Creative Health Research Symposium: Social Care and Creative Practice
| Dates: | 16 June 2026 |
| Times: | 12:30 - 16:00 |
| What is it: | Symposium |
| Organiser: | Creative Manchester |
| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
| Speaker: | Paul Clarkson, Paul Hine, Hannah Waterson, Rod Kippen |
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Creative Manchester’s creative health and social care symposium focuses on arts and creative practices this year related to social care.
This year, Creative Manchester’s creative health and social care symposium focuses on arts and creative practices developed by various regional organisations. Come and hear from researchers and practitioners in the field who will talk about and demonstrate some of their projects focused on creativity and arts with young people, adults, people who draw upon care services, providers and researchers committed to participatory approaches for social care.
You will also get the chance to participate in a hands-on creative practice session facilitated by Cartwheel Arts
Lunch will be provided for all attendees, with plant-based options available.
Accessibility If you have particular access or dietary needs, please let us know in advance by providing details when registering for your ticket or by emailing creative@manchester.ac.uk
About Creative Manchester Creative Manchester is an interdisciplinary research platform based at The University of Manchester. The platform champions research in creativity and creative practice, bringing together research communities with external stakeholders to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities.
Speakers
Paul Clarkson
Role: Senior Lecturer and researcher
Organisation: University of Manchester
Paul Hine
Role: CEO
Organisation: Made By Mortals
Hannah Waterson
Role: Research Associate (Knowledge Mobilisation - Creative Health)
Organisation: University of Manchester
Biography:
Rod Kippen
Role: Clinical Lead for Creativity & Social Action
Organisation: 42nd Street
Biography: .
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