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The NCACE Blog platform fosters a vibrant community of writers exploring collaborations between higher education and the arts, showcasing diverse stories, experiences, and reflections on cross-sector partnership.

Better capturing the value of university knowledge exchange: insights from the arts, humanities and cultural sector.

Evelyn Wilson (NCACE), Dr Michelle Phillips (Royal Northern College of Music) and Dr Valeria Ramirez (University Commercialisation and Innovation Policy Evidence Unit (UCI))

Introduction In mid-September University Commercialisation and Innovation Policy Evidence Unit (UCI), NCACE and RNCM came together to host a rich and timely workshop on Improving data and metrics to better capture the value of university knowledge exchange: insights from the arts and humanities and cultural sectors. We did so to create a space for discussion … Read more…

From Policy to Practice: bridging the gap in place-based research and innovation

Dr Rachel Connor - Senior Research Fellow, AHRC Creative Communities

In a recent discussion paper ‘The Public Value of Arts and Culture’, Mariana Mazzucato calls for vital investment in our cultural ecosystems. Arguing for networks beyond those that safeguard existing institutions, Mazzucato identifies the importance of ‘bringing arts to people where they are […] across the entire arts and cultural ecosystem, spanning industries, public programming, … Read more…

BEYOND WORDS: Practising Allyship Within Knowledge Exchange

Aisha Richards - Founder and Director, Shades of Noir

An Introduction to Aisha’s Blog At NCACE, we believe that cultural knowledge exchange should model equity, fairness and care in action. In a moment where public discourse can feel polarised, our work is rooted in creating spaces where diverse voices and lived experiences are welcomed, valued and platformed.  We are delighted to publish this blog … Read more…