Creative Collaboration at the Biophysical Sciences Institute

Join Us for Creative Collaboration at BSI

Discover the possibilities for creative collaboration at the Biophysical Sciences Institute. This event brings together researchers and creatives to share ideas, spark connections, and explore new ways to communicate cutting-edge research.

The session involves:

• Short presentations showcasing current BSI research directions 
• Dedicated time for open discussion, networking, and forming new partnerships
• A rare opportunity to view selected artefacts from the Durham University Collections archive

What to expect  

The BSI is a welcoming space, friendly and supportive. All are welcome to attend.

We have funding for participating creatives, including travel and covering the costs of their time (in line with Artists’ Union rates). 

Register and access this funding via the form: Creative Collaboration at BSI – Fill in form

Timings 

11:00 Welcome & introductions  

11:20 Ethos, funding schemes and fellowships.  

11:30 Science snapshots 

12:00 Snapshots on creative professionals 

12:30 Lunch

1:00 Science snapshots 

1:30 Curator Gemma Lewis gives an insight into the Durham University collections archive

2:00 Refreshments

2:30 Close

What comes next?

Seedcorn Funds: Where connections are made at the session we have follow-on funding available to cover creatives time and allow discussions to flourish.  

Grow Funds: Larger, later stage funding is also available to support projects to develop to a stage where they can attract external funding.

More about our funding schemes

Our science 

Biophysical Sciences Institute research focus on topics that blur the lines between scientific subjects. Our researchers' work bends the traditional boundaries of the natural sciences, encompassing physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, psychology, and engineering. 

This is a powerful approach as it harnesses exciting new ways of looking at the life sciences and has led to some of the biggest scientific breakthroughs of our time. Examples of this approach within the BSI include;

• New technologies to visualise biological structures in greater detail. 
• Mathematical and computational approaches to explore how biological systems work.
• Physics principles to understand the forces that shape the behaviour of living systems.

More about our research themes here.

More about the Biophysical Sciences Institute 

Any questions? 

Email bsi.manager@durham.ac.uk