Support FixShop Kingston crowdfunding campaignA Kingston University academic’s fundraising campaign to establish a design hub in the heart of the borough has received a £15,000 boost from London Mayor Boris Johnson. Fixshop was one of a select group of 20 projects earmarked for a cash injection after the Mayor announced plans to pledge £285,000 from his High Street Fund to community ventures across the … 
The European Culture Forum takes place on 26th – 27th November 2015The European Culture Forum is a biennial flagship event organised by the European Commission, aimed at raising the profile of European cultural cooperation, uniting the sector’s key players, taking stock the European Agenda for Culture’s implementation, and sparking debate on EU culture policy and initiatives. The event, also a major networking opportunity, will highlight culture’s role in breeding talent and … 
The Guildhall School of Music & Drama supports new cohort of seven Creative EntrepreneursThird cohort of seven alumni and staff who will be supported to set up their own businesses/social enterprises through its Creative Entrepreneurs scheme announced The Guildhall School of Music & Drama today announced (7th September 2015) its third cohort of seven alumni and staff who will be supported to set up their own businesses/social enterprises and develop their entrepreneurship skills … 
Counterpoints Arts: Platforma Festival (4th to 7th November 2015)The third Platforma Festival will take place in Leicester across the first week of November led by Counterpoints Arts in partnership with ArtReach, De Montfort University (DMU) and the University of Leicester. The first two Platforma Festivals in London (2011) and Manchester (2013) were a huge success, bringing together hundreds of people from across the UK and internationally to reflect … 
King’s Job Opportunity: Research and Education AdministratorCulture at King’s enhances the student and academic experience by creating collaborations between the university, academics, students and the cultural sector that enrich research and learning, increase engagement, widen participation, drive innovation and deliver impact within two flagship departments: the Cultural Institute and Science Gallery. The Cultural Institute is now looking for a Research & Education Administrator to provide high …
Job Opportunity: Business Manager, Culture at Kings College LondonCulture at King’s enhances the student and academic experience, creating connections across higher education and cultural practice that offer a different lens through which questions in art, culture and research can be explored. Through culture and cultural partnerships, the directorate creates collaborations between the university, academics, students and the cultural sector that enrich research and learning, increase engagement, widen participation, … 
Creativeworks London Job Opportunity: Post-doctoral Research Assistant (Digital Economy)Creativeworks London, founded in 2012 running till 31st May 2016, is a £4.8 million AHRC-funded Knowledge Exchange (KE) Hub which aims to help Arts and Humanities researchers make a significant contribution to London’s Creative Economy. It is a partnership of London higher education institutions (HEIs), cultural organisations, and creative industry companies. Hub activity is focused through three Research Clusters: Research … 
QMUL announces free advice service for start-up businesses and entrepreneursQueen Mary University of London has announced details of a free business advice scheme for start-ups and entrepreneurs in London. Based at QMUL’s School of Economics and Finance, qNomics will provide expert consultancy to fledgling businesses in the financial and technological sectors. From November 2015, clients will be offered coaching in a range of areas including market strategy, business planning, … 
ASSET: Archive Sector Enterprise Training (ASSET) ProjectThe aim of the ASSET project is to provide archive sector professionals with skills necessary to contribute to achieving the BFI Film Forever strategic priority ‘Unlocking the UK’s Film Heritage’. The objectives of the course are:- • To strengthen business skills within the archive sector, particularly those necessary for monetising digital content. • To provide improved skills in digital asset management. … 
IJAD Market Research – Take part in survey!IJAD Dance Company has been developing processes for engaging audiences in the creation and performance of dance using digital technology. You can find out more about our work here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoWdN_16PUY We are now developing a piece of technology that will allow audiences to choose which of six camera angles they wish to view a live-stream from, making their viewing experience dynamic … 
