Creative PEC
@creativepec.bsky.social
Independent research & policy recommendations for the UK's creative industries. Led by Newcastle University Business School with the RSA and funded by AHRC. https://pec.ac.uk/
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Political Monitor: 9 February 2026
SIC codes, video games and Digital Arts
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February 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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One year on from the publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, this week’s Political Monitor looks at the latest developments in UK AI policy – the launch of the AI Skills Hub, a new AI Growth Zone, and more.
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Political Monitor: 2 February 2026
AI Opportunities, Skills and Consultations
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February 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
One year on from the publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, this week’s Political Monitor looks at the latest developments in UK AI policy – the launch of the AI Skills Hub, a new AI Growth Zone, and more.
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The deadline to submit papers for the Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026 is fast approaching.
Send your extended abstract of ~500 words to research@pec.ac.uk by Monday 2nd February.
For more information and to register for the Symposium, email research@pec.ac.uk.
Send your extended abstract of ~500 words to research@pec.ac.uk by Monday 2nd February.
For more information and to register for the Symposium, email research@pec.ac.uk.
📢 Call for submissions:
The Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026 will take place on 28–29 April at Newcastle University Business School and will provide a forum for researchers to present their latest work on the economics of the cultural and creative industries.
Find out more: shorturl.at/9xuYX
The Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026 will take place on 28–29 April at Newcastle University Business School and will provide a forum for researchers to present their latest work on the economics of the cultural and creative industries.
Find out more: shorturl.at/9xuYX
Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre Research Symposium 2026
The Creative PEC Research Symposium will be held at Newcastle University Business School 28-29 April 2026. Register or submit a paper.
pec.ac.uk
January 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The deadline to submit papers for the Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026 is fast approaching.
Send your extended abstract of ~500 words to research@pec.ac.uk by Monday 2nd February.
For more information and to register for the Symposium, email research@pec.ac.uk.
Send your extended abstract of ~500 words to research@pec.ac.uk by Monday 2nd February.
For more information and to register for the Symposium, email research@pec.ac.uk.
As part of the independent review of ACE, Creative PEC developed a submission outlining how it should continue to be supported as a vital force for supporting arts, culture and creativity across the country.
We've now released the submission so you can take a look: pec.ac.uk/government_s...
We've now released the submission so you can take a look: pec.ac.uk/government_s...
Creative PEC Submission for the Arts Council England Public Review - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Read Creative PEC's submission to the Arts Council England Public Review consultation.
pec.ac.uk
January 23, 2026 at 1:26 PM
As part of the independent review of ACE, Creative PEC developed a submission outlining how it should continue to be supported as a vital force for supporting arts, culture and creativity across the country.
We've now released the submission so you can take a look: pec.ac.uk/government_s...
We've now released the submission so you can take a look: pec.ac.uk/government_s...
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work with me and @drdaveobrien.bsky.social as part of @creativepec.bsky.social! we're recruiting a postdoc to work on the arts, culture and heritage sectors using quantitative methods. please share, please feel free to email me directly with any Qs! jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Sheffiel...
Research Associate in Creative Industries (Quantitative)
Research Associate in Creative Industries (Quantitative)
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk
January 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM
work with me and @drdaveobrien.bsky.social as part of @creativepec.bsky.social! we're recruiting a postdoc to work on the arts, culture and heritage sectors using quantitative methods. please share, please feel free to email me directly with any Qs! jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Sheffiel...
What's ahead for the UK's creative industries in 2026? This week’s Political Monitor offers a round-up of key policy updates to watch in the coming months.
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Political monitor: 12 January 2026
What's ahead for the UK's creative industries?
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January 12, 2026 at 11:38 AM
What's ahead for the UK's creative industries in 2026? This week’s Political Monitor offers a round-up of key policy updates to watch in the coming months.
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📢 Call for submissions:
The Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026 will take place on 28–29 April at Newcastle University Business School and will provide a forum for researchers to present their latest work on the economics of the cultural and creative industries.
Find out more: shorturl.at/9xuYX
The Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026 will take place on 28–29 April at Newcastle University Business School and will provide a forum for researchers to present their latest work on the economics of the cultural and creative industries.
