UCL BRANCH
(RESEARCH)
UCL CHANGEMAKERS X ARTSMH
The UCL ChangeMakers X ARTSMH Creative Research Programme is similar to the main ARTSMH creative groups. This programme runs from May-August (4 sessions), aims to understand how effective is the ARTSMH program in helping students maintain good mental wellbeing (in general: whether practicing art and self-reflection regularly in non-therapeutic settings could help maintain and obtain better mental health). Not only do we aim to measure the effectiveness of the programme, but we also aim to help UCL students better understand and experience the power of arts in creating and maintaining good mental well-being. Participants will be encouraged to reflect, explore and express in these sessions. Throughout this programme, 3 creative sessions will be held by each group (once per month). The main ARTSMH organisation will provide guidelines and assistance throughout the entire programme.
PROJECT LEAD (STAFF & STUDENT)
DR. KERI WONG
SUPERVISOR & LEAD STAFF, UCL CHANGEMAKERS
Assistant Professor (UCL)
Psychology & Human Development
Institute of Education (IOE)
PI, UCL-PENN Global Covid Study
Twitter: @DrKeriWong
Website: keriwong.com
AIKO LEUNG
FOUNDER & CO-CHAIRMAN
Committee . Project Leader UCL Branch
University College London (UCL)
BSc Psychology with Education
BPS (Student Committee),
Chair-Elect/ Incoming Chair
LinkedIn: Aiko Leung
Website: aikoartdesign.com
PROJECT LEADERS
RYAN LAU
CO-CHAIRMAN & TREASURER
Co-Founder. Committee .
Project Leader UCL Branch
University College London (UCL)
BSc Natural Sciences
TRISTA WU
SECRETARY & HEAD OF CREATIVE GROUP
Co-Founder. Committee .
Project Leader UCL Branch
University College London (UCL)
BA Education Studies
ANGUS CHUNG
RESEARCH OFFICER
Co-Founder . Committee .
Project Leader UCL Branch
University College London (UCL)
BSc Psychology
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HENRY WANG
CO- OPPORTUNITES & WELFARE OFFICER
Co-Founder. Committee .
Project Leader UCL Branch
University College London (UCL)
BSc Psychology with Education
YUTONG CHENG
CO- OPPORTUNITES & WELFARE OFFICER
Co-Founder. Committee .
Project Leader UCL Branch
University College London (UCL)
MA Comparative Education
GROUP LEADERS. ASSISTANTS
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SAMANTHA LAM
PAINTING/DRAWING GROUP LEADER
University College London
BA Education
ALEXIA ALEXANDRESCU
PAINTING/DRAWING ASSISTANT
University College London
BSc Psychology
Art instagram : @alessascrapbook
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RANIA IMAN VIRJEE
MUSIC GROUP LEADER
CHRISTINA XIE
PAINTING/DRAWING ASSISTANT
University College London
BSc Psychology with Education
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SOFIA HONG
DANCE ASSISTANT
University College London
BSc Psychology and Language Sciences
WAI LAM LEUNG
MUSIC ASSISTANT
University College London
MSci Psychology
GROUP LEADERS & ASSISTANTS' FEEDBACKS
Here are some adjectives that our group leaders & assistants used to describe the project
refreshing, fun, exciting, relaxing, inspiring, happy, fulfilling, enjoying, sentimental
“It was a very rewarding journey and thank you for involving us, it's a great project :)”
“[...] we would just like talk about whatever came to mind so that part was really nice because we actually could focus on conversation.”
“It just feels like a sense of fulfillment when we saw the participants waving very happily at the end our session.”
“It was very nice to see the final collaborative artwork come together. Participants are putting their ideas and sort of like putting their personality into it, and that was very exciting.”
“ I learned a lot from others as they open your mind to new horizons. We all came from different backgrounds, we learnt a lot about new things and music and that was very, very nice. It is an interesting way to learn about someone without having them saying about their personality and what they do, like you can learn a lot from what they listen to and what they enjoy.”
“[...] we would just like talk about whatever came to mind so that part was really nice because we actually could focus on conversation.”
“ Very good to connect to people and meet new people, especially as a fellow at the end of the year when you know everyone’s located at everywhere. It's nice to be able to have that link with people from university and make this type of friendships [...] ”
“Sometimes it's just hard to say how you feel so sometimes like dancing it out it's just easier to express yourself, so I do think this can help yeah”
RESULTS (ART SESSIONS IMPACT ON SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS & MENTAL HEALTH)
ARTWORK (MUSIC)
UCL ChangeMakers x ARTSMH - Music Group
Angus Chung: piano harmonies
Henry Haocheng Wang: rap vocal
Wai Lam Leung: main vocal, choir, backing
Rania Imãn Virjee: piano theme and drums
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Our composition, "Cassette Tape", is a reflection of our feelings and emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main theme is nostalgia, remembering and reflecting on life pre-COVID. The piano theme and harmonies constitute the base of this piece with intermittent cassette tape sounds and background backing. Two musical forms of vocal delivery are represented here: singing and rapping, as diverse music mediums to reflect and express ourselves.
ARTWORK (PAINTING/DRAWING)
ARTWORK (DANCE)