Looking back at 2025, a year of growth for EMCC! Read our latest blog: bit.ly/4s2NqRG

📣Today we launched our manifesto for Holyrood 2026. We're asking politicians to commit to 3 asks that will improve conditions for women working in culture, media, arts and the creative industries in Scotland. Read the manifesto: bit.ly/4mHKyWE

We're excited to launch a new survey exploring Gender Equity in the Scottish Film Exhibiton sector, in partnership with @filmhubscotland.bsky.social. If you work or volunteer in film exhibition, please fill out the survey. We welcome responses from all genders: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FilmEquity

Our latest guest blog is from our friends at Creative Balance, part of @weareherescot.bsky.social click to read all about their research! bit.ly/4mPA6NB

We are increasingly alarmed at the way women’s rights and safety are being weaponised to demonise minorities across the UK. This kind of distortion of the facts only causes harm to individuals and communities and does nothing to end violence against women and girls.

Last week we took part in @scotparl.bsky.social annual Festival of Politics. The Dreaming of a Fairer Future for Culture panel was hosted by @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social and fellow panellists were Culture Counts, @creativedundee.bsky.social @brownbearofficial.bsky.social #festivalofpolitics25

We recently made a written submission as part of the Independent Review into @creativescots.bsky.social read it now: bit.ly/4m533nS

Join Readers of Scotland, a research project exploring reading experiences and benefits. We are on the lookout for lovers of romance books! ❤️

We want to understand what you think about Creative UK so we can do more to support you and secure impactful change for all sectors across the cultural and creative industries. You’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 John Lewis voucher.  Survey closes 31 July 2025 - hubs.ly/Q03v8Zl60

WRITERS! New Writing Scotland seeks a new co-editor for English- & Scots-language work. Applicants should be currently based in Scotland & have a strong publishing record, with a focus on prose. Post is up to 3 years: stipend £1500 per issue. #writers #writing Pls RT 👇 asls.org.uk/new-writing-...

@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social are recruiting for a regional outreach coordinator to cover Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire: www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc... please do share if you know someone who may be interested!

📣 The political space is becoming increasingly hostile, with marginalised women & groups facing widespread sexism & abuse. Our new report highlights the barriers & abuse women face as political candidates 🧵⬇

Join us at @parliament.scot #FestivalofPolitics on 22 August! In partnership with the Cross-Party Group on Culture and Communities, EMCC will be speaking alongside artists, musicians and creatives in this dynamic event chaired by‬ @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social More info & tickets: bit.ly/3TZ1gVv

📣 New Free Event! 📣 our students might be interested in the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture’s free online event on anti-feminist backlash and how we fight it TODAY at 3pm. Book your place here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ctrl-hate-...

Join us for the second of our three summer working groups in collaboration with Culture Counts! You do not need to have attended a prior session to come along. Find out more: bit.ly/3Ie2B8w

The Scottish Government has awarded £3 million in funding to 14 festivals, the Culture Secretary has announced

The Scottish Government's independent review into Creative Scotland is seeking views and feedback from the arts sector via three virtual roundtable sessions, and written submissions. If you would like to take part contact: [email protected] Find out more: bit.ly/443YVhZ

Are you an organisation that has received funding from @creativescots.bsky.social Open Fund in the last 5 years? You have until 30 June to fill out our survey! bit.ly/3I3vELJ

Do you work in the arts, music or culture sectors in Scotland? Culture Counts and EMCC would love you to join us for our summer working group - find out more and sign up: bit.ly/4dSvoLm

"Less than 4% of today’s top-grossing films star a Black actress." New documentary 'Number One on the Call Sheet' explores the inequity black women actors face in Hollywood fortune.com/2025/05/28/w...

In her second blog for us, Ursula Grant of @strath-gender.bsky.social dives into transformative feminist leadership practice. Read her take: bit.ly/4mD1M8T

“Inclusion isn’t some fashionable accessory you put on when it suits and take off when the political weather changes,” said the comedian Lenny Henry last week. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...

This week we're joined on the blog by Ursula Grant, @strath-gender.bsky.social MSc student, who explores what feminist leadership is, and why the culture sector needs it. Read her blog now: bit.ly/3ZD4dhJ

Guest post: "Why did they let this go on?" Anna McFatridge, MSc student at @strath-gender.bsky.social shares her research into how the media frames harassment as an institutional problem. bit.ly/43QXEcX

Read our latest blog, by guest contributor Anna McFatridge of @strath-gender.bsky.social on the media's role in shaping narratives on harassment: shorturl.at/j8nao

We are collaborating with Culture Counts Scotland on a new EDI co-learning network. To launch the network we commissioned 6 creatives to respond to the theme 'Dreaming of a fairer future for Scotland.' These are their responses. shorturl.at/8ac0Q

The Equal Media and Culture Centre for Scotland launched in 2023. Embedded in @engenderscot.bsky.social, we advocate for women's equality in Scotlands media and culture sectors. Find out more on our website: www.emcc.engender.org.uk

Are you passionate about the transformational power of the arts? Are you an experienced communicator? Do you work well leading a team to accomplish a wider vision? Then you might be the perfect fit for our next CEO! Find the full recruitment pack here: www.scottishtheatre.org/about/join-o...