The Social Sculpture Research Unit (SSRU) is an interdisciplinary research forum and practice network.

Inspiring 
new thinking, engagement and action in the field of social sculpture and related transformative practices

Developing
insights, methods and practices toward a humane and ecologically sustainable future

Creating opportunities
for new forms of enquiry and transformative action in which we are creative participants

Supporting research
on social sculpture and connective, transformative practices, including material on its influences and evolution

Connecting and contributing
to the growing community of practitioners in social sculpture and related fields of connective and transformative practice

Our commitment to an expanded conception of art and its significance for a free, democratic and ecologically viable future, involves exploring social sculpture and connective practices, whilst engaging with the work of Joseph Beuys and other thinkers and practitioners whose vision, formulations and works are central to this field.