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/
📢 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 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
📢 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/...
Catch up on yesterday's superb presentation from Professor Graeme Evans on 'Culture-led regeneration and place transformation'.
Thank you to everyone who attended live - don't miss the Q&A session at the end, which was packed with insightful audience questions. youtu.be/sqpn4aH_oac?...
Thank you to everyone who attended live - don't miss the Q&A session at the end, which was packed with insightful audience questions. youtu.be/sqpn4aH_oac?...
Culture-led regeneration and place transformation
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November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Catch up on yesterday's superb presentation from Professor Graeme Evans on 'Culture-led regeneration and place transformation'.
Thank you to everyone who attended live - don't miss the Q&A session at the end, which was packed with insightful audience questions. youtu.be/sqpn4aH_oac?...
Thank you to everyone who attended live - don't miss the Q&A session at the end, which was packed with insightful audience questions. youtu.be/sqpn4aH_oac?...
Our new Political Monitor newsletter goes out every Monday with everything you need to start your week feeling informed, up-to-date and in the loop.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Our new Political Monitor newsletter goes out every Monday with everything you need to start your week feeling informed, up-to-date and in the loop.
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Curious about how culture can drive regeneration and shape places?
Our online seminar series continues tomorrow with Professor Graeme Evans and Giorgio Fazio discussing culture-led regeneration and place transformation.
Register here: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Our online seminar series continues tomorrow with Professor Graeme Evans and Giorgio Fazio discussing culture-led regeneration and place transformation.
Register here: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Culture-led regeneration and place transformation - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
6 November, online
pec.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Curious about how culture can drive regeneration and shape places?
Our online seminar series continues tomorrow with Professor Graeme Evans and Giorgio Fazio discussing culture-led regeneration and place transformation.
Register here: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Our online seminar series continues tomorrow with Professor Graeme Evans and Giorgio Fazio discussing culture-led regeneration and place transformation.
Register here: pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
📢 Last chance to take part in our audience survey!
Let us know what topics you’re most interested in hearing about and you could win a National Art Pass. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and closes on 31 October. 👇
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
Let us know what topics you’re most interested in hearing about and you could win a National Art Pass. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and closes on 31 October. 👇
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
Take our Audience Survey - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
We want to know what you think of Creative PEC
pec.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📢 Last chance to take part in our audience survey!
Let us know what topics you’re most interested in hearing about and you could win a National Art Pass. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and closes on 31 October. 👇
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
Let us know what topics you’re most interested in hearing about and you could win a National Art Pass. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and closes on 31 October. 👇
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
If you missed last week's seminar, 'Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy', you can catch up with the recording:
youtu.be/d0ZdQZ5dI24
youtu.be/d0ZdQZ5dI24
Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy
YouTube video by Creative PEC
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October 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If you missed last week's seminar, 'Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy', you can catch up with the recording:
youtu.be/d0ZdQZ5dI24
youtu.be/d0ZdQZ5dI24
Registration is now open for our next seminar, which will present the evidence and rationales for culture-led regeneration over time, based on research undertaken by Graeme Evans with Patrycja Kaszynska for the OECD.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
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Culture-led regeneration and place transformation - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
6 November, online
pec.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Registration is now open for our next seminar, which will present the evidence and rationales for culture-led regeneration over time, based on research undertaken by Graeme Evans with Patrycja Kaszynska for the OECD.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
📢 We're partnering with the UK National Commission for UNESCO on a new study to measure the economic and non-economic value of the UK's UNESCO sites.
UNESCO sites cover 14% of the UK’s land area and are home to 9 million people.
Full details: pec.ac.uk/news_entries...
UNESCO sites cover 14% of the UK’s land area and are home to 9 million people.
Full details: pec.ac.uk/news_entries...
Major new study to reveal the value of the UK’s UNESCO sites - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
We are partnering with UNESCO on a new study to measure the value of the UK’s UNESCO sites.
pec.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
📢 We're partnering with the UK National Commission for UNESCO on a new study to measure the economic and non-economic value of the UK's UNESCO sites.
UNESCO sites cover 14% of the UK’s land area and are home to 9 million people.
Full details: pec.ac.uk/news_entries...
UNESCO sites cover 14% of the UK’s land area and are home to 9 million people.
Full details: pec.ac.uk/news_entries...
The first of our autumn season seminars is tomorrow and there's still time to sign up.
Join us at 9.30am UK / 6.30pm AEST for 'Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy'.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Join us at 9.30am UK / 6.30pm AEST for 'Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy'.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
9 October 2025: Join us for an update to the Creative Trident model of creative employment that incorporates creative qualifications.
pec.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The first of our autumn season seminars is tomorrow and there's still time to sign up.
