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The way of Zen: representing Zen through cinematic audiovisual language

Research Portal October 1, 2026 Tianpeng Yao

This study explores how the audiovisual language of cinema can embody the abstract aesthetics of Zen through a series of experimental creative practices and the production of a documentary film, combined with analyses of previous Zen-themed films and related literature. Adopting a practice-as-research methodology, the study comprises multiple audiovisual experiments inspired by Zen aesthetics,...

Exploration of the impact of a school-based mindfulness programme with students who are experiencing social, behavioural and/or emotional and well-being difficulties, alongside literacy difficulties

Research Portal October 1, 2026 Laura Thompson

Evidence suggests that those who experience recurrent challenges with literacy are more likely to develop well-being difficulties, with their difficulties having an impact on their self-esteem (Burden, 2008; Jordan & Dyer, 2017; Rose, 2009). Although most students with literacy needs will receive some form of support for their learning difficulty, psychological support is rarely offered...