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What makes public engagement with research so powerful is its ability to give diverse communities a voice. Beatboxing after Laryngectomy, a Beacon Bursary project led by Dr.Evangelos Himonides, did just this by giving laryngectomy patients a platform to be seen and heard. The activity has also influenced his ideas for future research.[[{"fid":"3645","view_mode":"xl","fields":{"format":"xl","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"dsc_2464.jpg","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"xl","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"dsc_2464.jpg","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"height":"4016","width":"6016","class":"media-element file-xl"}}]] In a series of Beatboxing workshops, delivered in partnership with Shout at Cancer, Dr Evangelos brought together clinicians, patients with laryngectomies and young East London audiences to explore the role of beatboxing in voice rehabilitation and to raise awareness of the difficulties facing those without voice boxes. Culminating in a final performance, a world premiere of Beatboxing Without a Voice, at the Olympic Village on 8th April 2017. We asked Dr. Evangelos to tell us more about his project, what public engagement with research means to him and how the Beacon Bursary award supported his vision.Why did it feel important to you to undertake this project/piece of engagement? And how does it relate to your research?I have been very passionate about supporting people with special needs and/or disabilities, but also people that face particular challenges. Throat cancer patients face multiple challenges, from the time of diagnosis, to surgery, rehabilitation, and integration. Laryngectomy has a direct impact on patients鈥� ability to communicate with other people, and make themselves understood. In some of these challenging situations, greater awareness and understanding of the condition could enable laryngectomees to feel less excluded. This is why we wanted to engage the wider, unaffected, public in this event, and raise awareness, through singing activity. My own research often centres on singing and its countless facets (e.g. artistry, expression, acoustics, psychoacoustics, technology, development, therapy, rehabilitation, etc.)[[{"fid":"3621","view_mode":"xl","fields":{"format":"xl","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"dsc_2006.jpg","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"xl","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"dsc_2006.jpg","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"height":"3384","width":"6016","class":"media-element file-xl"}}]]How did the Beacon Bursary award facilitate that?The Beacon Bursary allowed us to realise a long-time aspiration to establish whether Beatboxing could be a meaningful artistic, but also developmental and supportive activity with people that had undergone laryngectomy. We managed to structure a number of training sessions that led to a final public performance at the Olympic Village. Thanks to the support of UCL Culture, we were able to employ a world-leading Beatboxing artist (Marv Radio), and a renowned Classical singer (La Verne Williams), access necessary equipment, and also rent a venue at the Olympic Village, where we held the final public performance.How did your collaboration with Shout at Cancer come about?My collaboration with the charity Shout at Cancer really is a celebration of the importance of the symbiotic relationship of teaching, research and scholarship. Some years ago, a young and energetic medical doctor, Dr Thomas Moors, enquired about the possibility of undertaking the postgraduate module that I lead named 鈥淐horal Conducting, Leadership and Communication鈥�. Interestingly, he did not fit the usual 鈥榩rofile鈥� of my post-graduate demographic. He was not a music educator, but a junior medical doctor practising in ENT. Thomas was (and still very much is!) a man with a plan; he had a vision of forming the UK鈥檚 first ever 鈥楢laryngeal Choir鈥� and wanted to join our programme in order to sharpen his conducting skills, but also in order to become introduced to the evidence base on leadership and communication. I was fascinated by his vision and aspirations, and we have kept 鈥榯he discourse鈥� and enthusiasm alive since, trying to identify potential synergies. Last year, Thomas founded Shout at Cancer, and I have been trying to support him in a number of ways, but also in identifying future research foci.[[{"fid":"3677","view_mode":"xl","fields":{"format":"xl","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"xl","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"height":"4016","width":"6016","class":"media-element file-xl"}}]]What did you discover about the use of beatboxing in speech rehabilitation and trauma recovery?The first and most important realisation is that all participants have had an absolutely wonderful experience. But many other positive things have emerged. Beatboxing has proven to be a great outlet for artistic expression for alaryngeal singers for two quite different reasons. First, beatboxing is a very inclusive, pluralistic, and also democratic artform. In beatboxing 鈥渆very sound is valid鈥�; this offers a wonderful opportunity to laryngectomees to produce sounds that are not necessarily going to be mapped onto an elitist conventional 鈥榓esthetic chart鈥�. They do not have to conform, which is somewhat liberating. Second, many of the popular beatboxing sounds are not 鈥榲oiced鈥� anyway(i.e. coming from the vibration of the vocal folds) 鈥� this means that laryngectomees can produce similar sounds and sound effects as non alaryngeal singers. One additional benefit from engaging in beatboxing is its strong reliance on rhythm/timing. The participants reported that this was very beneficial for their breathing and muscle