Join us at 9.30am UK / 6.30pm AEST for 'Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy'.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Join us at 9.30am UK / 6.30pm AEST for 'Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy'.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
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...
This scholarship is part of a wider investment by the University in the Creative PEC.
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate...
October 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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...
This scholarship is part of a wider investment by the University in the Creative PEC.
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Creative PEC Policy Advisor Emily Hopkins was at the Labour Party Conference, watching for announcements and discussions relating to the creative industries.
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Insights from the Labour Party Conference 2025 - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Creative PEC Policy Adviser Emily Hopkins attended the Labour Party Conference in September 2025.
pec.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Creative PEC Policy Advisor Emily Hopkins was at the Labour Party Conference, watching for announcements and discussions relating to the creative industries.
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
We want to hear from you! What do we do well, and what could we do better? Completing our short survey will help us better support the creative industries - and you might even win a National Art Pass.
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
Take our Audience Survey - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
We want to know what you think of Creative PEC
pec.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We want to hear from you! What do we do well, and what could we do better? Completing our short survey will help us better support the creative industries - and you might even win a National Art Pass.
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
What is ASEAN's sustainability framework, and how does it contribute to the region's ambitions to become a world leader in the creative economy by 2045?
John Newbigin, the Mayor of London's Ambassador for the Creative Industries, explains all in our new blog.
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John Newbigin, the Mayor of London's Ambassador for the Creative Industries, explains all in our new blog.
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
Association of South-East Asian Nations' long-term view of the creative economy - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
A guest blog from John Newbigin on how ASEAN could become a world leader in the creative economy by 2045.
pec.ac.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
What is ASEAN's sustainability framework, and how does it contribute to the region's ambitions to become a world leader in the creative economy by 2045?
John Newbigin, the Mayor of London's Ambassador for the Creative Industries, explains all in our new blog.
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
John Newbigin, the Mayor of London's Ambassador for the Creative Industries, explains all in our new blog.
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
We'd like to hear from you! If you have 5 minutes, our audience survey will help us improve what we do and be better positioned to support the creative industries.
Thanks!
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Thanks!
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Take our Audience Survey - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
We want to know what you think of Creative PEC
pec.ac.uk
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We'd like to hear from you! If you have 5 minutes, our audience survey will help us improve what we do and be better positioned to support the creative industries.
Thanks!
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
Thanks!
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
Our autumn seminar season begins 9 October with 'Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy'.
Join us online to find out the extent to which creative qualifications are employed in the Creative and Cultural Industries and in the general labour market.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Join us online to find out the extent to which creative qualifications are employed in the Creative and Cultural Industries and in the general labour market.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
9 October 2025: Join us for an update to the Creative Trident model of creative employment that incorporates creative qualifications.
pec.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our autumn seminar season begins 9 October with 'Mapping Qualifications in the Creative Economy'.
Join us online to find out the extent to which creative qualifications are employed in the Creative and Cultural Industries and in the general labour market.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Join us online to find out the extent to which creative qualifications are employed in the Creative and Cultural Industries and in the general labour market.
pec.ac.uk/event_entrie...
Our colleagues at @cicuk.bsky.social have released the results of their climate survey, measuring progress since the launch of the Creative Climate Charter in 2023. www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/site-content...
CIC Climate Group highlights role for creative leaders - The Creative Industries
CIC Climate Group research highlights the commitment of UK creative leadership to climate action.
www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Our colleagues at @cicuk.bsky.social have released the results of their climate survey, measuring progress since the launch of the Creative Climate Charter in 2023. www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/site-content...
New report from the CIC on the impact of the creative industries on health and wellbeing. Out now 👇
Creative health programmes are helping to improve the UK's health & wellbeing, providing new work opportunities for creatives & saving the NHS money.
Read our new report, from the CIC & @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/download-hub/health-wellbeing-forum-report
Read our new report, from the CIC & @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.
www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/download-hub/health-wellbeing-forum-report
CIC Health & Wellbeing Forum 2025 Report - Download Hub: The Creative Industries
A cross sector group of experts advises greater use of innovative creative health approaches to help the UK meet long-term challenges. Download now in the Download Hub.
www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
New report from the CIC on the impact of the creative industries on health and wellbeing. Out now 👇
10 days left to apply for the Policy Advisor role here at Creative PEC. Join a team of excellent people and deliver vital support to the creative industries with rigorous research and policy insights.
Closing date: 28 September
Closing date: 28 September
We’re hiring a Policy Advisor (Local and Regional) to join Creative PEC’s Policy Unit!
