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The IUR is a global hub for artists and researchers working experimentally with curiosity-driven research

In Search of Felt Meanings: Exploring Musicians’ Lived Experiences

In Search of Felt Meanings: Exploring Musicians’ Lived Experiences

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No Hammer Needed: An Interview with Luciana Haill

Sculptural Snogging Beyond the Binary by Simon Hall

Sculptural Snogging Beyond the Binary by Simon Hall

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