control. We are keen to research this systematically in the future.How do you view the relationship between the arts and health? What鈥檚 next for research in this area? Do you see a future in which the two are better integrated?I am very glad that you have asked this question! Although things have changed dramatically over the past two decades, there still is a remarkable part of the population and, quite disappointingly, the funding, government, and policy making worlds that are not quite aware how arts and health go in tandem. There is a growing body of research that clearly demonstrates the importance of musical and other artistic activity in rehabilitation, mental health, palliative care, development, pain management, but also healing. Arts, Health and Wellbeing research centres across the world and within the UK are making remarkable progress in carving a more promising future of synergies between the Arts and Sciences by conducting systematic research that interrogates this relationship. Thinking about fostering the integration of arts with sciences (applied or not), one cannot but celebrate the success of 宅男视频 own Bachelors of Arts and Sciences programme (BASc). I am extremely proud to announce my recent collaboration with BASc and the Digital Arts in Education (DARE) centre in launching 宅男视频 first ever music related course (now validated and to become available next academic year) titled 鈥淚nteractions of Music and Science鈥�.[[{"fid":"3661","view_mode":"xl","fields":{"format":"xl","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"xl","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"Credit: Dr. Evangelos Himonides","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"height":"4016","width":"6016","class":"media-element file-xl"}}]]Why is public engagement with research so important?I might be biased, as I am an academic at the UCL Institute of Education, the world鈥檚 number one institution in educational and social sciences research. Education is therefore core to my ethos, heart and soul, whatever these mean to different colleagues here at greater UCL. Public engagement with research is not just important, it is absolutely vital. During these challenging times, where even the notion of 鈥榝act鈥� (i.e. the core of scientific enquiry) is being tortured to its limits, it is engagment that needs to be nurtured and fostered. Increased engagement leads to better education and better education leads to a better society, and this, in my opinion, is a fact!What did you find challenging about the process? Particularly working with patients who have been through the trauma of throat cancer and laryngectomy?Multiple challenges existed, but these could not compete with the rewards. Unfortunately, when collaborating with a group that is continually facing major challenges, planning can never be strict, and one has to be prepared for unpredictability. This might involve remission, reaction to new medication, issues with valves, infections, psychosomatic problems, on top, of course, of everyday 鈥榓dministrivia鈥�  that might get in the way. When running a project that involves many people, one can sometimes get carried away to hope that participants would be in a state of 鈥榗ryostasis鈥� between sessions. This, obviously, is not the case. Thankfully, the people at Shout at Cancer, including the patients, are experienced and very sympathetic to this unique context and the various challenges. The levels of altruism and collegiality have been remarkable, and I feel honoured and inspired to have been given the opportunity to conduct this project.How would you sum up your experience?I think that it would be better for me to offer quotations from members of the public instead:"As a Laryngectomy participant, this was a unique experience performing in front of people of all ages & letting them know that life is to live on even after losing natural speaking ability"."Really interesting to see the work done and the progress made by the alaryngeal individuals, and learn more about the challenges they face and what can be done"."Fantastic!! Great community feel to the event, very entertaining and thought-provoking"."This event was truly inspirational. To hear the stories of the larynx group, accompanied by the beautiful words spoken by the children and then the great music really touched my heart. I think the work of all those involved should be applauded and supported. I hope in the future similar events can happen to raise awareness and get the needs of this condition more in the public eye"."This was an inspirational and informative event. The concept was so simple yet so uplifting. Thank you for the opportunity to hear patients, professionals, young people and the public share in making amazing music together"."The speeches delivered by some of the participants were moving and thought provoking. Understanding that the operation not only removes the voice box but also make the act of breathing so much hard gave me a new sense of respect and appreciation for what these people are going through. The courage and physical stamina they have shown in the face of their situation is a massive inspiration". What鈥檚 next for you?We shall continue pursuing further funding opportunities and designing future research. I am currently working towards the development of a baseline map of the acoustical properties of the alaryngeal voice, in collaboration with Thomas. We are also exploring possibilities with Wellcome and other funding bodies. The future is exciting. Thank you so much for supporting this work. I am very grateful to UCL Culture for the wonderful opportunity.Beatboxing after Laryngectomy was funded by the Beacon Bursary scheme. Beacon Bursaries are available to UCL staff and postgraduate research students looking to connect their research or teaching with people outside UCL. Interested in applying? Find out how here. 

