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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 23d

🌍 How can we weave planetary health into public health research, policy and practice? Join us for a half-day seminar at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

🗓️ October 1st, 10am

Explore the power of green prescribing and community-led approaches to health and wellbeing!

Register: edin.ac/4mdx4BB

Join us for an inspiring seminar on green prescribing and planetary health.

The Binks Hub and REALITIES are excited to welcome attendees to a half-day event exploring alternative approaches to health and wellbeing. Focusing on green prescribing and planetary health, the first half of the seminar will open the floor to project teams to share their real-world insights into what’s working, where the gaps are, and how we can collectively move forward through community research and engagement.

In the second half, we will hear from invited organisations who are paving the way in integrating green prescribing in their communities; offering their valuable perspectives on how planetary health and local initiatives are linked.

Open to researchers, health practitioners, and community members, everyone is welcome to connect and learn.

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

We were delighted that researcher @olivia-turner.bsky.social was invited to speak at the Young Leaders For Arts and Health 2025 summit in London last month, held at the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Co-produced by youth-led and Commonwealth-affiliated organisations & Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship

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

Some photos of @kateywarran.bsky.social speaking at The Royal Institution @rigb.org alongside @michelle-phillips.bsky.social @rosielperkins.bsky.social & Ming Hsu for the ABRSM symposium

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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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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Jul 31

Are you a UK-based organisation or individual involved with participatory arts & dementia work? We are looking for people to complete an online survey to support us with mapping arts and dementia activities across the UK. Complete or share the survey: 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 15

Dr Bethany Whiteside and Dr Emily Davis attended the Dance Research Matters Festival at Coventry University. They presented a poster of our @ukri.org AHRC IMAGINED project, sharing insights on our co-produced methodology. See our poster below to find out more! @olivia-turner.bsky.social

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

Such an inspiring #ArtsPlayHealth chat this month! We were joined by @olivia-turner.bsky.social to explore meaningful evaluation in participatory arts and dementia. Thanks to all for your deep engagement with this topic. See our word cloud of key themes discussed below

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

Thanks to the #MusicAndDementiaCareNetwork @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social for inviting us to talk about our IMAGINED #ArtsAndDementia project #ECRED @paths-research.bsky.social with #MusicInHospitalsAndCare! ⭐️🎶

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

Thanks to all those who attended the Arts Play Health Community chat yesterday facilitated by the Citadel Centre! We covered so much in relation to the theme of creativity for creativity's sake & are grateful to Ryan & Lia for such a stimulating discussion. Here's a word cloud of key themes covered!

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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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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · Mar 7

Always an essential networking event for medical sociology academics and professionals – Call for papers by 2 May for the BSA Medical Sociology Annual Conference 2025, 10-12 September, Durham University tinyurl.com/mpk8y5yy

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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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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
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Arts Play Health

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Feb 11

Thank you so much for joining!

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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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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Jan 16

We look forward to seeing you there!

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Jan 15

Interested in the importance of conversation with people living with #dementia? The Arts Play Health Community are delighted to be joined by renowned author John Killick to discuss this topic on 29/01. All welcome. Includes poetry! pathsresearchgroup.org/artsplayhealth

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PATHS Research Group @paths-research.bsky.social · Jan 15

Based in #Edinburgh? Interested in discussing & deconstructing hierarchies of knowledge? This is an important topic in the field of arts & health as many researchers sit within health research frameworks. Join us on Tues 25 Feb 3-5pm www.pathsresearchgroup.org/post/collabo...

Collaborative event | Deconstructing hierarchies of knowledge: Are we at a gridlock?

We are delighted to announce that we are collaborating with CRITIQUE (Centre for Ethics and Critical Thought) in the School of Health in Social Science for an in person event on Tuesday 25th February ...

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