The Binks Hub
@thebinkshub.bsky.social
240 followers 220 following 82 posts
We are a network of academics, researchers, community orgs and practitioners using creativity and the arts to co-create research that makes a difference to people’s lives. Based in @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social. Find out more: https://binks-hub.ed.ac.uk
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Reposted by The Binks Hub
saloneurope.bsky.social
Come write about the body!

Praise for Julie - 'I am usually not one to choose the highest scores across the board, but I was really impressed by the tutor, the diverse examples, the exercises and the 'spirit' and depth of our discussions.'

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-body-i...
Online poetry workshop
Link in text
thebinkshub.bsky.social
It was an honour to be a part of the showcase at the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Community Plan 2025-30 launch tonight at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social - a great evening celebrating an engaging, inclusive plan with lots of interesting conversations ✨
Photo of the Binks Hub at the Community Plan launch - an easel with a poster, a screen print displayed on a stand, and a roller banner. Photo of the audience at the event Photo of the audience and speaker at the event Photo of University of Edinburgh Community Plan 2025-30
thebinkshub.bsky.social
We shared this workshop series and now the zine is being published! Join the official launch on 15th October and celebrate 'The Hidden Work of Knowledge Mobilisation' ✨

More info: njmok7zy3oa.typeform.com/to/FDbDacL5
Reposted by The Binks Hub
opfs.org.uk
📣 Excited to be teaming up with Social Security Scotland for a webinar during #ChallengePoverty Week 2025!

Join us Mon, 6 Oct 2025 10:00 - 11:00 am to learn how you can support families access Scotland’s five family benefits

👉 Sign up: bit.ly/MonOct625
Reposted by The Binks Hub
hiddendoorarts.bsky.social
More pics from the Edge of Matter exhibition 👀

Last weekend nearly 1000 visitors came to explore The Paper Factory and the work of dozens of artists. Thank you to everyone who made it down, and to our wonderful artists and volunteers ❤️

In collaboration with Visual Arts Scotland
Reposted by The Binks Hub
edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
📣 The latest episode of Futures Conversations is out now!

How do we future-proof our infrastructure? Prof Sean Smith outlines how pioneering design & construction of buildings can reduce our environmental footprint. Listen on all major podcast platforms & our website https://edin.ac/43RbImx
Reposted by The Binks Hub
iaponline.bsky.social
📢 We’re looking for new Trustees to join our team!
👉 Commitment: around 5 days a year, for 3 years
👉 Voluntary role (reasonable expenses provided)
👉 Deadline: Tuesday 18 November 2025, 12 noon
🫵 Download the information pack here: www.independentartsprojects.com/work-with-us/
Reposted by The Binks Hub
thebinkshub.bsky.social
Working Creatively with children & young people from minority ethnic backgrounds✨

10 Nov | 2pm | Charteris Land

Join us for an engaging workshop exploring creative & collaborative approaches - expect rich discussion, resource sharing & space to reflect on your own practice

More: edin.ac/4gsx9jI
Working creatively with children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds

This workshop will introduce participants to recent research with children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds. We will explore what we have learned about how to work creatively and collaboratively with these children and young people. The workshop will begin with three short presentations relating to recent research from Robina Rubin, Dr Kristina Konstantoni and Dr Kamal Dokurugu Ibrahim.
Reposted by The Binks Hub
edopenresearch.bsky.social
Outwith was lucky enough to wrangle their way into this exhibition - and what an exhibition it was! A beautiful display of some amazing participatory research projects.
thebinkshub.bsky.social
We are so excited to be exhibiting alongside our project partners at @inspacegallery.bsky.social today! Featuring artworks from @povertytruthscot.bsky.social, Midlothian Voices, Artlink, Outwith @edopenresearch.bsky.social and The Ripple ✨
Picture of a collage made up of four seasons, from the Binks Hub flourishing project Image of a quilt, made up of collage images from the Poverty Truth Community network Images from Outwith projects, including Empowered Journeys exploring breast cancer journeys Image of the exhibition welcome sign - Poverty, precarity and community empowerment: Who decides?
Reposted by The Binks Hub
Reposted by The Binks Hub
edopenresearch.bsky.social
Want to learn how? Come along to our all new Research Data Service Workshops: library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup....
thebinkshub.bsky.social
Working Creatively with children & young people from minority ethnic backgrounds✨

10 Nov | 2pm | Charteris Land

Join us for an engaging workshop exploring creative & collaborative approaches - expect rich discussion, resource sharing & space to reflect on your own practice

More: edin.ac/4gsx9jI
Working creatively with children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds

This workshop will introduce participants to recent research with children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds. We will explore what we have learned about how to work creatively and collaboratively with these children and young people. The workshop will begin with three short presentations relating to recent research from Robina Rubin, Dr Kristina Konstantoni and Dr Kamal Dokurugu Ibrahim.
thebinkshub.bsky.social
Thrilled to share this dynamic event coming up with @iashedinburgh.bsky.social

‘The Pill. Angry Chuckles’ is a poetry exhibition capturing contraceptive experiences, paired with a roundtable exploring creative methods and sexual health research.

26 Sep | 5-7pm | IASH

More info: edin.ac/3HGUcu9
The Pill.
Angry Chuckles.
A Poetry Exhibition on contraceptive experiences.