Find out more: shorturl.at/9xuYX
Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre Research Symposium 2026
The Creative PEC Research Symposium will be held at Newcastle University Business School 28-29 April 2026. Register or submit a paper.
pec.ac.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
📢 Call for submissions:
The Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026 will take place on 28–29 April at Newcastle University Business School and will provide a forum for researchers to present their latest work on the economics of the cultural and creative industries.
Find out more: shorturl.at/9xuYX
The Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026 will take place on 28–29 April at Newcastle University Business School and will provide a forum for researchers to present their latest work on the economics of the cultural and creative industries.
Find out more: shorturl.at/9xuYX
💡 Creative industries micro firms are almost 20% more likely to engage in R&D than firms in other sectors, according to the latest State of the Nations report launched today, ‘Support for R&D and innovation in creative industries micro firms’ by @joshsiepel.bsky.social
Key findings below 👇
Key findings below 👇
December 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
💡 Creative industries micro firms are almost 20% more likely to engage in R&D than firms in other sectors, according to the latest State of the Nations report launched today, ‘Support for R&D and innovation in creative industries micro firms’ by @joshsiepel.bsky.social
Key findings below 👇
Key findings below 👇
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Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan - Arts Professional
The government has announced a fresh line-up for its Creative Industries Council (CIC), intended to better represent a range of sub-sectors.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Remodelled Creative Industries Council to play ‘crucial role’ in government’s sector plan www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac... #ChangingFaces
If you missed last week’s event in our Seminar Series, the recording is now available online.
Camille Pedersen (Aarhus University) presents new research examining how formal evaluation criteria shape decision-making in public arts funding.
▶️ Watch the full seminar on YouTube:
Camille Pedersen (Aarhus University) presents new research examining how formal evaluation criteria shape decision-making in public arts funding.
▶️ Watch the full seminar on YouTube:
Understanding decision-making in public arts funding
YouTube video by Creative PEC
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December 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If you missed last week’s event in our Seminar Series, the recording is now available online.
Camille Pedersen (Aarhus University) presents new research examining how formal evaluation criteria shape decision-making in public arts funding.
▶️ Watch the full seminar on YouTube:
Camille Pedersen (Aarhus University) presents new research examining how formal evaluation criteria shape decision-making in public arts funding.
▶️ Watch the full seminar on YouTube:
🎨 Youth, culture and creativity in the spotlight. The latest edition of the Creative PEC Political Monitor explores the UK Government’s new National Youth Strategy for England, as well as key dates before Parliament rises for winter recess.
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Political monitor: 15 December 2025
Youth Strategy, Fair Work, Winter Recess
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December 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎨 Youth, culture and creativity in the spotlight. The latest edition of the Creative PEC Political Monitor explores the UK Government’s new National Youth Strategy for England, as well as key dates before Parliament rises for winter recess.
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Read the full newsletter and subscribe. 👇
Watch the replay of Wednesday's State of the Nations launch event. 👇
Daniel Simandjuntak and Giorgio Fazio present the findings of the new report, and our expert panel discuss the policy implications – including IP regulation, international trade agreements and tailored mentorship programmes.
Daniel Simandjuntak and Giorgio Fazio present the findings of the new report, and our expert panel discuss the policy implications – including IP regulation, international trade agreements and tailored mentorship programmes.
Will the Creative Exporters Please Stand Up?
YouTube video by Creative PEC
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December 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Watch the replay of Wednesday's State of the Nations launch event. 👇
Daniel Simandjuntak and Giorgio Fazio present the findings of the new report, and our expert panel discuss the policy implications – including IP regulation, international trade agreements and tailored mentorship programmes.
Daniel Simandjuntak and Giorgio Fazio present the findings of the new report, and our expert panel discuss the policy implications – including IP regulation, international trade agreements and tailored mentorship programmes.
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Creative industry businesses are more likely to be exporters than those across the wider economy, and the gap is growing, according to a report from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC).
Creative industries are one of UK's 'great unsung success stories' - Arts Professional
Creative industry businesses are more likely to be exporters than those across the wider economy, and the gap is growing, according to a report from the
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Creative industry businesses are more likely to be exporters than those across the wider economy, and the gap is growing, according to a report from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC).
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The number of small creative businesses taking work to international markets is climbing and outstripping the rest of the economy, a new report claims.
Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/cre...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The number of small creative businesses taking work to international markets is climbing and outstripping the rest of the economy, a new report claims.
Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/cre...
Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/cre...
📈 New Creative PEC research shows creative firms are more likely to be innovators and exporters.
Our latest State of the Nations report launches today, ‘Will the creative exporters please stand up? Recent export trends and features of exporting creative micro, small and medium-sized enterprises’. 👇
Our latest State of the Nations report launches today, ‘Will the creative exporters please stand up? Recent export trends and features of exporting creative micro, small and medium-sized enterprises’. 👇
Will the Creative Exporters Please Stand Up? - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Read the latest State of the Nations report from Newcastle University on recent export trends and features of creative MSME exporters.
pec.ac.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
📈 New Creative PEC research shows creative firms are more likely to be innovators and exporters.
Our latest State of the Nations report launches today, ‘Will the creative exporters please stand up? Recent export trends and features of exporting creative micro, small and medium-sized enterprises’. 👇
Our latest State of the Nations report launches today, ‘Will the creative exporters please stand up? Recent export trends and features of exporting creative micro, small and medium-sized enterprises’. 👇
From the UK Skills Explorer to Creative SME Exporters ➡️
Our latest Political Monitor is now live, featuring a round-up of this week's key policy updates in the creative industries and key dates to watch out for.
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Our latest Political Monitor is now live, featuring a round-up of this week's key policy updates in the creative industries and key dates to watch out for.
📧 Read more and subscribe to receive next week's edition:
Political monitor: 8 December 2025
Skills Explorers and Creative Exporters...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
From the UK Skills Explorer to Creative SME Exporters ➡️
Our latest Political Monitor is now live, featuring a round-up of this week's key policy updates in the creative industries and key dates to watch out for.
📧 Read more and subscribe to receive next week's edition:
Our latest Political Monitor is now live, featuring a round-up of this week's key policy updates in the creative industries and key dates to watch out for.
📧 Read more and subscribe to receive next week's edition:
💻💼 Our latest Discussion Paper drawing on analysis of over 168 million job postings reveals that demand for creativity in the workforce has increased, not decreased, since the release of ChatGPT.
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Demand for Creativity and AI Skills in the Post-ChatGPT Labour Market - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
This discussion paper examines the evolving relationship between employer demand for creativity and AI skills in the UK labour market.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
💻💼 Our latest Discussion Paper drawing on analysis of over 168 million job postings reveals that demand for creativity in the workforce has increased, not decreased, since the release of ChatGPT.
pec.ac.uk/discussion_p...
pec.ac.uk/discussion_p...
The Government’s 2025 Budget contains a number of interventions that will have an impact on the UK’s creative industries, spanning R&D, skills and business rates.
In this week’s Political Monitor, the Creative PEC Policy Unit digests some of the key findings.
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In this week’s Political Monitor, the Creative PEC Policy Unit digests some of the key findings.
shorturl.at/U5hVX
Political monitor: 1 December 2025
Creative PEC’s digest of the 2025 Autumn Budget
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December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Government’s 2025 Budget contains a number of interventions that will have an impact on the UK’s creative industries, spanning R&D, skills and business rates.
In this week’s Political Monitor, the Creative PEC Policy Unit digests some of the key findings.
shorturl.at/U5hVX
In this week’s Political Monitor, the Creative PEC Policy Unit digests some of the key findings.
shorturl.at/U5hVX
🆙 Will the creative exporters please stand up?
Join us at 12 noon GMT on 10 December for the online launch of the latest report in our State of the Nations series, which will explore recent export trends and features of Creative SME Exporters.
Register now: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Join us at 12 noon GMT on 10 December for the online launch of the latest report in our State of the Nations series, which will explore recent export trends and features of Creative SME Exporters.
Register now: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Will the Creative Exporters please stand up? - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
10 December, online
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November 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🆙 Will the creative exporters please stand up?
Join us at 12 noon GMT on 10 December for the online launch of the latest report in our State of the Nations series, which will explore recent export trends and features of Creative SME Exporters.
Register now: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Join us at 12 noon GMT on 10 December for the online launch of the latest report in our State of the Nations series, which will explore recent export trends and features of Creative SME Exporters.
Register now: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Applications close tomorrow for our new Research Coordinator role based in either Newcastle or London. Don't miss your chance to apply! 👇
📢 We're hiring a Research Coordinator!
