Botanic Photonics

Interdisciplinary Research group in the Physics Department at the University of Bath, UK

Since 2022-24 Rox has worked with experimental theatre company Quarantine and a philosopher (Dr Lucy Tomlinson) on a project about the cultural value of Beauty, in both science and the arts.

The project also touches on science’s role in culture, aims and evaluation in research, education and engagement.

We continue to build on the project, so get in touch to find out what is happening next – or explore what we’ve found so far at our website:

thebeautyproject.site

In 2024 we’ve presented the work at:


Science in Public conference, University of Birmingham, 8–10 July 2024


International Conference on Philosophy & Meaning in Life, University of Liverpool, 17–19 June 2024


AHRC Everyday Creativity Research Network‘s Everyday Creativity in Science Symposium, University of Oxford, 10 May 2024

Einstein’s Garden @ Green Man Festival August 15th-18th 2024