Research group leads: Dr Heidi Morstang and Dr Sarah Blissett

The Land Water Research Group is a collective of international academic researchers specialising in art, design, architecture, and built environment practices. We adopt interdisciplinary methods to explore diverse creative and critical practices. The research group serves as a platform for dialogue and exchange of ideas concerning nature, culture, aesthetics, and the representation of land, landscape, and place.

It aims to foster critical engagement and reflection on environmental issues and climate change. We aim to develop future projects, such as exhibitions, publications, and collaborative research proposals. Postgraduate students are encouraged to participate in all research activities.

Research in art, design and architecture has a unique ability to offer valuable insights into contemporary environmental challenges. The research group is dedicated to exploring how these specialist fields can deepen our understanding of shared environment.

The group runs a series of research seminars, workshops and symposia with the aim to bring together our international community of researchers and postgraduate students to share common research interests and develop new projects. 

The research group is based at the University of Plymouth, UK, and organises research events on campus and online.