Arts Council England and Innovate UK: Launch new programme supporting artists working with technologyA pilot aimed at supporting innovation across arts and technology has launched with three projects. This £1m programme will support practitioners working at the intersection of arts and technology, and has been set up by Arts Council England and Innovate UK. Responding to rapid developments in technology and accompanying shifts in ways of working, the programme focuses support on groups … 
UK’s Digital Economy research boosted by £23 million investment in six new world-leading centresAs part of the Government’s Summer Budget, the Chancellor, George Osborne, confirmed funding for six new multidisciplinary research centres – worth a total of £45 million with partner contributions – that will drive forward the UK’s Digital Economy research, knowledge and skills. Designed to help create and deliver real-world impact, the £23 million investment will come via The Engineering and … 
Government begins consultation on the future of BBCConsultation sets out issues to make sure BBC remains a valued public broadcaster – 12 weeks for public and industry to feed in views Government has set out the topics for debate as part of the process to review the BBC’s Royal Charter to make sure it remains a valued public broadcaster. The current Charter is due to expire at … 
Innovate UK 2015 (9th & 10th November 2015)Innovate 2015 is a two-day global spotlight on innovation. You will be able to meet inventive and creative companies, explore innovative ideas, discover new export opportunities and hear from original thinkers. Innovate 2015 provides you with second-to-none networking opportunities, a whole host of fresh thinking and expert advice to help accelerate your company’s global growth. It’s the one event that … 
Inside Out Festival 2015The Culture Capital Exchange is delighted to announce that the Inside Out Festival is returning for its sixth year with an erudite and eclectic mix of debates, performances, walks, screenings, exhibitions and workshops. Showcasing the extraordinary contribution made by the TCCE member universities to the capital’s vibrant cultural life, from Monday 19th – Saturday 24th October 2015. 
Curious? Powered by the Knowledge Quarter (August 29th – 30th)The Knowledge Quarter will host its first festival, Curious?, in partnership with King’s Cross, on 29 – 30 August 2015. Curious? will bring together Knowledge Quarter members such as The Guardian, The Foundling Museum, UCL, The Francis Crick Institute, Poet in the City and the British Library to present a series of performances, debates, workshops, experiments and lessons. Located across … 
London Bridge commission opens on 17th Aug 2015I believe in You is an interactive Light installation produced by leading Urban Play artist, Tine Bech that will see a pagoda on the London Bridge City Pierilluminated against the backdrop of Tower Bridge and London Riverside. The piece is a digitally enhanced playful installation that combines new technology and RGB LED lighting. It … 
Crack the Digital CodeWith the increasing demand of digital engagement in the online world, small businesses can take advantage of the demand for engaging content on their blog, social media and connecting with their customers on an emotional level. By engaging customers emotionally, you will build a loyal customer base and communities around your brand. Crack the Digital Code is a methodology that applies lifestyle and …
Research Reflections: Critical Wearables Research LabThe question of wearables strikes to the heart of the Creativeworks London mission. Wearables are already a burgeoning part of the creative economy and yet are strangely lacking in critical research attention. So I picked on wearables to apply the research lab ideas laid out in my previous research reflection piece ‘Collaborative Research and the Hacker Ethic’. I found a … 
Booklet: Beyond the Creative CampusReflections on the evolving relationship between higher education and the creative economy This booklet summarises and critically reflects on discussions and ideas emerging from a two year research network project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in the UK entitled “Beyond the Campus: Connecting Knowledge and Creative Practice Communities Across Higher … 
Latin(o) American Digital Art Project: This Too Shall PassLatin(o) American Digital Art Project: This Too Shall Pass at the V&A Digital Design Weekend London Design Festival: Digital Design Weekend Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 September 2015, 10.30–17.00 Victoria and Albert Museum, London The Latin(o) American Digital Art Project from the University of Liverpool presents This Too Shall Pass// Affective Cartographies, a multimedia art work developed by their Artist … |
Creativeworks London is one of four Knowledge Exchange Hubs for the Creative Economy funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to develop strategic partnerships with creative businesses and cultural organisations, to strengthen and diversify their collaborative research activities and increase the number of arts and humanities researchers actively engaged in research-based knowledge exchange.