Josie Aston

Call for arts and health papers

Josie — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:13:16 +0000

A call for papers from ENCATC, a European organisation who have recently been taking an interest in arts and health. I spoke at one of their meetings a couple of years ago and found they weren’t yet fully up to speed on the arts & health movement in the English-speaking countries. It would be good to make those links, as ‘Musique et Sante’ have already done.

Call_for_papers_Arts_Health_2012.doc

Patient Environments and the Arts Conference

Josie — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:09:12 +0000

Early bird booking available until 2nd February. I’ve been to this a couple of times, and although it has a hefty price tag for a one day event, it’s been a good networking possibility in the past.

http://www.binleys.com/product.asp?catID=11&ItemID=393

Virtual hospital

Josie — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:26:29 +0000

I can’t say I’m a big fan of virtual environments like Second Life (real life seems confusing enough most of the time, or perhaps that’s the point of them), but this application seems a good idea. Perhaps it needs some virtual art though…

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/news/2011/111129virtual_hospital.php?PageId=810

‘Wellbeing through Design’ – A free lecture by Boex

Josie — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:53:26 +0000

Boex are offering trusts around the UK the opportunity to receive an obligation free lecture by Boex focusing on the successful delivery of healthcare environments to enhance wellbeing. Whether you have an approaching project in mind or simply want to learn more, award winning healthcare designers Boex want to share the methods they have developed and how they have successfully led to major improvements within the healthcare sector.

For more information or to book contact: will@boex.co.uk.

International colour conference

Josie — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:49:44 +0000

*Apologies if you’ve received this from me several times – my web-editing software seems to be fighting with my firewall!!*

19 –20 April 2012

COLOUR my well-being: Applied Arts & Health Conference

In association with the Journal of Applied Arts & Health and The University of Northampton

Over two days (with an optional third day workshop class) artists, health professionals and academics from around the world will gather at the University of Northampton to explore developments in the way colour is used for health and well-being.

More details and call for papers: http://www3.northampton.ac.uk/artsandhealth/

I went to the last conference the University of Northampton held, back in 2009, and had a great time, so I recommend this one.

Heritage Officer (freelance) for Shrewsbury Hospital

Josie — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:30:32 +0000

The arts for health project at Shrewsbury Hospital are looking for a freelance Heritage Office to research and communicate the history of the site. Fee of £8,000 for 50 days’ work, deadline 18th November. Sounds like a fascinating project for someone.

Project_Officer_Brief

Turkish doctors call the tune

Josie — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:05:50 +0000

‘Turkish doctors call the tune with traditional music therapy’ from Monday’s Guardian. Interesting to hear that there are particular melodies for specific conditions.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/28/turkish-doctors-traditional-music-therapy?INTCMP=SRCH

Hallelujah! Singing is good for your health

Josie — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:57:52 +0000

Article about health and social benefits of singing, focusing on Voicelab at London’s Southbank centre.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/health/article3148494.ece

Is fiction good for you?

Josie — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:02:35 +0000

Fascinating (I like the second comment underneath too — I agree it can be bad for you too).

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/keith-oatley/is-fiction-good-for-you_b_939121.html

Practising medicine can be Grimm work

Josie — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:16:54 +0000

Interesting article in the NY Times (source: SAH bulletin):

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/opinion/01gribben.html?_r=3&smid=fb-nytimes&WT.mc_id=OP-SM-E-FB-SM-LIN-PMC-070111-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click