Creative Ecologies Research Cluster (CERC) members are award-winning and internationally renowned creative practitioners and researchers who are experts in photography, videography, sound, interactive media, curation and creative writing.

The cluster develops and leads a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary research including current projects in ecoacoustics, healthy ageing, XR and ecological engagement. CERC supports research collaborations across health and environmental sciences, integrating creative research methodologies across research design, fieldwork and outcomes that enable industry partners to share research with local communities and international audiences in diverse ways. This includes award-winning non-traditional research outputs such as exhibitions featuring aerial and underwater creative productions, VR, performances, audio-visual works and touring installations.   

The core members of CERC have nationally and internationally recognised expertise in creative practice research with multiple awards, competitive grants, and a spectrum of high-impact publications, including non-traditional research outputs with international recognition.