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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · 14d

Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking alongside @michelle-phillips.bsky.social, @rosielperkins.bsky.social & Ming Hsu at The Royal Institution @rigb.org for the ABRSM symposium incl. sharing research from @paths-research.bsky.social & @ucl-sbb.bsky.social.

Thank you to all involved!

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Dr Michelle Phillips @michelle-phillips.bsky.social · 15d

Bucket list moment! 🪣 🤩

Tonight I presented at The Royal Institution in London! I was hosting a panel for an ABRSM Music, Health and Wellbeing symposium - what an honour to be asked! I’m buzzing!

Now returning to Manchester to continue week 1 of our new @rncmlive.bsky.social academic year!

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Jul 31

Do you work in the field of participatory arts and dementia in the UK? Interested in supporting new research seeking to improve evaluation processes? Complete our survey to help us with understanding this landscape further tinyurl.com/IMAGINED-sur...

IMAGINED Survey

Survey for UK-based organisations and individuals delivering participatory arts & dementia work.

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Jul 4

Today we celebrated one year of our PATHS Research Group with a special visit from Norma Daykin! Thank you so much to everyone who came to celebrate with us and engaged in rich discussions and critical reflections. Learn more about our work here: www.pathsresearchgroup.org

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Jun 24

Join Geraldine Montgomerie and Lucy Campbell, a cultural producer in the North of England, tomorrow Weds 25th June, 4-5pm, to explore relationship to expertise: how have we gained it? And how do we use it? All welcome. www.pathsresearchgroup.org/artsplayhealth

Arts Play Health

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · May 27

Excited to be presenting with Prof Norma Daykin, @olivia-turner.bsky.social and others on Friday 4th July. Join us in person in Edinburgh to celebrate our research group @paths-research.bsky.social and to talk about the intersections between arts, health, and sociology. All welcome.

PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · May 27

Interested in sociology, arts & health? Based in Edinburgh? Join Prof Norma Daykin (‪@uwebristolofficial.bsky.social‬) & scholars from the Uni of Edinburgh (incl. @kateywarran.bsky.social & @olivia-turner.bsky.social) & @rcsofficial.bsky.social on Fri 4th July www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paths-rese...

PATHS Research Group: A celebration

Join us with Prof Norma Daykin to celebrate one year of the PATHS Research Group (School of Health in Social Science, Uni of Edinburgh)

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Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social · May 23

Congratulations to our class of 2025 🎓

We wrapped up this week's #AHRI25 with poetry, creative reflections, and pitches to learn all about the delegates' #ArtsInHealth research projects!

Thank you to all who travelled to join us at Britten Pears Arts 🌍

A group imagine of nearly 49 delegates on the Arts Health Research Intensive 2025. Behind the smiling group of delegates are black sculptures, reeds and a blue sky with some clouds.

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Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social · May 14

ICYMI our latest newsletter landed yesterday and it is not an exaggeration to say it was packed!

If you're interested in #ArtsAndHealth or #SocialPrescribing then take a look for:
✅ An exciting announcement
✅ Our latest research
✅ Upcoming events

Read and subscribe: mailchi.mp/ucl/sbb-may25

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · May 14

New blog! What is the role of theory in arts and health? We were delighted to be joined by Palani Te (University of Florida) last month for a discussion on the significance of theory in arts and health research. Read the blog to learn more www.pathsresearchgroup.org/post/explori...

Exploring the purpose and significance of theory in arts and health

Blog post written by Palani Te, University of FloridaResearchers from our group have been meeting monthly to discuss key topics that cut across public health, arts, theory, and sociology. For April 20...

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · May 1

Few photos from the amazing Arts Festivals Summit @european-festivals.bsky.social where I had the opportunity to meet festival organisers from around the world! Thanks to Rarița Zbranca & Ana Benavides Otero for inviting me to present research from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social & @ucl-sbb.bsky.social

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Apr 30

Happening today! Join us for an online discussion 4-5pm BST exploring evaluation in arts & dementia. Facilitated by @olivia-turner.bsky.social, we'll be we asking how we can optimise evaluation processes to better understand the meaning of arts' experiences www.pathsresearchgroup.org/artsplayhealth

Arts Play Health

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Apr 28

Exciting new publication out as part of our WE-EngAGE collaboration with @ucl-sbb.bsky.social! Our findings underscore the potential of cultural engagement to enhance multiple well-being domains for older adults academic.oup.com/psychsocgero...

