ARC Conversations: The Art of Research - expanding disciplinary horizons
Hear from our panel how creative practice can enrich interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration.
ARC Public; Social Sciences Hub
Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Venue: Advanced Research Centre
Category: Public lectures, Academic events
Speaker: Chair: Dominic Paterson, Professor of History of Art. Panel: Sotiria Grek, Professor of Science, Knowledge and Public Policy, Lisa Bradley, Senior Lec
Join us to explore the relationship between art and research, considering how creative practice can enrich interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration. The conversation will reflect on how artistic practices and methodologies influence research and policy within the ARC and beyond, and the value that art brings to cross-disciplinary dialogue. The session will reflect on the ARC's own art collection, and mark the launch of the ARC quilt, celebrating the creativity and collaborative spirit of the ARC community.
Chair: Dominic Paterson, Professor of History of Art
Panel:
- Sotiria Grek, Professor of Science, Knowledge and Public Policy
- Lisa Bradley, Senior Lecturer in Creative and Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
- Rae-Yen Song, award-winning artist