The Centre for Research in Memory, Narrative and Histories in conjunction with the Centre for Life History and Life Writing Research (CLHLWR – University of Sussex) held a mini-conference on the afternoon of Friday, 25 May 2012.

The conference title is Working with Narrative, Memory and Life History: A Postgraduate and Graduate Afternoon for Sharing Projects, Skills and Job Experiences and the theme considers what to do with a postgraduate degree in life history, narrative or memory studies.

Graduates from the University of Sussex MA in Life History Research and the University of Brighton’s MA in Cultural History, Memory and Identity offered mini-presentations on paid or voluntary work they have done since graduation. Presenters include project managers and workers, oral historians, archivists and a best selling author. The afternoon will allow for networking and also for hearing about projects by MA students currently studying at Brighton.

Conference programme for Working with Narrative, Memory and Life History

Conference abstracts for Working with Narrative, Memory and Life History