Institute for Inclusive Communities and Environments

Fostering interdisciplinary research that enriches lives, empowers communities and improves the world.

Institute Director
Tracey Reynolds

Associate Dean Research & Knowledge Exchange

New CPD Courses in Sound Design and Spatial Audio


We are delighted to announce that bookings are now open for two new short courses - Spatial Audio Fundamentals and Creative Sound Design for Music in Ableton Live will be taught by composers and musicians with expertise in spatial audio composition.

  • Our vision

    The Institute for Inclusive Communities and Environments (ICE) seeks to foster greater inclusivity and reduce inequalities among diverse individuals, communities, and environments. Using the arts, humanities, and social sciences our researchers and practitioners work collaboratively with communities, organisations, and policymakers in the UK and around the world to address the social and environmental challenges of our time.

Our research centres

We believe that the most powerful way to address the world's most complex social, economic and environmental challenges is  through interdisciplinary research. The Institute has six research centres that act as incubators of innovative research. Each centre transcends and brings together different disciplines. They also ensure appropriate support, mentorship and guidance for researchers across career stages.

There is really innovative work in terms of methods and approaches happening across the Institute, particularly how we are using arts and creativity as drivers of change. We’re putting communities at the centre of our research, empowering those who

- Professor Tracey Reynolds, Director of the Institute for Inclusive Communities and Environments

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