Our research
Our projects investigate the aesthetic, spiritual and emotional experiences of the arts as well as cognition and sociology of creativity.
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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
Creative action and interaction
- Investigating social and cognitive aspects of creative behaviours
Supporting health and wellbeing
- Optimising ways in which the arts can be used to enhance human flourishing
- 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