Our research
Our projects investigate the aesthetic, spiritual and emotional experiences of the arts as well as cognition and sociology of creativity.
Creative practice is examined as a joint endeavour enacted in physical and virtual spaces.
Special attention is given to the ways creative behaviours support human flourishing in ways that are inclusive and sustainable, the roles of technology and AI, and intersectionality between creative arts and people with different backgrounds and protected characteristics.
Our research themes
Aesthetics, cognition, emotion
Investigating the underpinning processes of engagement with and enjoyment of music and art.
Aesthetics, cognition, emotion
Creative action and interaction
Investigating social and cognitive aspects of creative behaviours.
Creative action and interaction
Supporting health and wellbeing
Optimising ways in which the arts can be used to enhance human flourishing.
Supporting health and wellbeing
Technologies and AI
Developing technologies to support arts employment and advance research methods.
Intersectionality, inclusion and sustainability
Critically examining research limitations and intersectionality, whilst increasing inclusion and decreasing carbon footprint