RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - CENTRE FOR RESEARCH INTO INNOVATION,
CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (CRICT)

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

CRICT aims to research into the social and cultural dimensions
of science and technology in all its aspects, with particular
reference to information and communication technologies and
environmental issues. CRICT research focuses on a variety of
substantive areas - notably ways in which new technologies are
created, diffused and used. All CRICT projects share an analytic
scepticism: a commitment to question taken for granted
assumptions, particularly as these relate to "technical" matters.
The analytic scepticism which informs CRICT research is captured
in the description of our approach as ethnographic: the
combination of theoretical questioning and detailed empirical
study. Under this broad rubric, CRICT research deploys a variety
of techniques and draws upon expertise and backgrounds in
disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, computer science and
history. 

CRICT has an established PhD Programme, incorporating both taught
courses and advanced research training. The Centre has ESRC
Research Training Recognition (Grade A) for the receipt of both
full and part-time studentships.

For further details and applications forms please contact The
Director of the PhD Programme. CRICT, Brunel - University of West
London, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH. Tel: 01895 203119. Fax:01895
203155. Email: w.c.mangabeira@brunel.ac.uk