Creative Lives is delighted to announce that Professor Daisy Fancourt has accepted our invitation to become a Creative Lives Ambassador.

Daisy is currently a Professor of Psychobiology & Epidemiology at University College London, Director of the National Centre for Social Prescribing Data & Analysis, and Director of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Arts & Health.

She has published over 300 scientific papers, won over two dozen academic prizes, and is listed as one of the most highly cited scientists in the world. 

Her new book, Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health uses robust, evidence-based science to demonstrate the potentially life-changing impact cultural engagement can have on our mental and physical wellbeing. 

Daisy’s research and publications provide extensive evidence to support the work of Creative Lives in championing community-led creative groups, and the impact of everyday creativity.

"It’s a true privilege to be a Creative Lives Ambassador," says Daisy. "Creative Lives plays such an important role championing creative engagement in the UK and supporting grassroots activities and organisations working within communities. I hope that together we can continue to raise the profile of the phenomenal impact that this work has.”

We look forward to working with Daisy to raise the profile of everyday creativity, and achieve a step change in public and policy recognition of the importance of arts participation.

Daisy will be speaking about Art Cure at a number of events and festivals throughout 2026. 

See the list of Daisy's speaking engagements here

You can also watch our interview with Daisy, filmed at the Art Cure launch event at Somerset House in January 2026.