"Rather than seeing knowledge as something separate that precedes or results from artistic activity, we can understand the expressive arts as embodying knowledges through practice. The artist doesn’t just apply knowledge to make art; the making itself constitutes a unique form of knowing"

Dr Penny Hay@penahay.bsky.social · last yr.

❤️ www.culturallearningalliance.org.uk/think-of-art...

Sharing a recent piece I co-wrote for @artsprofessional.co.uk with colleagues from @peoplespalaceproj.bsky.social and Orleans House Gallery on how research and the arts are working together on the #climate emergency Arts and research: Shaping climate action www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

Arts and research: Shaping climate action - Arts Professional

How are universities and the arts working together on challenging environmental issues connected with climate change? And what initiatives are emerging as a result? NCACE’s Evelyn Wilson has been find...

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Important news here for the #creativeindustries. Here's the mission "By 2035 the UK’s position as a global creative superpower will be enhanced with the UK becoming the number one destination worldwide for investment in creativity and innovation."

Christopher Smith@christophersmith.bsky.social · last yr.

Major boost for R&D for the #creative industries - a huge win for an important #growth sector Time now for @ukri.org to deliver the coherent strategic funding the sector needs to deliver economic benefit and scientific advance #IndustrialStrategy www.gov.uk/government/p...

Some really great articles in here and all free to access. I'm particularly looking forward to spending some time with "Ecologies of Collective Imagination' by @penahay.bsky.social and others.

Dr Penny Hay@penahay.bsky.social · last yr.

Honoured to have co-edited the Special Issue on Imagination for the International Journal of Art and Design Education, thanks to the team and all contributors. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14768070...

New free, online training session tomorrow on how to market your academic book from my colleagues @uolpress.bsky.social Details and sign up below - please share 👇 #AcademicPublishing #Marketing #PublishingTraining @oipassoc.bsky.social

University of London Press@uolpress.bsky.social · last yr.

Tomorrow we will be running a free training session for researchers on how to help your academic book to find its market. Sign up to attend here: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... #Authors #AcademicPublishing #Marketing #Training

There’s a growing need to connect academic research with local government practice and to support long-term partnerships, not just one-off projects. "Such collaboration can enhance decision-making and policy outcomes, especially in resource-constrained environments." blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/06...

"The antidote to our overlapping crises is not just better data or smarter technologies—it is expansive #imagination, cultivated not in labs or spreadsheets, but through the critical.. work of the humanities. Literature, philosophy, history, and the arts help us make sense of ourselves and others."

Christopher Smith@christophersmith.bsky.social · last yr.

"The #humanities ... won’t give us all the answers, but they keep us asking the right questions—and without that, no future worth having can be built." Peter Sutoris @wonkhe.bsky.social

A compelling lens on the landscape of cultural collaborations between higher education and the arts and culture sectors. It's been a huge joy and privilege to support and guide Josh in the development of this wonderful creative report. #storyarcs #culturalknowledgeexchange

National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange@ncace.bsky.social · last yr.

Our new publication by StoryArcs associate Dr Josh Weeks is out now. It begins with a realisation. Suddenly, you’re in a garden surrounded by stars. You don’t know how you got there; have no idea which interstellar threshold you had to cross... Read more here: ncace.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

📘We present to you our first policy brief “Degrowth for cities” writen by R&Di’s dear member Mike Duff. Our series of policy briefs - which will be coming out during this year - challenge conventional growth-centric policies by presenting alternatives. Read it here: degrowth.org/blog/2025/05...

Last week I was delighted to host our latest NCACE Collection showcase. If you couldn't join us, do tune in to hear from poet Dr Nick Makoha, Professor Bambo Soyinka, Dr Josh Weeks, Dr Josh Edelman, Zoe Seaton, Hannah Conway and Dr Laura Kemp and myself on our latest publications and case studies

National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange@ncace.bsky.social · last yr.

Thanks to everyone who joined and contributed to last week’s NCACE Collection Spring Showcase! We spotlighted some of our latest contributors and their recent publications. Listen here: soundcloud.com/user-2458372... NCACE Collection: ncace.ac.uk/collection/c...

How can we support effective distributed leadership? How can we share better? And how can we ensure we retain humility, an ability to reflect on what doesn’t work and why – and then do something about it?” Great questions and provocations here on governance and leadership in challenging times.

National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange@ncace.bsky.social · last yr.

Just published in @artsprofessional.co.uk our new article 'Conversations on the challenges of governance'. Exploring how closer collaboration between the arts sector and universities could strengthen leadership and governance. Read more: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

I really enjoyed writing this small piece for @artsprofessional.co.uk with @penahay.bsky.social, Jen Wong from Science Gallery London and Rebecca Johnson from Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.

Forest of Imagination®@forestofimaginatn.bsky.social · 2y ago

Read about our work: "Tune into the diverse ways universities support young people...powerful initiatives are taking place." Thank you @evelynwilson.bsky.social @artsprofessional.co.uk Forest founders @penahay.bsky.social @andrewgrantga.bsky.social www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

Speaking at the London School of Economics [which is now partnered with Anthropic AI edtech initiative], Ravi Pendse...said that universities risk letting students down if they fail to successfully incorporate AI into their teaching.'

