Dartington Trust confirms masters degree courses at Schumacher College, that were temporarily paused, have now resumed following talks with partners and stakeholders.
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Woven into the fabric of the land
Groundsmen Matt and Mark are just two of the hidden heroes whose daily role is to care for the natural fabric of the Dartington Estate.
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The tiny triungulin, one of nature’s smallest hitchhikers
Conservation warden Vicky Churchill reminds us that by keeping to footpaths we reduce damage to vital ecosystems for our non human friends.
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The challenges of the creative process and bringing ideas to life
Theatre maker Jane George reflects on the benefits of a residency at Dartington after spending a week working on a new piece with her company Strange Futures.
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Discovering the art and the importance of seaweed
The Cider Press Centre at Dartington has welcomed a new business which combines art with education to highlight the importance of our marine ecosystems.
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Prize launched for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds
The winner of a new writing competition for people from migrant backgrounds will get up to £15,000 in prize money, along with a residency here at Dartington and a chance to see their work published.
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Exploring nature through human, non human and the mechanical
Award-winning creative artist Tom Bailey explains talks about the fruitfulness of his Dartington residency which has taken inspiration from the wild Devon landscape.
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Theatre posing some chilling questions about the mechanics of power
A new theatre show questions whether we are allowing ourselves to become distracted by the 'dead cats' rather than focussing on who is pulling the strings of power.
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Weaving together the synergy of running and writing
"There’s something about the rhythm of running....that lets your thoughts bubble and jumble away ... suddenly things can make sense after a run." says writer and runner Adharanand Finn who is running a three-day retreat at Dartington.
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Acknowledging the achievements of actor and activist Paul Robeson
When Paul Robeson came to Dartington in 1930 to rehearse Shakespeare’s Othello (below), he delighted the Devon crowds. Today, a new event commemorates his time here.
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