Mapping creative clusters in rural England
New research looking at creative clusters in rural, as opposed to urban, settings.
The overriding significance of this new research is that it establishes that rural clusters exist across England and that the factors behind clustering do not differ from urban settings, hence policy interventions could have a significant positive impact in rural locations.
Digital Access to Arts and Culture
The final report on this 18-month research project has been published. Key recommendations include:
- Incorporate accessibility best practice into budgets
- Address previously invisible accessibility needs
- Incorporate online provision into accessibility strategies
- Develop a framework for digitisation and diversification
Female leadership in the workplace White Paper
There is progress but as ever there is still work to do:
While there are many examples where women have been demonstrating strong leadership through recent global challenges, the journey towards driving successful outcomes both on a personal and organisational level is often not equal for women leaders compared to that of men.
Jisc Futures: what will research look like in 2035?
Something of particular interest to Dawn. Really good to see this point:
Excellent research is no longer the monopoly of academia’s ivory towers or the engines of industry. An increasingly connected global network of makerspaces and home-based researchers is also generating ground-breaking knowledge.
Rhythm and Geometry: Constructivist art in Britain since 1951
A great show at the Sainsbury Centre if you are in Norwich between now and 17 July.
Gaining Ground: Crafts Council Exhibition
This is a show to catch if you are interested in global making practices and sustainability.
A new exhibition at the Crafts Council Gallery explores craft as a form of living knowledge that shapes global cultures and our relationship to nature.