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This panel discussion marked the culmination of a decade-long series celebrating the profound contributions of Anna Craft to the field of creativity and education. This final session aimed to:

  • Honour her legacy by reflecting on her impactful ideas on creativity;

  • Explore the continued relevance of her research in fostering creativity in educational settings;

  • Inspire future innovation in the field of creativity research and practice.

The panel discussion was led by past and present SIG leads, including Dr Kerry Chappell, Prof Teresa Cremin, Dr Victoria Kinsella, and Dr Lisa Stephenson. This panel facilitated dialogue with three invited speakers who explored the impact of Anna’s research on their own work.

Draft Programme

16:00pm          Welcome and Introduction; Kerry Chappell, University of Exeter; Teresa Cremin,
                            The Open University; Victoria Kinsella, Birmingham City University; Lisa
                            Stephenson, Leeds Beckett University

16:15pm            Panel Discussion; Vlad Glăveanu, Dublin City University; Jo Trowsdale, Newman
                            University; Jo Evans, St Christopher’s Trust;  Nancy Katingima Day, University of
                            Exeter

17:00pm           Reflections on Anna Craft’s Legacy

17:20pm           Closing Remarks; Kerry Chappell, Teresa Cremin, Victoria Kinsella, Lisa
                            Stephenson

17:30pm           Close of Event