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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us this week for the launch of a major new report exploring audiences and workforce across Scotland’s arts, culture and heritage sectors. Wednesday 24 June, 12:00-13:30pm BST 👉 Watch live online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4de49f...

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Over the past two days, the Creative PEC Research Symposium brought together over 150 delegates from more than 10 countries to the North East for a forum on the creative economy. Thank you to all presenters, panellists and attendees for contributing to such constructive and insightful exchanges!

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Take a look at this new scholarship opportunity from @newcastleuni.bsky.social in the 'Economics of Well-being, Arts Engagement, and Health Inequalities'. Closing date is 14/11/2025. This scholarship is part of a wider investment by the University in the Creative PEC. www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Take part in the Creative Business Panel survey and help support the future of the UK's creative industries. The survey aims to gather robust evidence needed to enable Government and policymakers to make informed decisions that impact your creative businesses. Take the Survey now: buff.ly/WXe0aoB

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

This month we also welcome six new members to the GCEC who bring direct experience from Argentina, Canada, Columbia, Germany, India, Kenya, Singapore and the UK: Anupam Yog, Eduardo Saravia, Kelly Wilhelm, Wakiuru Njuguna, Sara Pepper and Octavio Kulesz.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Head of Policy, Bernard Hay, is leading the first panel on 'Delivering Sustainable Growth: Policy and Strategy Challenges for the Sector' with Gail Caig (CIC), Hannah McLennan (UK Music) & Cat Drew (Design Council). We are asking what policymakers could do to support sustainable growth.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

With the Centre for Sustainable for Sustainable Design at University for the Creative Arts, we're hosting 'Creative Industries 2025: The Road to Sustainability' at the WWF. We'll be of discussing the impact of the UK's creative industries on sustainability, net zero and circular economy practices.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

"The inequalities in the UK's arts, culture and heritage workforce...have persisted in the most recent data," says Creative PEC Director Hasan Bakhshi. "We think this should be of concern to funders and policy makers." Dig into your local authority data with our dashboard: pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Today, we publish ‘Higher Education and the Arts and Culture Sectors’ the latest report in our State of the Nations series. The report is written by Dr Siobhan McAndrew, Dr Mark Taylor and Dr Ruoxi Wang from the University of Sheffield with Prof Dave O’Brien from the University of Manchester.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We have now published our official response to the Government’s AI and Copyright Consultation. The paper highlights concerns around enforceability, technical viability, and the risk of undermining creators’ and rights holders’ ability to commercialise their IP. Read the submission: buff.ly/TdNpV75

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Our network of industry practitioners discussed the impact of AI on copyright at a recent roundtable. Topics included clarity around law and enforcement, feasibility of an opt out method, and other issues in the creative industries. Read the more in this new Industry Insights paper: buff.ly/zc9ag8H

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This event, from BAM Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) and the BAM Innovation Special Interest Groups, brings together these two contrasting perspectives to debate the opportunities and threats of AI to creativity. Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/b7jCxwV

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Join Creative Mentor Network on their mission to break the class ceiling in the creative industries. Become a mentor on the Break the Wall programme and support a young creative while gaining training in inclusive leadership and coaching. Register your interest here: buff.ly/jl80zb9 #CreativeMentor

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

The world’s biggest religious and cultural festival, the Mahakumbh Mela, was held in India this year, bringing together an estimated 650 million participants over 45 days. In his blog Jairaj Mashru looks at the festival economy and how large events drive creativity and innovation. buff.ly/uKRhQMV

Man in orange at Mahakumbh Mela. Sharafat Ali, Reuters 2025

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Today, Creative PEC Policy Adviser Dr Emily Hopkins is participating in the Cultural Development Gathering 25 held in Rochdale’s newly-restored Town Hall.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

“Data can tell a powerful story about inequality, revealing the extent of the task to make film more diverse.” In a new blog, Prof David O’Brien, Dr Peter Campbell and Dr Mark Taylor look at demographics, including social class, in BFI’s Film Fund applications and awards. Read more buff.ly/yijNl53

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

"Creative self-employed workforce in England and Wales" Read our latest guest blog, where Dr Ruoxi Wang from University of Sheffield breaks down the data on self-employed creative workers by geographic location including an interactive dashboard display. Read it here: buff.ly/Jl4njBb

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

A new survey launches today examining the skills needed for UK creative industries business to thrive. The Creative Employer Skills Survey, co-funded by Department for Culture, Media & Sport and Creative Industries Council will directly inform the Creative Industries Sector Plan. buff.ly/iZjulSY

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Creative PEC Head of Policy, Bernard Hay, is at the Convention of North today sharing our research on the roundtable panel on ‘Place, Culture and Devolution'. The Convention brings together political, business, community and academic leaders to collaborate on key issues. buff.ly/43e6SkL

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Last week, we published our latest State of the Nations research report, Skills Mismatches in the UK's Creative Industries. Here's a thread of 5 key stats to take away from the report, which you can download here: buff.ly/42Ti4TE

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Did you know that this year's MOBO Awards are taking place in Newcastle tonight? This is the first time the awards, celebrating music of black origin, have been hosted in the city, which is also where our Northern hub is based.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Four of our State of the Nations reports were referenced in a House of Lords Library report released last week. 🎉 The report highlights the importance of the creative industries in driving economic growth, boosting job creation, and enhancing productivity across the UK. buff.ly/4hG1cUC

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Great to see our research directly referenced in Parliament yesterday by @alicemlabour.bsky.social MP for Norwich North. "Data from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre shows that clusters of creative businesses support positive economic, social and cultural change across the UK"

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

"The Rise of the Platform Music Industries" by Andrew Leyshon and Allan Watson is out later this year. buff.ly/4hpvPgP If you can’t wait that long, take a look at Dr Watson’s Creative PEC discussion paper about regional music clusters: buff.ly/4jvBiog

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Great to see Creative PEC’s Professor Giorgio Fazio sharing his knowledge and ideas about the UK creative industries. He's on the panel “Look to the Future: Upcoming Opportunities and Insights from and for the Sector”, at the DCMS Creative Industries Growth Summit happening today in Gateshead.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

We welcome the renewed emphasis on one of the UK’s most important growth sectors. This kind of funding is invaluable in our mission to join up research and policy, and ultimately support the creative industries to thrive.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Are you a Research Assistant or Research Associate? Are you a quantitative researcher with a passion for the creative industries? Then, this might be the opportunity for you! Join our friendly team at Creative PEC! Find out more: buff.ly/401obCg

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Join the team! We’re looking for a new Research Assistant/Associate, ideally an economist or other quantitative social scientist with an interest in the creative industries. Find out more about the role and apply: buff.ly/401obCg

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Our Industry Champions have lots to look forward to and are very busy going into 2025. Check out our Industry Champions here: buff.ly/3WeXxou

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

We've been asking our Industry Champions what they’re most excited about for the creative industries in 2025. Find out more about our Industry Champions here: buff.ly/3WeXxou

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

New year, new challenge! Creative PEC is looking for a new Communications Manager to join the growing team. If you’re a communications all-rounder, who is passionate about the creative industries then this might be for you! Find out more and apply: pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

2025 is looking very exciting for the creative industries. We asked our Industry Champions what they’re looking forward to the most this year. Keep an eye out this week to hear from more of our Industry Champions.

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Our first monthly newsletter of the 2025 will be out soon with all the Creative PEC latest updates and news! Have you signed up yet? tinyurl.com/fp86bmu7

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Hi, we are the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre! We bring together independent research and policy recommendations for the UK's Creative Industries. Learn more about what we do by following us or visiting our website: tinyurl.com/2fhwbdjz

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