Laura’s story at the International Creative Research Methods Conference

11th September 2023

MAP Large Grant PI, Laura Wright, had the joy of attending the inaugural International Creative Research Methods Conference #ICRMC on 11 and 12 September in Manchester, UK. The conference was relational, creative, and inclusive, bringing together academic and independent researchers and practitioners from around the world. The welcoming atmosphere inspired conversations, laughter, and new relationships.  The keynote speakers encouraged rebellious research (Pam Burnard, Cambridge University) and decolonising research methods (check out the Anti-Colonial Research Library) (Caroline Lenette, University of New South Wales).

Laura facilitated a workshop entitled Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP): Creative Methods with Youth Researchers, where she introduced youth-led arts-based research and facilitated a River Journey activity with participants to reflect on their own research projects. She attended presentations and workshops on a variety of methods (e.g., zine making, embodied analysis, poetry, drama, decolonising research) shared in creative formats (e.g., a skit sharing the importance of inclusive language with a jargon buster button). The conference provided new methodological insights.

Learn more about the conference and watch keynotes on Helen Kara’s blog. Save the date for the next ICRMC 9–10 September 2024 in Manchester!

Header photo credit: https://helenkara.com/2023/10/10/international-creative-research-methods-conference-2023/