Placement Event (online) – 14th June 2023

14th June 2023 1-2:30pm, Zoom

The event will be an opportunity for LAHP students to find out all the latest information about the placement scheme, as well as hear about fellow students’ and supervisor’s experiences. We will also have presentations from our current partners who are offering specific placement opportunities, followed by a networking session where you will be able to speak to the representatives from a variety placement hosts.

Programme details:

13:00 Talks 

13:00 Prof. Johanna Malt, LAHP Director – Welcome & Introduction 

13:05 Dr Marquard Smith, LAHP Deputy Director (Collaborations & Partnerships) – Placements Scheme presentation 

13:20 Placement Case Study 1 – The National Archives: Rhys Sparey – LAHP student (KCL); Elizabeth Haines – Collections Expertise and Engagement (The National Archives) 

13:30 Placement Case Study 2 – Bishopsgate Institute: Sohaila Baluch – LAHP student (RCA); Prof. Rachel Garfield – Academic Supervisor (RCA); Dr Michelle Johansen – Interpretation Manager (Bishopsgate Institute) 

13:45 Presentations from placement hosts offering specific opportunities 

13:45 Dr Elaine Tierney – Senior Tutor, History of Design, V&A Research Institute 

13:50 Julia King – Rare Books Librarian, Lambeth Palace Library 

13:55 Alexandra Kanovsky – Portfolio Manager-Media, Communications, and Cultural Studies, Routledge, Taylor & Francis 

14:00 Networking session with non-HEI Partners’ representatives in breakout rooms 

(Attendees will be able to select to join a breakout room of their choice, and can switch between rooms throughout the session) 

  • Rachel Smillie – Head of Academic Partnerships, The National Archives 
  • Michelle Johansen – Interpretation Manager (Bishopsgate Institute) 
  • Elaine Tierney – Senior Tutor, History of Design, V&A Research Institute 
  • Julia King – Rare Books Librarian, Lambeth Palace Library 
  • Alexandra Kanovsky – Portfolio Manager-Media, Communications, and Cultural Studies, Routledge, Taylor & Francis 

14:20 Questions and closing remarks (led by Marq Smith) 

14:30 Event ends 

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