Description
As we head into exam period, we would encourage you to take some time away from your studies or even take your studies outdoors to enjoy some fresh air amongst the trees. Being outdoors during exam preparation offers numerous benefits, including improved mood, reduced stress, better concentration, and enhanced cognitive function, all of which can contribute to better exam performance.
This spring and summer, visitors to Kew Gardens can experience Of the Oak, a one-of-a-kind immersive art installation that celebrates the oak tree as a vital hub of biodiversity.
The ground-breaking artwork is the creation of world-renowned experiential artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast, who have had global success with their previous work exhibiting at the likes of the Saatchi Gallery, The Barbican, Cannes Film Festival and the ACMI.
The newly commissioned artwork located within Kew’s landscape is massive in scale at 6 metres. It focuses on the inner workings of the Lucombe oak at Kew Gardens, creating a ‘digital double’ of the oak by using extensive real-world data captured in collaboration with Kew’s scientists and horticulturists.
Of the Oak is an invitation to witness the oak tree as a living monument of connection, bringing to life the symbiotic relationships of the 2,300 species which oak trees can support.
The experience is multisensory and interactive – as a visitor, you can impact the motions of the oak on screen by moving in front of it. And with an online guided breathing meditation, you can synchronise your breathing with the rhythms of the oak.
As part of the experience too, you’ll find out more about the future of trees and the important work that Kew is doing to protect them.
Please note that this is an opportunity for you to enjoy Kew Gardens at your leisure and is not a group tour.
Price £5 (includes entry to Kew Gardens)
You can enter the Gardens between 10am to 8pm (last entry 7pm)
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/students/international-students/trips-and-events/day-trips/
Detailed Description
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the ISS trips?
The day trips are open to all current Imperial College students, including EU and UK students.
Unfortunately non-Imperial friends and family members are unable to attend.
How do I register and pay?
You will need a credit or debit card to pay for the trip. Once you have made payment, you will receive an email asking you to complete the emergency contact form. Joining instructions and tickets to the trip will only be released upon completion of the contact form.
What do I do if I need to cancel?
Tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
Please be aware that as tickets for our trips are purchased in advance by the International Student Support team, we are unable to provide a refund of money if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend, you may find another Imperial Student to take your place. You will need to email us to let us know.
