The Arts Health Research Intensive is a week-long course to develop knowledge, skills and contacts in arts and health research run by the Social Biobehavioural Research Group at UCL in partnership with the University of Florida Centre for Arts in Medicine & Jameel Arts & Health Lab.

It provides a rich introduction to the evidence base around arts in health and fundamentals of evaluation and research. In this course, attendees will:

• Explore the development and scope of the field
• Learn about psychological, physiological, social and behavioural effects of arts engagement
• Discover research and evaluation methodologies
• Discuss practicalities and issues in carrying out research
• Engage in group-based debates, activities and presentations

This course is suitable for anyone with a background or interest in the arts,  healthcare, community health or social care, and research, who wishes to learn more about the field and meet others who share their interests.

Scholarships are available. The application process is outlined on our website. Scholarship applications close on 17 November 2024.

All bookings are non-refundable. The price includes course fees, materials, daily lunches (Monday – Friday), tea and coffee. Participants are responsible for organising and funding travel, accommodation and other sustenance.

Please note that the Early Bird price points will only be available until the 30th November 2024.

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If you have booked and paid for your place at the Arts Health Research Intensive 2025 and would like to book Elizabeth Court accommodation in Aldeburgh, please do so through this page. Only people who have paid for a place on the course are eligible to book accommodation through us.

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