Meghann Catherine Ward

Meghann Catherine Ward
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About Meghann Catherine Ward

MICRO-BIO

  • I am an Interdisciplinary Health Researcher specialising in dementia, currently working as a Research Fellow at the University of Cumbria.

EXPERIENCE

  • University of Cumbria
    • Research Fellow
    • Health and Society Knowledge Exchange (HASKE)
    • Lancaster Campus
    • February 2023 to Present
  • University of Cumbria
    • Research Fellow
    • Health and Society Knowledge Exchange (HASKE)
    • Lancaster Campus
    • March 2022 to Present
  • Lancaster University
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
    • School of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Technology
    • September 2017 to December 2017

EDUCATION

  • Lancaster University
    • MRes. in Health and Wellbeing, Pass with Merit
    • September 2016 to September 2017

    An introductory Master's degree as part of a 1+3 year PhD programme in collaboration with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Lancaster University. The Master of Research in Health and Wellbeing included modules in theory and debate, qualitative research methods, data analysis, questionnaire and survey design, research design choices and research ethics. The dissertation entailed an extended proposal of the research project planned for the PhD.

  • Queen's University Belfast
    • MA Anthropology, Pass with Distinction
    • September 2015 to September 2016

    Modules covered include: Advanced Anthropological Perspectives Advanced Anthropological Methods Ethnography and Evolution The Anthropology of Music New Frontiers: Bodies of Evidence Dissertation Dissertation Title: 'Uncovering the Past, Awakening the Senses: Memory, Materiality and Dysplacement in the Older Adult Community of Omagh, County Tyrone' Experienced a multidisciplinary module entitled 'Making Knowledge Work' which included taking workshops with other Arts and Humanities subjects and completing an essay assignment. Participated in two music workshops during the Autumn semester, which included performing at the Ethnomusicology Winter recital. The workshops were in Greek traditional music and Nigerian Gospel Choir music. I also audited a 'Human-Animal Relations' third year undergraduate module during the MA course.

  • Queen's University Belfast
    • BSc Psychology, First Class Honours
    • September 2012 to July 2015

    Over the three year degree, modules included: Ageing (Mind, Brain and Behaviour) Animal Behaviour Cognitive Psychology Conceptual Issues and Employability Developmental Psychology Perception Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology Psychology of Movement Performance Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination Social Psychology Thinking Critically about Popular Psychology Research Thesis entitled 'Music Through the Ages: The Effects of Varying Emotional Valence and Arousal within Musical Stimuli on Time Perception in Younger and Older Adults'. It involved the experimental study of socioemotional selectivity theory and positivity bias between older and younger adults in relation to music perception, attention and preference.

DISCIPLINES

  • Psychology, General

  • Cultural Anthropology

  • Social Sciences, General

Interests

  • Landscapes

  • Soundscapes

  • Creative Engagement

  • Creativity

  • Music

  • Ageing

  • Dementia

  • Displacement And 'dys'placement

  • Agency

  • Materiality

  • Environment

  • Human Animal Interactions

  • Emotions

  • Affect

  • Indigenous Rights

  • Human Practices

  • Social And Cultural Anthropology

  • Multisensory

  • Health And Wellbeing

  • Sensation

  • More Than Human

  • Space And Place

  • Therapeutic Landscapes

Languages

  • English

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