"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"

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...

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."

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.

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

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."

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

📘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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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

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,

"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

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

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...

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.

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”.

"........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!

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...