The food that we eat, the water that we drink, the air that we breathe — it is not an overstatement to say that everything in our life revolves around the environment. But while we are dependent on the environment, many of us urbanites have become distanced from nature. Shielded in concrete, air-conditioned buildings, many […]
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As the needs of various communities come to light in recent years, people have begun to look for more ways to enact positive change around us. Problems ranging from climate change to inequality have become increasingly complex, often overlapping each other – thus, designing the solution to one concern often becomes more than just […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the adoption of new ways of living, thinking and working. While we look ahead to the new norm with cautious optimism, there is a desire for deeper engagement of our identity and inner creativity. A collaboration between Student Affairs Office and the School of Art, Design and […]
In social forms of art, social interaction and participatory aspects of the practice are essential. Socially engaged art practice offers the opportunity to identify the structures underlying complex systems in contemporary society, allowing artists to intervene through artistic and social means creatively and effectively. In this field, we recognise that an artist’s value […]
The business world is changing rapidly and the economy is in a downturn, but startups continue to emerge with new innovations, ideas, and business strategies while creating impact in society. As businesses become increasingly profit centric, social enterprises have the power to positively impact the lives of many people and bring about lasting […]