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Research Initiative Expanded: PEC unveils six fresh commissioned studies

Investigations to Encompass a Wide Range of Topics at Creative PEC, Ranging from Fashion and Music, to Migration and Coastal Communities.

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Exploration of diverse subjects - such as attire, melodies, population movements, and coastal communities - scheduled in newly commissioned research at Creative PEC.

Research Initiative Expanded: PEC unveils six fresh commissioned studies

The Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) has commissioned various research projects covering a wide range of topics. Here's an unbridled, uncensored wrap-up of their exciting endeavors:

The PEC's open calls for commissioned research present an outstanding opportunity for innovative thinkers to bring forth groundbreaking ideas, boosting the latest studies in the creative industries.

The PEC zeroed in on four main themes for their second commissioning round: Brexit, business model innovation, climate change, and creativity in schools.

Now let's dive into some of the selected projects:

  • "Digital opportunities for the UK independent music industry: towards building sustainable regional music industry clusters": Dr. Allan Watson, Loughborough University, will explore if digital platforms helped the music industry endure the virus that danced away our dreams (i.e., COVID-19).
  • "Creative Industries Innovation in Seaside Resorts and Country Towns": Proffessor Gabriella Giannachi from the University of Exeter will investigate what we reckon is the a-ha! moment for supporting and increasing the growth of creative businesses in seaside towns and villages.
  • "Exploring post-Brexit migration barriers to attracting international workforce among SMEs in the Creative Industries": Dr Mohamed Yacine Haddoud from Liverpool John Moores University endeavors to understand why cotton-picking in the pickle factory of the creative sector, aka the UK's industries, is struggling to entice an international workforce.
  • "Mapping supply chain developments within fashion micro clusters to capture and evidence emerging value chains": Conjured by Susan Postlethwaite and Dr. Dawn Ellams from the Royal College of Art, this research aims to shine a light on what sustainable fashion supply chains look like and how they can generate economic value and growth.
  • "Managing transition in the UK fashion sector": Professors Sandy Black and Alessandra Vecchi, both hailing from the London College of Fashion, UAL, will research how micro to medium-sized fashion businesses can achieve net-zero goals, maintain resilience, and support sustainable prosperity.
  • "Transitioning to Sustainable Production across the UK Theatre Sector": Prof. Dr Roberta Mock, University of Plymouth, will develop upon the pioneering 'Theatre Green Book', producing an analysis of the impact of voluntary industry-wide standards and guidelines on the carbon footprints of theatre productions. This project is financed by Arts Council England.

These exhilarating researches will enrich the PEC's research agenda, covering fashion, music, migration, seaside towns, less-populated areas, and the entertainment industry's carbon footprints. Stay updated by signing up for the newsletter and following us on Twitter @CreativePEC.

Some noteworthy related headlines and press include:

  • Highly skilled, international talent pumps up the growth of UK creative industries, unveiled in a recent report.
  • Newly released research exposes widening inequality within the culture and arts scene.
  • A forthcoming, government-supported survey will uncover groundbreaking insights about what triggers growth in the creative industries.
  • Rapid growth in the UK's creative industries may be threatened by a widening skills gap.
  • With adequate financial support, the creative industries could supercharge the government's growth mission and address regional disparities.
  • A new joint initiative is underway, focusing on access to finance for the creative sector.
  • New research foretells a looming creative economy skills shortage across the UK.
  • Comprehensive insights into the audiences and workforce across arts, culture, and heritage have been provided through the use of census data.
  • The UK's creative industries are a resounding success in the global market.
  • Introducing the Creative PEC's Research Fellows Network.
  • 'One Creative North' plans were finalized, shaping a bold vision for the north of England's creative industries.

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[1] Office for National Statistics (2024). Employment by industry and age. https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/employmentbyindustryandage/march2024#note2[2] Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (2023). Understanding the internationalization of the UK creative industries. https://pec.ac.uk/research-areas/internationalisation/[3] Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (2021). Faltering talent: mapping the potential of creative further education. https://pec.ac.uk/publications/overview/faltering-talent/[4] Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (2020). In pursuit of the elusive creative workforce. https://pec.ac.uk/publications/overview/in-pursuit-of-the-elusive-creative-workforce/[5] House of Commons Select Committee on Culture, Media, and Sport (2018). The effect of hearings on visa requirements for performers on the future of the UK live music industry. https://publications.parliament.uk/ pa/cm201819/cmselect/cmcumeds/304/304.pdf

  1. The Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) aims to boost the latest studies in the creative industries through open calls for commissioned research, encouraging innovative thinkers to share groundbreaking ideas.
  2. The PEC's research agenda will be enriched by projects covering fashion, music, migration, seaside towns, less-populated areas, and the entertainment industry's carbon footprints.
  3. Dr. Allan Watson's research at Loughborough University will explore the impact of digital platforms on the survival of the UK independent music industry during COVID-19.
  4. Professor Gabriella Giannachi from the University of Exeter will investigate the 'a-ha!' moment for supporting and increasing the growth of creative businesses in seaside towns and villages.
  5. Dr Mohamed Yacine Haddoud from Liverpool John Moores University aims to understand the reasons why the UK's creative industries are struggling to attract an international workforce.
  6. Susan Postlethwaite and Dr. Dawn Ellams from the Royal College of Art will conduct research on sustainable fashion supply chains and their potential for generating economic value and growth.
  7. Professors Sandy Black and Alessandra Vecchi, from the London College of Fashion, UAL, will investigate how micro to medium-sized fashion businesses can achieve net-zero goals, maintain resilience, and support sustainable prosperity.
  8. Prof. Dr Roberta Mock, University of Plymouth, will develop upon the 'Theatre Green Book', producing an analysis of the impact of voluntary industry-wide standards and guidelines on the carbon footprints of theatre productions.
  9. The UK's creative industries, as showcased by comprehensive insights into audiences and workforce across arts, culture, and heritage through the use of census data, have been a resounding success in the global market.

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