Everyday Eco-Activism: Language, Art and Climate Change

Research & Zine-Making Focus Groups 

About the Project 

Good Growth Hub is looking for x 10 creative freelance practitioners whose work involves Climate Change or is an area of interest for them as part of our Freelance Exchange programme. 

We are looking for freelancers to act as co-researchers with the University of London's Institute of Culture, Languages and Societies department (ILCS). In the x3 workshops you will be exploring how to build positives narratives to change perspectives on climate change and using the findings of the workshops to create a collaborative zine, with the guidance of Jade Chao from Daikon Zine.  

Experience with film making, photography, zine-making are a plus. It is not essential, but it may also be beneficial if you speak a language other than English.

The zine and research will be submitted to the Arts and Humanities Research Council. 

Who is involved/funding the work: 

The work is funded by a small grant from the British Academy, which is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences. The team leading the research is from the University of London’s School of Advanced Study, who are working alongside the Good Growth Hub.

Some of the questions to think about during the sessions will be: 

What does 'climate action' mean to you? 

Do you have examples of action taking place in your local communities? 

What is the relationship between art, creativity & climate? 

Important dates:

• Applications close at 5pm on Monday 30th January 2025
• If your application is successful, you’ll need to be available 25th February, 4th March, 11th March 2025, from 12:30-5:30pm (lunch included) 

Fee:  

• You will be paid £330 in total (This fee includes travel of £10 per day and participation across the workshops) 
• The fee will cover the following; your time which includes attending and participating in the 4 hour focus groups across the 3 dates. The payment breakdown is as follows (£130 upfront and £200 upon completion of all three workshops).
   

Eligibility:

• You meet the programme's eligibility requirements if you are aged between 18-30 and if you are a current resident of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. Whilst we welcome freelancers who used to live in one of the four boroughs, priority will be given to those who currently live and have been educated in these areas.  
• Unsure if you are eligible for the programme? Please visit our website to check the requirements. 

Want to find out more about our Freelance Exchange programme? Visit our website for more information.