Design HOPES

Description

The event examined the impact of arts and humanities research initiatives on a range of sustainability issues – including sustainability in healthcare, heritage and conservation – and explore how the relationship between research, sustainability, and policy can be further developed in the future.

Chaired by Professor Sarah Skerratt, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the event included presentations from the researchers behind these innovative initiatives, followed by a drinks reception where researchers, funders, policymakers and cultural organisations can meet and discuss future projects and priorities

Speakers:

Design HOPES | Led by Co-Directors Prof Mel Woods and Prof Paul Rodgers at the Universities of Dundee and Strathclyde, this project is improving sustainability in healthcare through design-led thinking and making. The project is developing a range of innovative methods, products, services, and policies that will support urgent Net Zero goals for a sustainable health and social care system.

Centre for Robert Burns Studies (CRBS) | CRBS is the world’s leading centre for the study of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns (1759-96), his contexts and associated literatures. Since its foundation in 2007, the Centre has established itself as a cross-disciplinary area of research excellence which has attracted major financial and intellectual investment.

Engine Shed | Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre is embedding creativity, digital innovation, and sustainability across Historic Environment Scotland’s research activity.

This event was organised by the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance, the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the School of Advanced Study at the University of London.

Period	7 Mar 2024
Event title	Creativity, Sustainability and the Arts and Humanities
Event type	Other
Location	Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National