COP26 – Brigstow Institute

Using arts-based research for temperature, weather and climate.

Posted on 23rd May 2022 by hello.brigstow

In conversation: Dr Alan T Kennedy-Asser, Research Associate, School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol. Dr Clifton Evers, Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at Newcastle University. https://brigstowinstitute.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/files/2022/05/Alan-and-Clifton-Interview-edit.mp3 Clifton: Let’s discuss your Temperature Life Stories project today and the use of arts-based research. For those of you who don’t know,… Read more

Who’s at the table? Priorities after a year of food justice dialogue

Posted on 11th November 2021 by hello.brigstow

An artistic collaboration is stimulating discussion about who is at the table in (un)just food systems. Defining ‘Food Justice’ is not easy. When it comes to ‘fairness’ and ‘equality’ in relation to our food system, should we be concerned with questions of individual citizens’ access to sustainable sources of subsistence,… Read more

Why we need new stories of everyday climate action

Posted on 10th November 2021 by hello.brigstow

Whilst awareness of climate and ecological crises has increased, many are still unsure how they fit into the wider pattern of policy to address it. The question that many ask is ‘what can I do?’. Answering this question is tricky and for a number of reasons. The first is systemic.… Read more

Telling the story of temperature

Posted on 9th November 2021 by hello.brigstow

What is the most extreme temperature you have experienced? Take your time and have a moment to think about it. What was happening that day? Where were you? Which of your senses feature in the memory? Do any emotions come back to you? While you’re thinking about it, I’ll tell… Read more