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2011 ukadia Conference a huge success
The ukadia Conference, which took place on the 8th February 2011, was a great success, described by some delegates as the ‘best yet’.
David Willetts expresses his support for small and specialist arts institutions
David Willetts MP spoke at the 2011 Ukadia conference on 8th February.
Creative industries ‘at the heart’ of the national economy
A ukadia-supported report has been published today on the role of higher education in the creative economy
‘Non-traditional’ students find it more difficult to find work placements in the arts and cultural s
The arts and cultural sector has been identified as a key growth area in the current recession, but a new research study shows that pathways to working in it are unequal.
Widening Participation anthology
Final call for information, deadline for contributions: 30 October 2010. Request for information on widening participation, particularly projects relating to media and work that has been done in Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Take action, join the Craft Action Network
The Craft Action Network is a national participation and learning network for everyone engaged in contemporary craft education. Your voice is essential in promoting craft education ? join online today
New DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme
A new bursaries scheme, DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries, has been set up to create opportunities for graduates from low income backgrounds to start their careers in the arts.
UCA elephant tramples celebrity donations
Students from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) at Farnham who took part in this summer’s Elephant Parade raised more money for charity with their colourful creation than scores of celebrity artists.
NUCA’s Lynda Morris co-curates Picasso Exhibition
Professor Lynda Morris, Senior Lecturer at Norwich University College of the Arts, has co-curated a major new exhibition of Picasso’s work, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).