A recent community focused impact to change perceptions and influence local council policies through rural community events is the Newtown Exhibition titled “Assembling Newtown: Moving with the Times” held in Newtown, Powys County (September 19th to 30th, 2017). I showcased a collection of maps based on place of birth and singapore rcs data migration using UK Data Service census collection and story maps showing Newtown’s and other rural town’s historical global engagements. NGOs, local government and policy makers and has had video, photo, local and social media coverage.
I am looking into engaging with the Whitechapel Gallery, London “The Rural Public Programme Series” for 2017 to 2019 through contributing exhibition content, infographics and story map displays in their activities.
I have proposed to host an ESRC Festival of Social Sciences interactive event here at Aberystwyth University in 2018, targeting schools, policy makers and businesses. Some thoughts on event content is creating an opportunity for the public to learn about story maps, how they can be use for public engagement. They will learn how to create one to tell stories about themselves and their communities.