As of the beginning of this year, I became a new management group member of the Future Food Research Centre (FFRC) based in the Faculty of Science at the Waipapa Taumata Rau | the University of Auckland. The FFRC aims to improve food and nutrition security and sustainably through education, research, and innovation bringing together research expertise from the University and food industry stakeholders. The FFRC brings together multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral expertise to find solutions for problems related to food security, sustainability, climate change, systems efficiencies, waste utilisation, food sovereignty and innovation. I will be providing a brief overview of the last few years of my practice-based design research on Design for Sustainable Food Systems Change at the FFRC Seminar on 5 Nov 2024 in Room 303-G14, Faculty of Science, University of Auckland. The tentative programme is as follows: 10:00 am – Welcome10:10 am – Presentation (+ Q& A)10:10 am … Read More
Creativity and Artificial Intelligence – NAOInstitute symposium
NAOInstitute stands for the Natural, Artificial, and Organisation Intelligence Institute. These three facets represent the broad field of intelligence research, from biology and psychology, to sociology and business, to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The NAOInstitute hosts an ongoing series of informal symposia intended to bring intelligence research to the wider public in an easily digestible format. Each symposium has a single topic discussed by an expert panel, and an open Question and Answer session with the public. On 29 August 2024, the NAOInstitute will be exploring Creativity and Intelligence over a day-long symposium at the University of Auckland, OGGB 260-051. Just after midday, I am honoured to have been invited to be part of a panel at the symposium exploring Creativity and Artificial Intelligence. The other two panellists include Nan O’Sullivan, Head of the Design School at VUW and Dr Shahper Richter, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at UoA. Our … Read More
Health, Equality & Innovation – UTiM Keynote
I was honoured to be invited as a keynote speaker to the Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, to participate in a forum on “Health, Equality and Innovation: Paving the Way for a Brighter Future” on the 12 January 2024. With a focus on the 9th Sustainable Development Goal, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, my online presentation to the forum was on the following topic, “From Imagination to Innovation: Exploring the Boundless Possibilities of Creative Art Industries.” In the presentation, I explore the role of technology in extending human capabilities, but not as a means in itself. Rather, through the careful consideration of technology’s appropriateness for context can innovative and impactful outcomes be arrived at. The seminar recording, from the start of my presentation, can be accessed here:
Critical Edge 2023
As part of Critical Edge 2023 I was invited to present to the UoA CAI postgraduate students and discuss the question, “Is a creative academic career right for me?” The abstract of the presentation on the 30 August 2023 was, “Join us for a conversation between the Head and Deputy Head of School of Te Waka Tūhura Elam School of Fine Arts & Design, Fiona Jack and Angus Campbell. Fiona and Angus will explore the pathways they took from study, into creative industry, and then into the academy. They will discuss some of the key aspects of academic jobs, and how as creatives we attempt to balance practical and academic careers alongside life and family. As a doctoral candidate interested in an academic career this is your opportunity to hear insights and guidance from experienced academics working in senior positions within CAI.” Although Fiona intended to join me in the … Read More
UniNews – Angus Campbell: Harnessing Grassroots Design
Shortly after my arrival in Aotearoa to take up my new role as Director of Design in the Elam School of Fine Arts & Design at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland, I was interviewed by Margo White to explore some of my past work, interests and ideas for the new Design Programmes that were beginning to take shape. Here you can read the full article online: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2021/08/31/angus-campbell-grassroots-design.html
95bFM Ready Steady Learn
On Tuesday, the 3rd of August 2021 I was interviewed on the Ready Steady Learn slot on 95bfm’s Breakfast with Rachel. During the 8 minute interview, I had a conversation about my design passions, my move to Aotearoa New Zealand and the new UoA design programme. You can listen to to the interview here on the 95bFM bcast: https://95bfm.com/bcast/ready-steady-learn-w-dr-angus-campbell-august-3-2021 “Today on Ready Steady Learn, the new Leader of Design Programmes, Dr. Angus Campbell, comes up for a chat about his work and plans for the future. Whakarongo mai!”