That's a wrap on our Arts4Us year 2 celebration event! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today's event such a success. It was fantastic to connect, share ideas, and create memorable moments (and art) together.

Just over a week to go until our Arts4Us event and we can't wait to welcome you! 📅 27th June 2026 📍 Edge Hill University 🔗 Find out more: www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2026/06... 🎟️ Register for FREE: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...

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Edge Hill is set to host a free event on Saturday 27 June, to mark the successful conclusion of the second year of Arts4Us.

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We’re excited to share a special message from Prof Vicky Karkou about our Arts4Us event on the 27th June. youtu.be/HmjRsLM1b4w

We’re delighted to invite you to a curated selection of powerful stories from *This is Also Motherhood* by Carolyn Mendelsohn which will be exhibited in at Edge Hill University on Friday 26th June 14:00 -16:00. Book here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

We're excited to share the programme for our Arts4Us event on the 27th June. Here's your first look at the programme 👇 🗓️ 27th June 🕐10:00 - 17:00 📍Edge Hill University, Ormskirk 🎟️Register for FREE: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...

🎥 As excitement builds for this year’s Arts4Us Event, here’s a look back at some moments from last year. Haven’t secured your place for this year? Now’s the time! We can’t wait to welcome everyone 📅 27th June 2026 📍 Edge Hill University 🎟️https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4us-event-june-2026/

Just one month to go until our Arts4Us event! We can't wait to bring everyone together for an engaging day. If you haven't registered yet, now's the perfect time to secure your spot 📅 27th June 2026 📍 Edge Hill University 🎟️ www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...

'Shakespeare, Youth and the Secret to Human Happiness' brought together our amazing Arts4Us consortia and steering group members, and actors Ashleigh Nugent and Ben Crystal, alongside fellow thespian Christopher Bailey who co-produced the performance with Young Arts4Us.

Our annual Arts4Us event returns this June, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Join us on the 27th June as we celebrate creativity, community, and connection 🌟 📅 27th June 🕑 10:00 - 17:00 📍 Edge Hill University, Ormskirk 🎟️ Register for FREE: www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4u...

Yesterday was a fantastic day for the Arts4Us project! In the afternoon, our Arts4Us team met with co-investigators to review progress, discuss the project’s key findings so far, and map out the next steps as the project continues to develop.

Have you booked your place for Shakespeare, Youth and the Secret to Human Happiness at Shakespeare North Playhouse? This is a free event, but booking in advance is essential as spaces are limited. shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/shakes...

For those who missed our seminar last week, the recording is now available on our website 🔗 www.edgehill.ac.uk/research/hea...

Past events | RCAW | Edge Hill University

The hub of past and archived Research Centre for the Arts events, including the Arts for the Blues Stakeholder and Training event (2022).

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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU@artswellehu.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Join us for our hybrid seminar delivered by Professor Frank Röhricht. 📅 26th February, 12:00 - 13:00 📍 Edge Hill University Campus, Ormskirk 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 📨 Contact FHSCMresearch@edgehill.ac.uk for more information

We are trying to understand if online mental health support is reaching marginalised and disadvantaged young people. Click below to see the booklet with findings from our recent review, co-designed with young people, parents and practitioners. heyzine.com/flip-book/32...

🌟The latest Arts4Us newsletter is here! In this issue, we share recent progress, project highlights, and details about upcoming events

Join us for our hybrid seminar delivered by Professor Frank Röhricht. 📅 26th February, 12:00 - 13:00 📍 Edge Hill University Campus, Ormskirk 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 📨 Contact FHSCMresearch@edgehill.ac.uk for more information

For those who missed our music therapy for displaced people seminar last week, the recording is now available on our website: www.edgehill.ac.uk/research/hea...

Past events | RCAW | Edge Hill University

The hub of past and archived Research Centre for the Arts events, including the Arts for the Blues Stakeholder and Training event (2022).

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Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at EHU@artswellehu.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Our online seminar 'Music Therapy with Displaced Persons - Exploring Trauma, Transformation and Cultural Connections' is taking place this week! 📅29th January 2026 🕛12:00pm - 13:00pm 💻Microsoft Teams Please email FHSCMresearch@edgehill.ac.uk to register!

Our online seminar 'Music Therapy with Displaced Persons - Exploring Trauma, Transformation and Cultural Connections' is taking place this week! 📅29th January 2026 🕛12:00pm - 13:00pm 💻Microsoft Teams Please email FHSCMresearch@edgehill.ac.uk to register!

As we begin the new year following the winter break, we’re pleased to share an update from our Director. Below, Prof Vicky Karkou reflects on recent activity at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing and what lies ahead.

Day 2 of training complete! 🎉 NHS practitioners from various trusts have now finished their Arts for the Blues training and are officially ready to start delivery for the ABC:F project. Read more on the ABC:F here: www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/11...

Day one of Arts for the Blues training with NHS practitioners is complete! We're excited to return tomorrow and continue building on today’s momentum. www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/11...

A second significant, NIHR funded project is now ready to go live. Our flagship intervention Arts for the Blues will be delivered in person as a mental health intervention for children and young people in Mental Health Services. www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/11...

Funding boost for mental health programme | Edge Hill University

The Arts for the Blues programme, developed to support people with depression through creative arts, has been awarded funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

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In September 2025, MobCommAssets & TheNCCH, in association with Prof. Vicky Karkou and @artswellehu.bsky.social, held a webinar about the role of creative health associates. Head over to our website for more information & a recording of the event => ncch.org.uk/news/the-rol...

On Monday's ITV Granada Reports, our very own Prof Vicky Karkou, a world expert in Arts and Wellbeing, featured in a powerful segment discussing the huge mental health benefits of making something with your hands. Watch the full interview here: orlo.uk/WrN0P

📽️ Back in September, we filmed something special... and tonight you get to see it! Tune in to ITV Granada Reports tonight at 6pm to catch Prof Vicky Karkou talking about all the great work happening at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at Edge Hill University!

It’s been another busy and productive year at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing. From new collaborations and publications to events, funding successes, and community partnerships, we’re proud of what’s been achieved so far. 🔗 Read the full update here: www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/10...

A year at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing | Edge Hill University

Professor Vicky Karkou provides an update on the past year's work by the team at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing.

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🌟 Our Arts4Us project has been making great progress over the past few months and we are excited to share the latest Arts4Us newsletter!

🌍💚 As Adolescent Health Week comes to a close, we’re reflecting on this year’s theme: “Thriving Inside and Out: Strengthening Adolescent Physical and Mental Health” We wanted to highlight 2 amazing projects taking place that are making a difference to adolescent mental health

Over the past few weeks, our Arts4Us questionnaire has been circulating on social media, and we’ve been blown away by the response so far! There's still time to complete the questionnaire: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edgehill/t... Thank you for being part of this important work!

As a celebration for Mental Health Day, we are excited to announce our new NIHR funding to develop the Arts for the Blues as a digital mental health intervention for children and young people. www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/10...

NIHR funds digital mental health initiative for children | Edge Hill University

On World Mental Health Day, Edge Hill University is proud to announce it has been awarded significant funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop e-Arts-for-the-...

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We’re excited to spread the word about the upcoming Breaking Down Barriers Workshop, led by DanceSyndrome. Join them for an online workshop for creative industry professionals who want practical tools to make their creative spaces more inclusive for everyone! dancesyndrome.co.uk/breaking-dow...