Jameel Arts & Health Lab announces recipients of Global Majority Scholarship
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24 April 2024
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- Jameel Arts & Health Lab announces three recipients of the Global Majority Fellowship for the Arts Health Research Intensive training course.
- The week-long residential programme, led by University College London (UCL) and the University of Florida, aims to equip participants with essential knowledge, skills, and networks to advance arts and health research.
- Recipients include professionals and a student from Chile, India and Morocco, with backgrounds in music, therapy, education, and medicine, demonstrating a diverse range of expertise and commitment to integrating arts into health practices worldwide.
The Jameel Arts & Health Lab announces three recipients of the Global Majority Scholarship, providing two professionals and one student with the opportunity to attend the Arts Health Research Intensive training course. Led by University College London (UCL) and the University of Florida, the week-long residential programme is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge, skills and networks to contribute to the advancement of arts and health research.
Held between 13-17 May 2024 at Britten Pears Arts, Snape Maltings, Suffolk, UK, participants will be taught by professionals including Daisy Fancourt and Jill Sonke, who are members of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab steering committee.
The 2024 recipients of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab Global Majority Scholarship are:
Mariana Occhiuzzi (Chile) - A musician, performer and researcher blending expertise in arts and medicine. She has initiated and managed various arts and health projects alongside teaching others about this intersection. Seeking to expand her skills and network, Mariana is pursuing a professional scholarship to further her studies and research. Her focus lies in investigating art and health initiatives in Latin America, aiming to understand their cultural impact and contribute to international research in the field.
Akshata Parekh (India) - A PhD student, therapist, facilitator and educator who uses the arts to promote mental and emotional wellbeing. She is currently developing a mental health literacy programme for nursing staff in three different hospitals using expressive arts therapy interventions in Pune, India. Participating in the course will directly inform her work in India and enable her to exchange knowledge with an international community. She is committed to advancing the field of arts in health, particularly within the context of medical settings.
Lamya Bizrane (Morocco) - A recent medical graduate and founder of a dance school. She has led initiatives using arts and creative activities to support patients and colleagues. They hope to learn about the evidence base around arts in health and improve their practical skills in research methodologies and evaluation so that they can contribute meaningfully to the field. Lamya's ultimate career aim is to integrate arts into therapeutic practices, with a particular focus on mental health in the Global South.