Creative Practice as Research: what might it reveal, embody or communicate? Panel discussion on Friday 21st Feb from 4.00-5.30 at Istituto Marangoni London.

Panelists include Michelle Lowe-Holder, Rafael El Baz, Nick Clements and Clare Lopeman. Each practitioner-researcher will share their distinctive approaches to research and the values represented in these in a discussion mediated by Kirsten Scott.

Exhibition of practice-based faculty research taking place from 17-28 February, weekdays from 10-5, in The Materials Lab (101).

Making Sense showcases the rich diversity and creativity of our tutors’ research activities, as they seek new meanings, methods, materials and futures for fashion and for design. In the context of local and global social, economic, cultural and environmental imperatives, these projects address urgent questions about the new potentialities of resources, identities, narratives, and materialities that may help to shape a better future.

Closing date for abstracts: 14th January 2025.

De Montfort University in Leicester will host FUTURESCAN 6 from September 9-10, 2025. The conference focuses on the transformations within the fashion and textiles industry and education, driven by political shifts, the integration of artificial intelligence, and changing societal values. The conference welcomes various submission formats including presentations, posters, and exhibits. 

Submissions for abstracts are now open until January 20, 2025.

The upcoming ISEE-Degrowth 2025, set for June 24-27 in Oslo, combines the 18th International Society for Ecological Economics Conference and the 11th International Degrowth Conference. This year’s theme is “Building Socially Just Postgrowth Futures - Linking Theory and Action.”

Deadline: January 31, 2025.

The Journal for Artistic Research (JAR) is an innovative, online, Open Access, and peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the dissemination of artistic research across various disciplines. Managed by the Society for Artistic Research (SAR), JAR offers a unique digital platform where research and art converge, promoting the integration of diverse methodologies, media, and insights.

Deadline: February 14, 2025.

The 11th Nordic Design Research Society (NORDES) Conference, scheduled for August 6-9, 2025, at OsloMet University in Oslo, Norway, invites contributions under the theme “Relational Design.” This conference serves as a pivotal moment for the design research community to reflect on the advancements and explorations at the completion of the first quarter of the 21st century.

Deadline: February 15, 2025.

Istituto Marangoni London invites scholars, practitioners, and community members to contribute to the international online symposium “Listening for the Echoes: Heritage Knowledges to Shape Fashion and Design Futures,” scheduled for May 1, 2025. This symposium aims to explore sustainable practices in fashion and design through the lens of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and indigenous methodologies.

Deadline: December 06, 2024.

The Practice-Based Fashion Research Network, funded by the AHRC and a collaborative effort between Northumbria University and Parsons School of Design, is currently inviting applications for a unique project that will run from September 2024 to July 2026. This initiative is designed to explore and expand the role of practice-based research within fashion studies and fashion practice as a tool for knowledge generation and dissemination.

On Thursday, December 5, Falmouth University and The Independent will host “Our Climate Present,” an event on sustainable fashion. This day-long event will take place at the Fashion and Textile Museum. The program is designed to address the role of sustainability in fashion, coinciding with World Climate Day. Attendees will engage with a range of topics through talks and hands-on workshops.

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 15:00–18:00 CET (Paris) the World Hope Forum will host a virtual event focused on cultural sustainability, curated by Monica Boța-Moisin. This free event, titled Interdependence, Interconnectedness, Kin & Care, will explore how cultural knowledge systems and values of kinship and care can transform creative and social landscapes for a more inclusive future.

Deadline: December 31, 2024.

The Responsible Fashion Series (RFS) is seeking submissions for its upcoming event, which will explore sustainability, biodesign, and technology in the fashion industry across the American Southwest from October 27 to November 7, 2025. This series will unfold in three distinct locations each offering unique perspectives on responsible fashion, environmental ethics, and innovation.