[[{"fid":"16910","view_mode":"large","fields":{"format":"large","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Professor Harry Smith (r) sits across an outdoor table from Lucia Gahlin (l) in conversation. Behind them are a low garden wall, shrubs and plant pots.","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Professor Harry Smith and Lucia Gahlin","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"Professor Harry Smith and Lucia Gahlin","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"large","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Professor Harry Smith (r) sits across an outdoor table from Lucia Gahlin (l) in conversation. Behind them are a low garden wall, shrubs and plant pots.","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Professor Harry Smith and Lucia Gahlin","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"Professor Harry Smith and Lucia Gahlin","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"attributes":{"height":"510","width":"800","class":"media-element file-large"}}]]The Petrie Museum is saddened to learn that former Edwards Professor Harry Smith (1928-2024) passed away peacefully on Sunday 8 September at the age of 96. Professor Smith dedicated his life and career to the archaeology and history of the people of the Nile Valley, both ancient and modern. Following his distinguished work as Lecturer at the University of Cambridge, Professor Smith joined 宅男视频 in 1963, first as Reader and then as Edwards Professor of Egyptian Archaeology and Philology from 1970 until 1986.Alongside his teaching and the myriad responsibilities of these roles, Professor Smith was in charge of the Petrie Museum collection as part of a small and dedicated team, including curators Barbara Adams and Rosalind Janssen, and was founder and past President of the Friends of the Petrie Museum. His determination to ensure the safety and security of the collection for future generations never stopped. While it is an impossible task to detail all of Professor Smith鈥檚 achievements at the Petrie Museum, key accomplishments include (but are certainly not limited to): Leading the documentation and distribution of thousands of objects from the Wellcome Collection of Egyptian and Sudanese Antiquities to museums around the UKCommitted fundraising campaigns to relocate the Petrie Museum to a new, more suitable and safer buildingSupporting generations of students, and Petrie Museum staff, in their research and publication of the Petrie Museum collectionDocumentation and publication of the Petrie Museum collection, including the registration of thousands of objectsMore on Professor Smith鈥檚 research output can be found in this obituary from the University of Cambridge.We thank Professor Smith for his unwavering support for the Petrie Museum, including long after his retirement from UCL, and for inspiring so many people with this knowledge, enthusiasm and kindness throughout his lifetime. Here, we would like to share some personal reflections.Catriona Wilson (Petrie Museum Head of Collection):I first met Professor Smith in 2022 when he launched his book, Nubian Memoirs, with the Friends of the Petrie Museum. It was my very great privilege to host Harry at my house for the evening with Sue and Mike Davies so that they could join the book launch live on Zoom. I was subsequently able to spend a bit more time with Harry at his house last summer on the occasion of his 95th birthday along with Sue, Mike, Robert Morkot (President of the Friends of the Petrie Museum) and Lucia Gahlin (former Chair of the Friends). We spent a very happy afternoon in the sunshine together, admiring the roses and sharing memories of the Petrie Museum. I will never forget listening to Harry describe a time when, during a visit to UCL as a much younger man, he saw Flinders Petrie speaking to Margaret Murray in the Quad 鈥� to be one degree of separation from Petrie and Murray was quite incredible. Anna Garnett (Petrie Museum Curator):There are many people without whom the Petrie Museum collection would not be here today, and one of these is undoubtedly Professor Smith. I had the privilege of corresponding with him, via letters, during the years of Coronavirus lockdowns. As well as sharing personal insights into his work at UCL, and updates on his life, Professor Smith鈥檚 letters exuded kindness and patience for this enthusiastic Egyptologist and they will remain among my most prized possessions.I was only able to meet Professor Smith in person once, at the occasion of his 90th birthday party at UCL organised by the Friends of the Petrie Museum in June 2018. It was a very brief interaction, as he was very much in demand by all at the party, but in just a few minutes he said something to me as the new Curator of his beloved Petrie Museum collection that I鈥檒l never forget. 鈥淲hen you have a little bit of money, be sure to buy new showcases鈥�. Professor Smith鈥檚 concern for the safety of the collection remained with him long after he left UCL, and this will remain with me throughout my 宅男视频 career.