Longitudinal associations between cultural engagement and mental and social well-being: A fixed-effects analysis of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

AbstractObjectives. Cultural engagement (e.g., going to museums, the theatre, and concerts) has been evidenced to support older adults' well-being. However

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thanks to @britsoci.bsky.social for an inspiring conference at @uniofmanchester.bsky.social! Great to present a poster with Prof Norma Daykin, sharing insights from our upcoming book chapter, as well as network and learn from sociologists around the globe #britsoc26

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Mar 27

What is the impact of embedding arts interventions in clinical care? Join Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland on Thursday 17th April 3-4pm GMT for a webinar with the SHAPER study team (Scaling-up Health Arts Programmes: Implementation & Effectiveness Research) www.eventbrite.com/e/results-fr...

Results from the SHAPER Study

What is the impact of embedding arts interventions in mainstream clinical care?

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Mar 25

Reminder of our chat on Creativity for Creativity's Sake! Tomorrow, 26 Mar, we're joined by Ryan & Lia from the Citadel Youth Centre to explore why it's important to create space to engage in creativity without the pressure of external outcomes. All welcome. www.pathsresearchgroup.org/artsplayhealth

Arts Play Health

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Olivia Turner @olivia-turner.bsky.social · Mar 13

Interesting read by @kateywarran.bsky.social on deconstructing hierarchies of knowledge and critically exploring these issues in the context of #artsandhealth!

#coproduction #arts #critique
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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Mar 10

Why discuss hierarchies of #knowledge? Read our blog about a recent event where we discussed the rise of scientific authority and the relevance of this to the field of #artsandhealth www.pathsresearchgroup.org/post/why-dis...

Why discuss hierarchies of knowledge in arts and health?

Blog post written by Dr Katey Warran On Tuesday 25th February 2025, 3-5pm, I facilitated a session for the Theory in Sociology Series led by CRITIQUE (Centre for Ethics and Critical Thought) in the Sc...

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Mar 18

Why is it important to create space to engage in creativity without the pressure of external outcomes? Join Ryan McKay and Lia Economou from the Citadel Youth Centre on Weds 26th March, 2-3pm GMT, to discuss! All welcome www.pathsresearchgroup.org/artsplayhealth

Arts Play Health

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Mar 7

Great to see you @edinburghmentalhealth.org! I'm a researcher at UoE interested in the #arts and mental health. Hope we can continue to connect

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Feb 27

Hope to catch up again another time. Thanks for coming along!

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Feb 26

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our Arts Play Health Community chat about arts-based methods! We covered a lot of ground from the arts as a 'counter narrative' to the potential of the arts to foster inclusive spaces. Here's a word cloud summarising key themes.

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Feb 25

Completely understand, Emily. Hope you're keeping well and hope we can catch up some time soon

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Feb 24

What potential do arts-based methods have to deepen research into our health and wellbeing? And what are the opportunities and challenges? Join us this Weds 26th Feb 4-5pm for a seminar-style 'chat' to critically discuss arts-based methods. All welcome
www.pathsresearchgroup.org/artsplayhealth

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Jan 23

Celebrating the evaluation of Healing Arts Scotland!

We are delighted to have been collaborating with the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, NYU Steinhardt, Scottish Ballet & others on the evaluation of Healing Arts Scotland (HAS). Read our blog to find out more: www.pathsresearchgroup.org/post/celebra...

Celebrating the evaluation of Healing Arts Scotland

Blog post written by Dr Katey WarranWe are delighted to have been collaborating with the Jameel Arts & Health Lab and NYU Steinhardt for the last year on the evaluation of Healing Arts Scotland (HAS)....

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Olivia Turner @olivia-turner.bsky.social · Jan 29

Read our latest blog post exploring medical humanities and arts & health

PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Nov 22

What are the points of connection and disconnection between critical medical humanities and arts & health?

Read our blog advocating for increased dialogue between those working across these interconnected fields

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What are the points of connection and disconnection between critical medical humanities and arts & health?

Blog post written by Katey Warran, Olivia Turner, and Emily DavisOver the last 3 months, we’ve been exploring the topic of connection and disconnection between critical medical humanities and arts & health. Dr Olivia Turner recently joined PATHS research group as Deputy, and she is an artist and researcher with a background in medical humanities. This has prompted many discussions in our team about the potential tensions, opportunities for shared learning, areas of overlap, and theoretical compl

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Katey Warran @kateywarran.bsky.social · Feb 11

Thank you so much to all participants, faculty, staff and artists for making the Arts in Health Research Primer such an incredible experience. It was such a joy to teach on this course developed by UF & UCL and to visit Gainesville! Hope to see some of you again at our upcoming Research Intensive 😍

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