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Centre for Public Engagement

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immersion in theatre - Louder Than Words podcast

immersion in theatre - Louder Than Words podcast

Theatre and drama can be entertainment, but they can also unstick difficult social problems by promoting empathy, encouraging us to see life from different perspectives and nurturing links between people. The latest Louder Than Words looks at how theatre can bring insights, bring people together and unlocks issues. Theatre writers and creators Professor Liz Kuti and Annecy Lax, from the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre talk to Professor Jules Pretty.

Professor Jules Pretty

03 February 2022

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Body Modification as Artistic Practice

Body Modification as Artistic Practice

Dr Matt Lodder believes it makes sense to think about the human body, and particularly the modified human body, as an art object in the world. In this blog he explains why.

Dr Matt Lodder

28 January 2022

Podcast

My Body, Many Images - Louder Than Words Podcast

My Body, Many Images - Louder Than Words Podcast

What is the impact of our perception of our own body? How does it impact our wellbeing? How does our understanding of our body differ across cultures and change over time? Psychology researcher Dr Helge Gilmeister and art historian Dr Matt Lodder join Professor Jules Pretty.

Dr Matt Lodder, Dr Helge Gilmeister, Professor Jules Pretty

27 January 2022

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How mental representations of our body determine our sense of self

How mental representations of our body determine our sense of self

Dr Helge Gillmeister from our Department of Psychology discusses how mental representations of our body determine our sense of self - how we feel and think about ourselves as persons with inherent worth and the capacity to shape the world around us.

Dr Helge Gilmeister

27 January 2022

Podcast

The Louder Than Words Podcast Episode One: Climate Change

The Louder Than Words Podcast Episode One: Climate Change

Professor Jules Pretty and journalist Martha Dixon, talk to some of the world’s leading climate experts about their work to fight climate change and to those who use this research to influence policy and engage the public. Contributors include writer and poet Andri Snaer Magnasson; Dr Michelle Taylor and Professor Graham Underwood from the University of Essex; CEO of the UK’s World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Tanya Steele; environmentalist and company director Simon Lyster and young activist Hattie who is a WWF Youth Ambassador.

Professor Jules Pretty

29 April 2021

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Co-production – putting the people who understand centre stage

Co-production – putting the people who understand centre stage

This blog is an extract from a longer blog by Professor Peter Beresford and Mark Harrison, who have agreed to an edited version for the Centre for Public Engagement.

Professor Peter Beresford

15 October 2020

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Righting wrongs through reparation

Righting wrongs through reparation

In this blog, Professor Clara Sandoval-Villalba, highlights how engagement is vital for achieving positive results in cases of serious violations of human rights.

Professor Clara Sandoval-Villalba

26 August 2020

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Undertaking research at public science events

Undertaking research at public science events

Participation in research helps engage public with science

Professor Edward Codling

13 July 2020

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COVID-19 and the failure of social care policy

COVID-19 and the failure of social care policy

Getting better connection between public and politicians

Professor Peter Beresford

20 May 2020

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The value of learning together

The value of learning together

Evaluation can improve impact of community programmes

Professor Gina Reinhardt

29 April 2020

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