Summary of the impact

Harrison makes public sculptural installations using and referencing the processes of firing clay in live public experiments that draw on, and become metaphors for, socio-political events. A Residency at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London (October 2012-March 2013) enabled Harrison to bring the process and methods of these innovative time-based works (developed since 2002) to a larger public, including those in education at all levels and professional audiences, transforming attitudes, knowledge and understanding of the ceramics field, and contributing to significant economic impact via visitor numbers and practical workshops. The V&A has c1.6million visitors in any six-month period, 50,000 school trips, and a substantial online audience.

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The public debate on the conflict between creation and evolution has been changed by Conor Cunningham's research:

• Dissemination and promotion of Cunningham's writings by the Archbishop of Canterbury within the Church of England contributed to new ways of thinking in the church.
• Reviews of his book in a wide range of non-academic journals and blogs, together with the writing, presenting and broadcasting of a BBC documentary (with over a million viewers and subsequent syndication to Australia, Canada, and New Zealand) contributed to narrowing the gap between academic and public discourse.
• Subsequent public debates at Lambeth Palace and elsewhere have contributed to a deeper public understanding of the relation between science and religion.
• Talks and an online seminar given to church leaders and groups together with reviews of the book from secular scientific communities have created new dialogue between these two groups.

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With the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War approaching, there is increased national and international interest in this conflict. The `home front' in Britain during that conflict is one that is relatively under-researched. At Sunderland, Smith's research into this social context has led to her being asked to help a local museum develop teaching materials for schools and the wider community as part of preparations for the centenary events. Her research has also influenced the production of genealogy programmes on television.