Bio-Hacking as Design Practice pop-up exhibition

Bio-Hacking as design practice

A pop-up exhibition in the White Building on Thur 9 Mar 2023  Mon 13 Mar 2023 presents the work of Sheffield Hallam University MA Design students working with Lab4Living researchers on the theme of BioHacking. It invites visitors on a speculative journey about the human’s future, challenging us to rethink and reinvent the interplay between humans, nature and technology. The […]

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Ursula Ankeny (L4L researcher, CCRI PhD candidate) shares experiences with Sheffield Children’s Hospital as part of International Women’s Day 2023 celebrations

Lab4Living researcher and CCRI PhD candidate Ursula Ankeny shared their stories and thoughts as part of Sheffield Children’s Hospital’s International Women’s Day celebrations, celebrating the skills and prowess of their colleagues in the Research and Digital teams. To read more please visit the International Women’s Day 2023 post on the Sheffield Children’s Hospital website.

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Updates from Associate Professor Kaisu Koski for March 2023

Associate Professor Kaisu Koski’s films are being screened at the following film festivals: City Reindeer (2022) in the National Competition of the 53rd edition of Tampere Film Festival, March 8-12 in Finland, and in the Official selection of the FAUNA Tepoztlán Animal Festival, March 23-26, in Mexico. Permafrost refreeze: The Reindeer factor (2022) at Academia Film Olomouc AFO58 Official Selection – Short Film Competition, Olomouc, Czech Republic. Lunchtime […]

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March 2023 – CCRI PhD candidate Kuang-Yi Ku holding two ‘Bat Brunch Lab’ events

CCRI PhD candidate Kuang-Yi Ku is holding two ‘Bat Brunch Lab’ events this month. ‘Bat Banquet’ is a collaboration between Kuang-Yi Ku and Robert Johnson exploring biotechnology, speculative futures, food racism and environmental protection. All welcome at Bat Brunch Lab, at which you’ll see how bio-engineered bats can become a superfood for humans, protect this endangered species and prevent future […]

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About Home: pop-up exhibition by PhD students Marney Walker and Jackie Leaver

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Lab4Living postgraduate students Marney Walker and Jackie Leaver present work in progress from their ongoing PhD design projects at a pop-up exhibition in Sheffield City Centre next week. Marney and Jackie will be sharing some of their research findings, and there will be a chance for visitors to interact with objects found in the house and reflect on their own […]

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‘Beyond 100: Transforming Design & Imagining Futures with Lab4Living’ opened in Hong Kong on 11 November 2022

Is it possible to create an equal world through design as we live longer, where we can all feel secure and lead healthier and more fulfilling lives? That’s exactly what’s being explored in a new exhibition at the Hong Kong Design Institute this month, and we’re thrilled to hear that projects from our very own research-led design team at Lab4Living will take centre stage. ‘Beyond 100: Transforming Design & Imagining […]

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World-leading impact for SHU’s art, design and media research in REF2021

REF2021 results

The recent REF2021 results confirm the benefits to society, culture and health of practice-based art, design and media research at Sheffield Hallam University. REF has rated the Art, Design & Media Research Centre (ADMRC) and Lab4Living as 100% World-leading or Internationally excellent for impact. The ADMRC and Lab4Living have a well-established track record for practice-based research which is reflected in […]

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Art, Design and Media research recognised in REF2021 for world leading and internationally excellent research

REF2021 results

The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) results have now been released. We are delighted to share results from the Art, Design & Media Research Centre (ADRMC) and Lab4Living confirming world leading and internationally excellent research. Key findings highlight the strong research environment and the impact that our research is having on society, culture and the economy. Key findings from REF2021: […]

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Exhibition: Design Futures: a retrospective – 20 years of design impact

Design Futures Retrospective exhibition

Lab4Living is delighted to host this month Design Futures: a retrospective. On show are selected projects from the last 20 years, conducted by Sheffield Hallam University’s packaging and product design group. Design Futures is a team of award-winning product and packaging designers and researchers. With frequent collaborations with Lab4Living, Design Futures is helping people to live longer, happier and healthier […]

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