British Academy/Wellcome Trust Conferences bring together scholars and specialists from around the world to explore themes related to health and wellbeing.

This conference will bring together experts from the fields of sociology, science technology and society, public health, air pollution science, data science (visualisation), and data art to uncover how air quality is communicated in the public realm. Featuring cutting-edge research on the ‘air quality information landscape’, it will unpack how ‘the air’ is communicated in digitally mediated space. By convening individuals from across disciplines, this conference will create new opportunities for collaboration and will highlight how disciplinary restrictions may hinder collaborative thinking and approaches to air quality communication.

The one-day event will bring together speakers from across the world of air quality, from artists and app-makers to academics and activists – including Dr. Maria Neira from the WHO, Professors Javier Lezaun, Nerea Cavillo and Dr Heather Price, app developer Jaideep Singh and composer Love Ssega. Together (and in dialogue with attendees) we will explore how the air is communicated in our world, and how we can enhance this communication. You can find out more about the conference and speakers here.

Conference participants will be invited to co-design a short film to highlight its key themes and outcomes.

The conference will take place on 13th March 2025, at the Prince Phillip building in London. Early registration is recommended, as limited in-person spots are available.  In person tickets cost £40, online cost £10 (concessions available), any questions or concerns please email kayla.schulte@imperial.ac.uk). 

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