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Can both productive stitch and subversive stitch be understood as therapeutic? This research seeks to explore the role of sewing in 19th century asylums and their relevance to contemporary wellbeing. (read more) -
Can handling 'playful things' provide focus and relieve anxiety? Students are increasingly seeking mental health support – most commonly for anxiety disorders. This research will explore how touch can be a tool for relieving anxiety. (read more)
Brigstow brings researchers from different disciplines together with a range of partners across the city and beyond to experiment in new ways of living and being.
