Conversations in Creativity

Conversations in Creativity is an informal seminar series hosted by the Institute for Creativity that brings different disciplinary perspectives together to share research relating to creativity in all its possible forms. In each session, two academics/researchers with links to the Institute will give a short (10-15 minute) presentation on aspects of their research. The presentations will be followed by conversation and audience Q&A.

All events take place from 12:30 to 14:00. Lunch, tea, and coffee are provided.

6 Oct: Creative Research Methodologies

THB-G010, 12.30-14.00

Prof Su-ming Khoo, School of Political Science and Sociology will introduce the new Journal for Creative Research Methods which began publishing in September 2025, and Dr Andrea Ciribuco, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures will introduce the ENLIGHT Blended Intensive Programme for postgraduate training, Language for Environmental Futures, LEaF, which will run from February to April 2027.

20 Oct: Launch of the Multimodal Engaged Art/Science Centre (MEASC)

The Bridge Room, Hardiman Building, 12.30-14.00

Conversations in Creativity celebrates the launch of the Multimodal Engaged Art Science Centre (MEASC), a new research centre within the Institute for Creativity. The launch will include a brief welcome from Dr. Jessamyn Fairfield (Director) and Dr. Rachel Quinlan (Deputy Director), as well as Dr. Liz Coleman speaking about “Atmospheric science via the Air Walk” and Dr. Michael Mc Gettrick speaking about “Music and Mathematics”. 

3 November: 'Counting Creativity' and the Question of Value in the 21st Century 

THB-G011, 12.30-14.00

 In this week's Conversations in Creativity, we'll be looking at the performing arts, the future of cultural production, and the big question of value in the 21st century. Addressing 'The Performing Arts, Public Subsidy and the Question of Value in the 21st Century', Dr Miriam Haughton is Associate Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies at the University of Galway and President of the Irish Society for Theatre Research. Speaking on 'Whose Creativity Counts? Tax Policy, Unequal Access to Support, and the Future of Cultural Production', Dr Maria O'Brien is a lecturer in taxation at the University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics & University of Galway School of Law. 

17 November: Conversations in Creativity, curated by MEASC

The Bridge Room, Hardiman Building, 12.30-14.00

Speakers TBC. 

1 December: Astrophotography to Paleoscience: Art, Science and Tourism

Ray Butler (School of Natural Sciences) and Karen Taylor (School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies)

THB-G011, 12.30-14.00