Dr Tanis Grandison

Biography	Tanis Grandison is a lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment. Her research explores how digital media and HCI can complement heritage and creative placemaking to unpack geographies of meaning. Central to her research is the use of psychogeography and tangible computing to elicit and share stories. Her PhD focused on using digital media tools to support creative placemaking practices with children. She was also a researcher on Let's Play Wester Hails. This project explored place-based meanings through computer game creation. Tanis' current research examines how technology can support interactions with religious and spiritual practices.

Biography

Tanis Grandison is a lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment. Her research explores how digital media and HCI can complement heritage and creative placemaking to unpack geographies of meaning. Central to her research is the use of psychogeography and tangible computing to elicit and share stories.
Her PhD focused on using digital media tools to support creative placemaking practices with children. She was also a researcher on Let's Play Wester Hails. This project explored place-based meanings through computer game creation.
Tanis' current research examines how technology can support interactions with religious and spiritual practices.