University Alliance is shining a spotlight on universities’ role in cultural leadership, supporting the arts and driving forward the creative economy in their cities and regions. We have published a collection of case studies highlighting the ways in which universities are acting as custodians and champions of the arts. Click on the image to download the […]
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and University Alliance have embarked on an exciting new collaborative project to better understand the complex dynamics of knowledge exchange. I am thrilled to be chairing the project that involves researchers from across the Alliance group of universities (including UWE Bristol and Kingston, Greenwich, Coventry and Sheffield Hallam universities). It […]
University Alliance is shining a spotlight on universities’ role in cultural leadership, supporting the arts and driving forward the creative economy in their cities and regions. New guidance to support arts and cultural organisations seeking to partner with universities, produced jointly by Arts Council England and University Alliance, will be launched today at an arts […]
From Francis Drake to the Pilgrim Fathers, Plymouth has always had a spirit of discovery and adventure. This manifests today in the city’s art, culture and creativity. Plymouth’s geographic remoteness can make it hard for its art and cultural activity to get the recognition it deserves. Through offering pump priming and advice and guidance, Plymouth has […]
Universities care deeply about the cities and regions in which they’re based, looking to enhance and bring value to their local communities. They contribute in a variety of ways, from the skills ecosystem to reducing inequality, acting as leaders and anchor institutions to draw in investment and create growth. Over the past year, we’ve been […]
A programme set up by a Kingston University professor shares design knowledge that gives people the insight and confidence to fix everyday challenges for others and for themselves. Fixperts is a creative social campaign and design education programme that inspires designers – the ‘Fixperts’ – to help people solve the problems they face – the ‘Fix partners’. […]
Earlier this year Coventry University unveiled plans for a new multimillion pound centre of design excellence – the National Transport Design Centre. It will support UK innovation in the transport industry and boost efforts to bridge a shortfall in essential creative skills. The university also runs an Automotive and Transport Design Course which supports students […]
‘Sustainable Futures’, an interdisciplinary research theme at the University of Brighton, is having a significant impact on the design of our world. The Brighton Waste House is Europe’s first permanent public building made with 90% discarded material. Built in partnership with the construction company Mears by over 360 design and construction students, the Waste House […]
In 2015, as part of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places fund, the University of Huddersfield started working with Creative Scene to investigate the impact of their cultural activities on the local community. Creative Scene works with residents, businesses and others in the community to create a place where people not only participate in […]
This blog originally appeared in Research Professional The higher education and research bill offers a rare chance to consider more flexible funding of university courses. One of the things I love about living near a university is the energy and excitement the students bring when they come back after the summer holiday. It makes me […]
