Photo: Susanna Kekkonen Title: Dance as a performative process and a narrative in life fractures: A Social psychological perpective Speaker: Hanna Pohjola, University of Eastern Finland Date and Time: 12th January 2024 13.00-15.30 Location: Balettakademien, Birger Jarlsgatan 70, Stockholm and online Zoom details: A zoom link will be published here This presentation is focused on dance as …
Online Lecture November 30th with Dacher Keltner, University of California: “The Science of Awe: Evolution, Culture, and Self-Transcendence”
In this talk, Dacher Keltner will chart the new science of awe. He will consider its deep mammalian origins and how it manifests in cultural processes such as music, visual design, and spirituality and conceptions of the divine. Based on this understanding, Dacher Keltner will consider what has been learned …
Building a better brain through music, dance and poetry
A growing body of research is probing art's effects on the brain. DrAfter123/Getty Images To make sense of difficult science, Michael Kofi Esson often turns to art. When he's struggling to understand the immune system or a rare disease, music and poetry serve as an anchor."It helps calm me down and …
Cross Con – The International Cross Innovation Conference 23rd November
Cross Con – The International Cross Innovation Conference 23 November Date and time: 23 November 08:30 – 17:00 (+optional dinner) Location: Rotemannavägen 10 Plan 5 New ideas and smart solutions are needed to address today’s complex challenges. One key lies in cross-sector collaborations. When artists gain access to other industries, they can bring perspectives …
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