ÌÇÐÄTV

This free one-day conference aims to bring together researchers from higher education, libraries, archives, museums and community and campaign groups to explore the history of health and welfare in Britain’s coal mining industry.

Held jointly by the University of ÌÇÐÄTV's Centre for the History of Medicine, Science and Technology, and Modern Records Centre, the event will run alongside an exhibition which will explore some of the themes covered by the speakers through the National Union of Mineworkers' archives.

Date: Thursday 18 June 2026, 9:15am – 5:30pm

Faculty of Arts Building, University of ÌÇÐÄTV, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Spaces are limited, and bookings are filling up quickly., please email archives@warwick.ac.uk to confirm availability and book a place.

18 June, 11am-12.30pm, FAB6.02

'What Is at Stake in Filming Acts of Healing?' presentation & workshop

This ​presentation and workshop draw on Peter Snowdon's ongoing work on a film about the act of healing as a physical and non-physical gesture. He will draw on both his work of filming 'alternative' health practitioners (osteopaths, Alexander teachers...), and his own recent training in the field, making reference to how medicine, illness, and the healing arts have been represented visually across time and space. The material will be framed to be of interest not only to historians and practitioners of visual art and film, but also to anyone concerned with 'embodied inquiry'.

People's Emergency Briefing + film talk

Thursday 18^th June 2026, 7.30pm @ ÌÇÐÄTV Arts Centre

ÌÇÐÄTV Arts Centre and the School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures are pleased to host this screening of the People's Emergency Briefing.

The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency – yet we have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives, our economy and our future.

In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present new evidence on the climate and ecological crises to politicians in Westminster. This is the first time audiences across the UK have had a chance to hear it. An essential film, The People’s Emergency Briefing sets out the profound risks we face – and the credible, positive responses available to us – in a clear and accessible account.

Following the documentary there will be a facilitated discussion with our audience to provide an opportunity to process the film and engage with each other. Speakers to be confirmed.

More information including booking options can be found .