Friday 26 September, 17:00 - 19:00
The Institute for Advanced Studeies in the Humanities (IASH), The University of Edinburgh, 1-5 Hope Park Square

17:00-18:00: Roundtable on creative methods in research on sexual and reproductive health
Speakers: Chase Ledin & Nandini Manjunath
Chair: Marie Larsson
18:00-19:00: Drinks reception and exhibition
thebinkshub.bsky.social
🌍 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.
Reposted by The Binks Hub
fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Fife Gingerbread demands better.
Families deserve fair social security, decent jobs, and real investment in their communities.
We’re proud to stand with #WeDemandBetter – join the march & rally on Sat 25 Oct in Edinburgh.
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
@povertyalliance.org
Reposted by The Binks Hub
edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
⭐Doors Open Day 2025 at Edinburgh Futures Institute⭐
🗓️ Saturday, 27 September | 10:00 to 16:00

Join us on Doors Open Day 2025! Meet our staff, students and partners and discover how they are shaping better futures for all.

👉 Free entry! See the full programme efi.ed.ac.uk/event/doors-...
Doors Open Day 2025 at Edinburgh Futures Institute - Edinburgh Futures Institute
This September, explore the fascinating history and exciting future of this special Edinburgh landmark.
efi.ed.ac.uk
Reposted by The Binks Hub
aroeschmarsh.bsky.social
What a day!! The @thebinkshub.bsky.social had a glorious day of exhibition and celebration- listening and learning with our wonderful community collaborators
thebinkshub.bsky.social
We are so excited to be exhibiting alongside our project partners at @inspacegallery.bsky.social today! Featuring artworks from @povertytruthscot.bsky.social, Midlothian Voices, Artlink, Outwith @edopenresearch.bsky.social and The Ripple ✨
Picture of a collage made up of four seasons, from the Binks Hub flourishing project Image of a quilt, made up of collage images from the Poverty Truth Community network Images from Outwith projects, including Empowered Journeys exploring breast cancer journeys Image of the exhibition welcome sign - Poverty, precarity and community empowerment: Who decides?
thebinkshub.bsky.social
📣📣This is tomorrow!

Please come along and explore the amazing collaborations with our project partners - and share!
thebinkshub.bsky.social
POVERTY, PRECARITY & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: WHO DECIDES?

Join us and our incredible community partners for an exhibition exploring poverty and precarity

🗓️ Sep 3rd
📍 Inspace
🕐 Drop-in, 1pm–4pm

With collaborations from:
✨ Ripple Project
✨ Poverty Truth Community
✨ Our Voices
✨ Artlink
✨ Outwith
Poverty, precarity and community engagement: Who decides?

Join us and our community partners for an exhibition showcasing the impactful work of the Binks Hub research network. Reflect with us on the importance of co-creating solutions to economic and wealth inequality that respond to local needs, build social resilience and empower communities. Featuring co-created artistic works from research projects with:
- The Ripple Project
- Poverty Truth Community
- Our Voices at Midlothian Sure Start
- Artlink Edinburgh
- Outwith: Participatory Research and the Library

WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 
Inspace, Crichton Street

EXHIBITION OPEN TO DROP IN: 1PM - 4PM
thebinkshub.bsky.social
Please visit us and our project partners at Inspace on 3rd September! Exhibition details below 👇
thebinkshub.bsky.social
POVERTY, PRECARITY & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: WHO DECIDES?

Join us and our incredible community partners for an exhibition exploring poverty and precarity

🗓️ Sep 3rd
📍 Inspace
🕐 Drop-in, 1pm–4pm

With collaborations from:
✨ Ripple Project
✨ Poverty Truth Community
✨ Our Voices
✨ Artlink
✨ Outwith
Poverty, precarity and community engagement: Who decides?

Join us and our community partners for an exhibition showcasing the impactful work of the Binks Hub research network. Reflect with us on the importance of co-creating solutions to economic and wealth inequality that respond to local needs, build social resilience and empower communities. Featuring co-created artistic works from research projects with:
- The Ripple Project
- Poverty Truth Community
- Our Voices at Midlothian Sure Start
- Artlink Edinburgh
- Outwith: Participatory Research and the Library

WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 
Inspace, Crichton Street

EXHIBITION OPEN TO DROP IN: 1PM - 4PM
Reposted by The Binks Hub
aroeschmarsh.bsky.social
@thebinkshub.bsky.social night out at the Edinburgh Book Festival talking about this book and first person narrative with Xiaolu Guo
thebinkshub.bsky.social
📣Calling all changemakers

Join the Young Women Lead AI Resource Hub Launch for a powerful afternoon of insight & inspiration! Hear from the brilliant minds behind the hub, explore how AI impacts gender & connect with leaders.

Sat 23 Aug | 1:30pm | City Art Centre

Book: www.trybooking.com/uk/FCPA
Young Women Lead AI Resource Hub Launch
Join the Young Women’s Movement in celebrating this year’s Young Women Lead cohort as they launch their online resource hub about Artificial...
www.trybooking.com
thebinkshub.bsky.social
Find out more about our writing retreat sessions and sign up here➡️https://edin.ac/3ZUl6o8

#AcademicSky @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @byleaveswelive.bsky.social @uoe-cahss.bsky.social
aroeschmarsh.bsky.social
Great writing retreat today with @thebinkshub.bsky.social - a wonderful diverse group - more dates coming up if you want to join us