Jameel Arts & Health Lab Conversation Series: Episode 1
The first episode of the series examines a groundbreaking report on the economic impact of arts and cultural heritage. The report finds that engaging in arts and culture is enhances well-being while simultaneously generating £8bn a year in societal and productivity gains.
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Date
31 January 2025
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Report
UK Arts & Health Report
Monetising the Impact of Culture and Heritage on Health and Wellbeing
Conversation Series Overview
The Jameel Arts & Health Lab Conversation Series is a monthly online forum spotlighting the latest research, trends, and global perspectives at the intersection of arts and health. Designed for artists, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, each session features leading experts who unpack new evidence and innovative approaches shaping the field.
Episode One
The first episode of the series examines a groundbreaking report on the economic impact of arts and cultural heritage. The report finds that engaging in arts and culture is enhances well-being while simultaneously generating £8bn a year in societal and productivity gains.
The discussion features expert insights from a panel of leading figures in the fields of arts, health, and economics.
Read the report here: Groundbreaking Report on Arts & the UK Economy
Speakers
Nils Fietje, PhD
Founding Co-Director, Jameel Arts & Health Lab
Nisha Sajnani, PhD
Founding Co-Director, Jameel Arts & Health Lab
Daisy Fancourt, PhD
Professor of Psychobiology & Epidemiology
Harman Sagger
Head Economist, Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)