Is kindness vital in unkind times?  What is the value of kindness?  How do neurologists and psychologists understand kindness?  What motivates people to acts of kindness?  Where does kindness interact with creativity and healthcare?

Is kindness our secret weapon?

A week of curiosity designed to stimulate creative brains — combining in-person and online events. Blending familiar elements with fresh approaches — thought-provoking talks, a rich creative programme and exhibitions — this year also introduced Threads – small group sessions designed to spark action and shape the future.

Most in person events took place in the Naughton Institute, Trinity College Dublin.  Both online and in person events were free to attend.

Each year, the programme reflects our commitment to creativity, community, inter-disciplinarity, equity and the transformative power of collaboration, as well as our active response to transition and turmoil.

Events

Monday
June 9th

Speakers Programme: 2025 Opening Day

Celebrating activity inspired by or developing from last year’s event, and detailing the week ahead.

Tuesday
June 10th

Speakers Programme: Activating Kindness

Exploring the neurological and psychological roots of kindness — and how it’s practiced in real-world contexts.

Wednesday – Friday
June 11th – 13th

Threads Programme

Small expert groups came together to focus on how to move the dial on the rich discussions arising from nine global Creative Brain Weeks, multiple cultures and varied health care services.

Monday – Friday
June 9th – 13th

CREATIVE PROGRAMME, ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME AND EXHIBITION

Music, performance, visual art exhibitions, interventions and installations demonstrate the creative brain in action.

Creative Brain Week is

a Global Brain Health Institute innovation

at Trinity College Dublin,

presented in association with

Creative Aging International.

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