No student should graduate without being taught AI, leaders told

Universities let students down if they fail to prepare them for the future workplace, LSE conference hears

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Great training opp from #BeingHuman with learning on: Co-production and co-creation; collaborating with the GLAM sector; working with community groups and individuals; building and maintaining relationships with partners; + the importance of equitable partnerships, mutual benefit and collaboration.

Being Human Festival@beinghumanfest.bsky.social · 2y ago

Book onto our free online Partnerships training session happening next week! 💫 Join us on the 3rd April to learn more about collaborating with partners on public engagement projects, led by experienced consultant and facilitator Noreen Blanluet and the Being Human team. Book here: bit.ly/425OqIQ

"This is an opening for Britain, which should be promoting itself as a haven for free, unhindered scientific inquiry." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trump is abandoning democracy and freedom. That creates an opening for Europe – and Britain | Jonathan Freedland

Whether it’s sweeping up disgruntled US scientists or rejoining the EU, a bold Starmer must capitalise on Trump’s extremism, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Really looking forward to hosting this, our next NCACE Collection Showcase where we'll be in dialogue on a number of our publications, including wonderful new pieces from the poet Nick Makoha, and our StoryArcs associate Josh Weeks. We'll also be discussing new case studies on #TechnforSocialGood,

National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange@ncace.bsky.social · 2y ago

Join us for the NCACE Collection Spring Showcase! We'll be in conversation with authors from our latest publications. Contributors incl: @katherineharloe.bsky.social, @evelynwilson.bsky.social, Dr Nick Makoha, Bambo Soyinka, Dr. Josh Weeks plus others. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-coll...

"Somebody came and did performances, like tearing up paper or very simple things. But I could see that’s where performance was growing in my own mind. Could I do it? Could I actually perform in my own structures?" Wonderful sunday morning read. Thanks @eminencegris.bsky.social

Rob La Frenais@eminencegris.bsky.social · 2y ago

My interview with performance artist and painter Ken Turner is now being serialised in Trebuchet Magazine: www.trebuchet-magazine.com/ken-turner-t...

This building has supported generations of artists, is associated with major historically significant initiatives such as the Blk Arts Group and is a vital part of the identity of Wolverhampton. So please, save Wolverhampton school of art building from demolition chng.it/tBy9LzSJ via @UKChange

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Really exciting and really important PhD opportunity that seeks to add to the often hidden research that is undertaken by arts organisations. And with wonderful people @hudunipress.bsky.social who've been doing so much to champion really strong, dynamic arts ecologies. www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate...

IOU at 50 – Shaping Arts Ecology and Envisioning the Future City - University of Huddersfield

Inspired by IOU’s roots in Calderdale, we invite PhD research that will critically assess the concept of a

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Such an inspiring initiative. As a previous awardee has said: "I possess no super powers, creative thinking and creative solutions are key to making things happen" Just imagine for a moment how much could be achieved if every university had a Water Woman award.

Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute@lahri.bsky.social · 2y ago

Our colleagues at Water at Leeds continue to recognize and celebrate the inspiring power of women in the discipline as their Water Woman Award opens for nominations. Good luck to all entrants. water.leeds.ac.uk/news/water-w...

Are you a Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent professional with at least 3 years’ experience in #virtualproduction (VP), #postproduction, or #VFX? Are you looking to progress to a more senior level in your career? Applications to #FilmForward2025 are now open! More info below ⬇️

These quiet days are perfect for reflection and reading. Our @ncace.bsky.social Collection houses over 50 publications on collaborations between universities and the arts. Lots of inspiring and useful material. My deepest thanks to our amazing writers and researchers. ncace.ac.uk/collection/c...

I love the winter #solstice and none was more magical than that spent a few years ago mid-afternoon with the ancient yews in Kingley Vale, nr Chichester. The journey there via one of the oldest roman roads in the country was in itself somehow special. Enjoy what is left of the light. Happy Solstice.

The deadline is today for submissions for this super interesting conference in Porto in May. Big themes include: Evaluating Cultural Infrastructure, Best Practices for Community Engagement and Conceptualising Culture and Identity. blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2024/12...

www.theguardian.com/culture/2024... Margaret Hodge will oversee a review into regional inequality in the arts after the culture secretary described some areas of Britain as “cultural deserts”.

Margaret Hodge to lead review of regional inequality in the arts

Anti-corruption champion to examine Arts Council England projects and lack of facilities in some areas of country

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"........we must ensure that the data we use doesn’t exclude hidden patterns and opportunities. Creativity often emerges from out near the edges, where the sparks fly: we must be sure we are looking there, too." Couldn't agree more!

Jim Dickinson@jimdickinson.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEW on Wonkhe: De Montfort University vice chancellor Katie Normington questions why the data on creative arts graduates fails to capture the volume and power of their impact https://buff.ly/3Z74I2z

At NCACE, we're working to identify key ways in which universities work with artists and creative practitioners and vice versa, and to discover more about the values and benefits of such collaborations. Please join us if you'd like to share your experience. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-evid...

NCACE Evidence Café 14: Artists and Universities

NCACE Evidence Café 14: Artists and Universities

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