New in research and creative practices

New visual arts project funded

by Roanne Thomas | Nov 17, 2020

Together with my research team (Drs. Mary Egan, Wendy Gifford, Pam Grassau, and Judy King), I am very excited to share news about a research grant. The project is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC:...

Our research featured in WHO report

by Roanne Thomas | Dec 10, 2019

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) establishes strong connections between arts and health: WHO Report, Art and Health. The scoping review examines the evidence supporting the relationship between arts and well-being. The authors of the report...

Presentations at Canadian Cancer Research Conference

by Roanne Thomas | Nov 20, 2019

Two PhD candidates affiliated with the Creative Practices Centre presented posters at the national Canadian Cancer Research Conference (Ottawa, November 2019). Christine Novy presented findings from the National Picture Project. Her poster explored the relationship...