The University of Derby’s CivicLAB has partnered with the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) to welcome RSA Fellows to its campus for an evening of talks and networking.
This event will bring together University of Derby staff and RSA Fellows from across the country to share insights and facilitate cross-pollination between a range of different fields and disciplines, including civic action and placemaking.
The talks will explore the idea that local civic action can leave a national – if not international – impact by creating meaningful change at a grassroots level and setting a precedent of best practice that can be replicated globally.
Speakers include:
Dr Rhiannon Jones (FRSA) – Associate Professor (Civic Practice) and Head of Civic at the University of Derby. She leads CivicLAB, an Institution-wide centre on participatory culture, creative dialogue, and civic practice. She is Chair of the International Contemporary Working Art Group for Cumulus.
Jen Sumner – Drama & Movement Therapist and founder of Hubbub Theatre Company in 2012, specialising in co-created physical theatre & movement/dance work with learning disabled & autistic people of all ages. Hubbub holds wellbeing, equity and kindness at the heart of all its work.
Kate Burns – Derbyshire-based creative practitioner, cultural development facilitator and researcher working within the Voluntary and Community Sector. Kate coordinates the Chesterfield Cultural Education Partnership, a network that brings together schools, cultural organisations, the voluntary sector and artists to improve access to creative and cultural experiences.
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