This new full-time position based in either Newcastle or London will support the delivery of Creative PEC’s high-profile research programme and our championing of the UK’s creative industries.
Find out more and apply:
pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
This new full-time position based in either Newcastle or London will support the delivery of Creative PEC’s high-profile research programme and our championing of the UK’s creative industries.
Find out more and apply:
pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
We're hiring a Research Coordinator - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Creative PEC is hiring a Research Coordinator based either in Newcastle or London. Closing date: 23/11/2025
pec.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Applications close tomorrow for our new Research Coordinator role based in either Newcastle or London. Don't miss your chance to apply! 👇
📣 This week’s Political Monitor is out now!
With the Chancellor set to deliver the Autumn Budget on Wednesday, we’ll be keeping a close eye on what it means for the UK's creative industries.
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With the Chancellor set to deliver the Autumn Budget on Wednesday, we’ll be keeping a close eye on what it means for the UK's creative industries.
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Political monitor: 24 November 2025
Ticket resales, pension reforms, and the Budget looms
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November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📣 This week’s Political Monitor is out now!
With the Chancellor set to deliver the Autumn Budget on Wednesday, we’ll be keeping a close eye on what it means for the UK's creative industries.
Sign up to receive weekly political monitoring straight to your inbox: shorturl.at/vOqxl
With the Chancellor set to deliver the Autumn Budget on Wednesday, we’ll be keeping a close eye on what it means for the UK's creative industries.
Sign up to receive weekly political monitoring straight to your inbox: shorturl.at/vOqxl
A new article by @artsprofessional.co.uk highlights the findings of our latest State of the Nations report, showing that women and under-35s are more likely to leave the arts, culture and heritage sectors.
Read more:
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/embargo...
Read more:
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/embargo...
Women in the arts and under-35s more likely to quit sector - Arts Professional
Women in the arts are finding work "incompatible" with caregiving responsibilities, a report by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) has
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November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A new article by @artsprofessional.co.uk highlights the findings of our latest State of the Nations report, showing that women and under-35s are more likely to leave the arts, culture and heritage sectors.
Read more:
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/embargo...
Read more:
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/embargo...
Watch the launch event for our latest State of the Nations report, ‘Who stays and who leaves: Mapping arts, culture and heritage careers’ below.
Thank you to our excellent panellists for their insights, and to everyone who attended the event online and at RSA House.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVsL...
Thank you to our excellent panellists for their insights, and to everyone who attended the event online and at RSA House.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVsL...
The Creative Freelancer’s Experience I RSA REPLAY
YouTube video by The RSA
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November 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Watch the launch event for our latest State of the Nations report, ‘Who stays and who leaves: Mapping arts, culture and heritage careers’ below.
Thank you to our excellent panellists for their insights, and to everyone who attended the event online and at RSA House.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVsL...
Thank you to our excellent panellists for their insights, and to everyone who attended the event online and at RSA House.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVsL...
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Key points include:
High exit rates among carers and early to mid-career workers: Professionals aged 35 and under are significantly more likely to leave & Those with caregiving responsibilities - often women - face disproportionate challenges of low pay, out-of-hours work and limited flexibility.
High exit rates among carers and early to mid-career workers: Professionals aged 35 and under are significantly more likely to leave & Those with caregiving responsibilities - often women - face disproportionate challenges of low pay, out-of-hours work and limited flexibility.
New @creativepec.bsky.social report! “Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers” pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Read the latest State of the Nations research report from University of Sheffield on mapping arts, culture and heritage careers.
pec.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Key points include:
High exit rates among carers and early to mid-career workers: Professionals aged 35 and under are significantly more likely to leave & Those with caregiving responsibilities - often women - face disproportionate challenges of low pay, out-of-hours work and limited flexibility.
High exit rates among carers and early to mid-career workers: Professionals aged 35 and under are significantly more likely to leave & Those with caregiving responsibilities - often women - face disproportionate challenges of low pay, out-of-hours work and limited flexibility.
Reposted by Creative PEC
New @creativepec.bsky.social report! “Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers” pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Read the latest State of the Nations research report from University of Sheffield on mapping arts, culture and heritage careers.
pec.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
New @creativepec.bsky.social report! “Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers” pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...