What a powerful image. Highlights how important it is as we evolve health professions education to think how we still enable our students and educators to feel embedded and belongingness in the medical and university community.

Student #loneliness #disconnection well illustrated here and we need to think of this as we engage students in online learning ...how do we create #belonging #pedagogyofcare #relationalpedagogy e.g. connecting students in small groups, great tasks, use names, #psychsafety etc

Finding the #beauty #awe #wonder all needed for our wellbeing... thank u Abhijit...and this is part of what I love about #CreativeEnquiry in #MedEd

The pandemic was isolating for many students. Through her art, Anamika explores her experiences missing out on connecting with her university community.

The piece depicts the conflict of collaborative medical education and the stiffness of online education.

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Macro photography is medical student Abhijit’s favourite creative outlet. In ‘The Beauty of Bubbles’, he composed unique photos of soap bubbles.

Through the process of trial and error, Abhijit found a relaxing hobby — viewing the world in a new perspective.

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Great day discussing Creative Health Strategy with partners The National Centre for Creative Health, meeting ONCA onca.org.uk/who are delivering staff wellbeing festivals for Sussex hospitals, lastly meeting South Downs National Park about nature connection, funding and #creativehealth Arts Council England Dulcie Alexander

As part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week 2024 in conjunction with Arts Council England, London and King's Culture Science Gallery London we are planning an event exploring  #creativehealth work in clinical settings in London.

We are seeking short presentations for the event:
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Kirsty Fernandes portrays the doctor-patient relationship in a cubism art style. Their eyes are connected through tears, representing the need for empathy in healthcare.

The flowers growing from the heart frames the two together, showing both as flourishing.

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On University Mental Health Day, Queen Mary University of London celebrated with an innovative approach aimed at promoting positive mental health practices among students.

See how students interpreted what ‘flourishing’ means to them in our full article: creativeenquiry.co.uk/news-1/promoti…

We have published some very interesting research and review articles in the Arts & Health journal @Arts_Health_Jn in March and February🎻🎨🕺🪇💃🖼️🎭🎶🎷🎹tandfonline.com/action/showAxa… Many of which are open access🔓🧵

Need some support applying for Developing your Creative Practice? We can help!

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‘An artist should stay for long periods of time at waterfalls … looking at fast-running rivers … looking at the horizon where the ocean and sky meet … looking at the stars in the night sky.’ Marina Abramović

OTs facilitating engagement using finger operated drum machine Royal Papworth Hospital NHS FT 💙

Are you a practitioner wanting to focus on your creative development? 🤔

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🌟Exciting news🌟

Our Arts Fund is open for applications🚀

The Arts Fund supports organisations who work at the intersection of art and social change

The Fund offers grants between £90,000 and £300,000 over 3 years

🗓️Applications close on 31 May
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The arts are essential for health. They give us metaphors for our lives. They hint at other possible futures. They get us off the highly addictive treadmill of instant gratification. They give us challenge & joy. A cut to arts is a cut to health. Don't.

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Be part of the next chapter in our campaign, exploring the expansion of creative spaces for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
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For her creative enquiry, Abigail Atie created a video filled with memories from her first two years in medical school, set to her own music.

Her work explores inclusivity in healthcare and recognising diversity.

Full video on our website.

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Medical student Ayushma uses various colours and brush strokes to represent the sense of belonging that occurs when we embrace diversity in our community.

Medical students must understand patients’ unique backgrounds to create an inclusive environment.

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Deborah Sharp Dr Rachel Clarke Jeremy Howick Eric Topol I love this Deborah Sharp especially 'to heal with who we are rather than what we do', beautifully and wisely pulled together, articulating what is often difficult to put into words Creative Enq. Meded Flourishing in medicine