KCUR 2022 Prize Winners
CREATIVE PRESENTATIONS
The Impact | Abasiama Samuel Asuquo ( Media , Communication and Creative Practice )
As a documentary filmmaking Intern with the Young Men ’ s Christian Association ( YMCA ), I was tasked with developing a documentary exploring the impact of COVID 19 on the YMCA community in Crewe . After reflecting on my modules and meetings with both the YMCA team and my lecturers , I started the project with an idea of the challenges I was to expect . I was able to develop strategies to overcome them , making the YMCA residents comfortable enough to share their stories and struggles during the pandemic . It was an important piece because it gave the residents a voice , allowing them to reflect more on the impact of the pandemic and how they were able to cope during this time . Based on their feedback , it has also become a high-quality reference for marketing , motivation , and showcasing its residents and staff , and informed change .
Amyloidosis : Ever heard of it ? What is it ? | Pherrine Charles ( Biomedical Science ) and Oluwafunmilayo ( Fefe ) Aina ( Biomedical Science )
Amyloidosis is a rare disease , so why do we need to know about it ? Many people struggle to say the disease ' s name and do not know it exists , including physicians . The lack of awareness around amyloidosis leaves patients without proper guidance on how to identify and manage symptoms , meaning they might not seek the appropriate medical support . Moreover , it is estimated that 500-1000 people are diagnosed with amyloidosis every year and these figures continue to increase with great concern , further emphasising the need for more awareness of the disease .
I aim to raise awareness of the disease using a series of two pictures , which demonstrate how the disease is affecting the person in real time . I selected this creative format to appeal to the general public and raise awareness of the disease among a non-specialist audience , especially younger demographics . The two animated pictures show the common symptoms of amyloidosis and how to protect yourself . This research is timely , as amyloidosis diagnoses are rising yet awareness remains limited . The animated pictures aim to address these issues by encouraging people to get tested and learn the symptoms so that they can
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KCUR 2022 Prize Winners
We were incredibly impressed by all the presentations , lightning talks , posters , and creative contributions that were presented at KCUR 2022 . Together , the presenters represented the incredible talent of undergraduate researchers across Keele and sparked lively discussions by sharing their research with a cross-disciplinary audience . Special mention goes to the six award winners :
Rachel Green Prize for Creative Presentation :
Abasiama Samuel Asuquo ( Media , Communication and Creative Practice , Third Year Student ), ‘ The Impact ’.
Abasiama took an innovative approach to communicating their research , demonstrating the power of the documentary form to raise awareness of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on YMCA residents and staff .
Prize for Best Visual Poster :
Caitlin Hose ( Psychology , Second Year Student ), ‘ Understanding the Needs of Independent Artists in the Stoke and Staffordshire Area ’.
Caitlin excelled in visually communicating an important topic on the issues faced by independent artists within the local music industry , providing insight and valuable education through their poster .
Prize for Most Impactful Poster :
Zara Hawkins ( International Business and International Relations , Third Year Student ), ‘ Events in a Changing World ’.
Zara impressed us with a thoroughly researched poster that inspired discussions about an important issue for the Keele community and beyond regarding ‘ the economic impact of COVID-19 on the UK events industry , focusing on the suitability of hybrid and purely digital events ’.