Arts and Culture University of Exeter

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Project research

Exploring Diagnosis: Autism and Neurodiversity

Exploring Diagnosis is a research project based at Egenis, part of the University of Exeter. The research explores the role that diagnosis plays in society and in medicine, using diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder as a case study. On the way, it aims to celebrate and value the abilities and attributes of the neurodiverse community.

Project

After the Ideal, piece by piece - crop, by Elizabeth van der Beugel

Exeter Enquires

A project with the aim of engaging a wider public in the innovative work and practice of academic-artistic collaboration at the University of Exeter.

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Durational Events

Event
Fri 20 – Sat 21 Sep 2019, 20:00 – 23:59 The Invisible Carer

A piece of visual public art at St Catherine’s Alms House, Exeter, which helps to create public awareness of the strengths and vulnerabilities of family carers, as well as giving the opportunity for their commitment to be recognised. Created by artist Leo Jamelli as a result of his Arts and Culture fellowship at the University of Exeter.

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August

Talk
Thu 29 Aug 2019, 18:00 The Extinction Rebellion Lawyer

For this Agile Rabbit talk, Farhana Yamin will argue that now is the time to rise up and rebel. Activism, she asserts, is key to affecting meaningful action that will combat Climate Change. There is plenty of time for audience questions and discussion.

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September

Talk
Thu 26 Sep 2019, 18:00 The Creativity Code: How AI is Learning to Write, Paint and Think

New developments in AI are shaking up the status quo, as we find out how many of the tasks humans engage in can be done equally well, if not better, by machines. But can machines be creative?

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Workshop
Sat 28 Sep 2019, 13:00 – 15:00 Objects and Memory

Taking inspiration from Mike Nelson's Tate Britain Commission The Asset Strippers, learn more about the cultural significance of material change. The workshop will echo the themes of Nelson’s practice by using objects from the past to try and better understand the future.

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October

Talk
Thu 31 Oct 2019, 18:00 The Evolution of Public Attitudes During Brexit

Politicians assert that their views reflect the will of the British people, especially when it comes to Brexit. In this special talk, the President of the British Polling Council examines the evidence behind these claims. It takes place on the last day of the extension to Article 50.

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