‘Embedding Creative Practice as Research’ aims to build a vibrant, pluralistic, cross disciplinary, local research culture that fosters open-exchange and welcomes the new perspectives generated at the intersection of creative and critical praxis. This project takes seriously best practices in creative research, prioritising methodological and impact training, recognition of specialised skill sets in creative practice, and the ethical treatment of artist partners.

The Earth Institute is working with researchers in the College of Arts and Humanities on the UCD Research Culture ReCLAIM funded project led by Sarah Comyn (English, Drama and Film and Earth Institute member) with co-applicants P.J. Mathews, Katherine Fama, Caitriona Devery and Nicolas Pillai. The project utilises the newly established Trapdoor Theatre and Creative Arts Research Lab (CARL) to encourage researchers to embrace creative approaches, thereby building a sustainable research culture of creative research practice.