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We're hiring a Policy Advisor - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
We are hiring a part time regional and local Policy Advisor to support Creative PEC impact activity.
pec.ac.uk
September 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
10 days left to apply for the Policy Advisor role here at Creative PEC. Join a team of excellent people and deliver vital support to the creative industries with rigorous research and policy insights.
Closing date: 28 September
Closing date: 28 September
We’re collaborating with Insights North East as part of Connecting Community Summit on 22 Oct at The Glasshouse.
September 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We’re collaborating with Insights North East as part of Connecting Community Summit on 22 Oct at The Glasshouse.
We’re hiring a Policy Advisor (Local and Regional) to join Creative PEC’s Policy Unit!
pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
We're hiring a Policy Advisor - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
We are hiring a part time regional and local Policy Advisor to support Creative PEC impact activity.
pec.ac.uk
September 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We’re hiring a Policy Advisor (Local and Regional) to join Creative PEC’s Policy Unit!
pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
Deadline fast approaching! Want to join a friendly and ambitious team? We’re recruiting a full-time London-based Comms & Events Officer.
September 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Deadline fast approaching! Want to join a friendly and ambitious team? We’re recruiting a full-time London-based Comms & Events Officer.
We are looking for an experienced Comms & Events Officer to join us on a full-time two-year fixed contract. The role is based at RSA House London (some hybrid) and a starting salary of £30,942 (inc London weighting). The closing date is 7th Sept.
Find out more and apply: pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
Find out more and apply: pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
We're hiring a Comms and Events Officer - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Join our Comms team! You'll be producing research reports and supporting the delivery of online and in-person events.
pec.ac.uk
August 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We are looking for an experienced Comms & Events Officer to join us on a full-time two-year fixed contract. The role is based at RSA House London (some hybrid) and a starting salary of £30,942 (inc London weighting). The closing date is 7th Sept.
Find out more and apply: pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
Find out more and apply: pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
“Overreliance on tourism leaves economies exposed to cycles of demand, climatic shocks, and geopolitical volatility.”
GCEC member Eduardo Saravia asks what the Maldives, as a tourist destination, can learn from Colombia about economic diversity, particularly in cultural sectors.
GCEC member Eduardo Saravia asks what the Maldives, as a tourist destination, can learn from Colombia about economic diversity, particularly in cultural sectors.
Cultural Industries at the Crossroads of Tourism and Development in the Maldives - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Eduardo Saravia discusses potential for the creative industries to help grow tourism and development in the Maldives.
pec.ac.uk
August 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
“Overreliance on tourism leaves economies exposed to cycles of demand, climatic shocks, and geopolitical volatility.”
GCEC member Eduardo Saravia asks what the Maldives, as a tourist destination, can learn from Colombia about economic diversity, particularly in cultural sectors.
GCEC member Eduardo Saravia asks what the Maldives, as a tourist destination, can learn from Colombia about economic diversity, particularly in cultural sectors.
If you love the UK's culture of creativity and have a background in communications and events, we want to hear from you. 👇
We’re hiring a full-time Comms & Events Officer!
Based at RSA House in London (hybrid), the role will support and enhance the impact of Creative PEC research and policy. Main responsibilities include delivering online and in-person events, and managing the production of our research reports.
Based at RSA House in London (hybrid), the role will support and enhance the impact of Creative PEC research and policy. Main responsibilities include delivering online and in-person events, and managing the production of our research reports.
We're hiring a Comms and Events Officer - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Join our Comms team! You'll be producing research reports and supporting the delivery of online and in-person events.
pec.ac.uk
August 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
If you love the UK's culture of creativity and have a background in communications and events, we want to hear from you. 👇
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Nice job for someone in Communications with a knack for editing and a passion for the creative arts and digital transformation. Plus, you get to work in the building that's 100% closest to my heart in London, @thersaorg.bsky.social RSA House. #proudFellow #FRSA
If you'd like to help us support the UK's creative industries, we're currently hiring a London-based Comms and Events Officer. Please do apply if it matches your interests and experience. Closing date is 7 September.
Full details here: pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
Full details here: pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
We're hiring a Comms and Events Officer - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Creative PEC, working in partnership with Newcastle University and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) is recruiting for a Communications and Events Officer Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Pattern: Fu...
pec.ac.uk
August 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Nice job for someone in Communications with a knack for editing and a passion for the creative arts and digital transformation. Plus, you get to work in the building that's 100% closest to my heart in London, @thersaorg.bsky.social RSA House. #proudFellow #FRSA