Art Cure: An evening with Daisy Fancourt

We're pleased to be kick-starting our 2026 events programme with the world-leading expert and award-winning scientst, Professor Daisy Fancourt.

Daisy will be with us on Thursday 15th January at 7pm to discuss her fascinating new book, Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health.

Described as 'a revelation' by Melvyn Bragg and 'fascinating, compelling & inspiring' by Dr Christopher Bailey (World Health Organization), Art Cure offers us incredible insights into the tangiable benefits of the arts on our mental and physical wellbeing. Illumintating ground-breaking research across areas such as neuroscience, psychology & physiology, alongside true stories of people who've experienced radical changes in their health through the arts, Art Cure is a must-read for those of us looking to rethink our relationship with art & culture and just how crucial they can be for a longer, fulfilling life.

Daisy will be in conversation with Jordan from the bookshop, before taking questions from the audience and signing copies of Art Cure.
Tickets are £6 standard admission or £25 including a copy of the book. Complimentary drinks will be provided.

See you there!

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About Daisy Fancourt:

Daisy Fancourt is Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology at University College London where she heads the Social Biobehavioural Research Group, and Director of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Arts and Health. She has published 300 scientific papers, won over two dozen academic prizes and is listed as one of the most highly cited scientists in the world. Daisy is also a multi-award-winning science communicator and has been named a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and BBC New Generation Thinker.