Lab4Living: Intersections of Practice – Symposium to be held in Sheffield on 19 September 2017

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Lab4Living: Intersections of Practice During this one day symposium national and international experts explore the intersections of practice between design and health. Participants attending the symposium will have the opportunity to listen and engage with a series of keynote presentations by researchers in health, design, film and fine art. We will consider, discuss and debate the opportunities, challenges and possibilities […]

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Journal Article: A comfort assessment of existing cervical orthoses – Dr Joe Langley – 50 free copies available

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The Ergonomics Journal has recently published an article by the HeadUp team entitled ‘A comfort assessment of existing cervical orthoses’.  This article is available online through most university libraries here. If you do not have institutional access to this journal please use this link to access a free copy of the article:  http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/3JeRABvjMay8RaVQfgSB/full     Abstract: Purpose: Identify location and intensity of […]

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The Goldilocks collar – just right for improving patients’ quality of life

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The University of Sheffield’s Neuroscience Institute blog includes an update on they are calling the Goldilocks collar – something just right for improving patients’ quality of life. The ‘Head Up‘ collar was developed by a team including designers from Lab4Living within the Art & Design Research Centre. Professor Chris McDermott, head of the interdisciplinary research team at the University of Sheffield, […]

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Researcher Blog by Dr Claire Craig: Lab4Living 10th Anniversary, Looking Back, Looking Forward

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About the author Claire Craig is Reader in Design and Creative Practice in Health in the Art & Design Research Centre (ADRC) and Co-Director of the interdisciplinary research group Lab4Living. Claire’s research focusses on the role of creative practices in improving quality of life and well-being for people living with dementia.   Claire recently took part in a number of events to mark […]

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Prof Paul Chamberlain to deliver 9th Keynote Lecture at London Doctoral Design Centre on 13 June 2017

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The London Doctoral Design Centre (LDoc) has invited Prof Paul Chamberlain (Head of ADRC, Director of Lab4Living and Professor of Design) to deliver their ninth keynote lecture, along with Stuart Walker (Chair of Design for Sustainability and a Director of the ImaginationLancaster Research Centre at Lancaster University). The lecture will take place at 6.30pm on Tuesday 13th June 2017. The event […]

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Call for Papers: Design for Health Journal

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Design for Health is an international refereed journal covering all aspects of design in the context of health and wellbeing. The Journal is published twice a year and provides a forum for design and health scholars, design professionals, health-care practitioners, educators and managers worldwide. Call for papers:  Design for Health is now accepting submissions for forthcoming issues of the journal. In order […]

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Journal Editorship: Design for Health

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Launched at the European Academy of Design’s (EAD) 12th conference at Sapienza University of Rome in Italy in April 2017, Design for Health is an international refereed journal covering all aspects of design and creative practice in the context of health and wellbeing. The Journal is published twice a year and provides a forum for design and health scholars, design professionals, health-care practitioners, […]

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HOSPITAbLe – Prof Paul Chamberlain and Lab4Living open exhibition at Waag Society Amsterdam

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HOSPITAbLe Geographical shift of healthcare A collection of furniture designed by Paul Chamberlain Solo exhibition
 19 – 22 May 2017 Location: The historic Anatomical Theatre of Waag Society (Nieuwmarkt 4, Amsterdam) Professor Paul Chamberlain and Lab4Living open an exhibition of furniture presenting a geographical shift of healthcare on Friday 19 May 2017 at the Waag Society Amsterdam. The challenge society […]

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