
Research Challenge Theme: Connecting Cultures

Creative Communities
We are working with creative practitioners to explore how art, music and language shape our communities, today and over the centuries, through historical culture to modern society.
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Our researchers are making the creative arts more accessible, removing barriers so that no one is excluded.
Cultural Heritage and Identity
We are exploring human experiences, traditions, and values across different cultures and historical periods.
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By studying literature, history, music, art, philosophy and theology, our research contributes to developing cross-cultural understanding, empathy, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Intercultural Understanding
We are exploring human experiences, traditions, and values across different cultures and historical periods.
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By studying literature, history, music, art, philosophy and theology, our research contributes to developing cross-cultural understanding, empathy, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Communication and Expression
We explore diverse forms of communication and expression to study how individuals, groups and societies convey information, create shared understanding and shape identities.
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Our interdisciplinary approach provides spaces for people to find their voice, share their stories and connect with each other.
An immersive network for creators
The immersive experience industry is worth billions to the UK economy, but public funding is dwindling in comparison to traditional performance industries.
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