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Play in the Academy: What if we took play seriously at work?

Play in the Academy: What if we took play seriously at work?

Posted on 29 June 2026 by hayleytrowbridge

What role does play have in our professional lives? Play can help us to think differently, support learning, build collaboration, and spark joy. And yet, in many university settings – […]

Reimagining Alcohol Free, Night-Time Economy Social Activities in Cathays

Reimagining Alcohol Free, Night-Time Economy Social Activities in Cathays

Posted on 26 March 2026 by hayleytrowbridge

Across the UK, alcohol remains central to the social currency of the night‑time economy. Despite some indicators of shifts in attitudes towards alcohol in younger demographics, evening-based activities for young […]

Doing Research Differently: Principles for equity in creative and participatory research settings

Doing Research Differently: Principles for equity in creative and participatory research settings

Posted on 27 November 2025 by hayleytrowbridge

In April 2025, a group of researchers, practitioners and creatives came together at a Method Hackathon hosted by the Creative and Innovative Research Methods Community of Practice and SPARK. The […]

Creative Disruption: A brief guide to convening a method hackathon

Creative Disruption: A brief guide to convening a method hackathon

Posted on 7 August 2025 by hayleytrowbridge

In April 2025, the Creative and Participatory Research Methods Community of Practice hosted a method hackathon with SPARK. The event explored how to challenge knowledge hierarchies, amplify underrepresented voices, and […]

Developing a cross-sector Community of Practice: A blueprint for sharing knowledge, skills and connections

Developing a cross-sector Community of Practice: A blueprint for sharing knowledge, skills and connections

Posted on 16 December 2024 by hayleytrowbridge

In recent years, cross-sector collaboration has gained increasing prominence within the research world. Within this context, SPARK has been exploring how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can serve as effective structures […]

Breaking Down Silos: Creating the foundations for localised knowledge and expertise mobilisation between communities and research institutions

Breaking Down Silos: Creating the foundations for localised knowledge and expertise mobilisation between communities and research institutions

Posted on 18 November 2024 by hayleytrowbridge

“It feels very individualistic—lots of separate work going on, not so much collaboration within the sectors let alone across the sectors.” – Cathays Future Lab Attendee. This observation cuts to the […]