design and of
Engineering with the support of the recently formed Lincoln Technology Hub in the
School of Art and Design.
This research aims to:
 Strengthen the discourse between art and science as a twenty first century
imperative.
 Explore the potential of materials for additive manufacturing and its
integration into the art (jewellery) studio.
 Define and understand associated engineering and scientific phenomena
arising from additive manufacturing applications for dissemination to mixed
audiences.
 Bring together creativity and technology - increasing the likelihood of
innovation success.
Research questions:
 How can additive manufacturing be integrated into the jewellery studio?
 Can different materials be used together in the process?
 How can jewellery contribute to the global discourse between disciplines?
 What does the study offer science and engineering and does the project
affect the different disciplines?
Supervisory Team
1. Dr Sarah O'Hana - Programme Leader, Senior Lecturer, Lincoln School of Art and
Design. http://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/sohana
2. Dr David Waugh, Senior Lecturer, Lincoln School of Engineering.
http://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/dwaugh
3. Dr Colin Dowding, Senior Lecturer, Lincoln School of Engineering.
http://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/cdowding
4. Dr Jonathan Griffiths, Lecturer, Lincoln School of Engineering.
http://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/jgriffiths
Eligibility
All Candidates must satisfy the College’s minimum doctoral entry criteria for
studentships of a Masters degree or equivalent. A minimum IELTS (Academic) score
of 7 (or equivalent) is essential for candidates for whom English is not their first
language. Funded Studentships are open to both UK/EU students unless otherwise
specified.
How to Apply
Please send a covering letter outlining your interest and proposed approach (up to 1
page A4) with an accompanying CV (including names of 2 academic referees) to
lengland@post01.lincoln.ac.uk by close of day on 18th April 2014. Candidates will be
notified w/c 5th May of the outcome of the process and if invited to interview, these
are anticipated to take place w/c 26h May.