3.8a What are the barriers to participation?

Background

In keeping with other DCMS policy portfolios, the Creative Industries and AI team welcome research on the drivers of, and barriers to, participation in the creative industries.

Next steps

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Related UKRI funded projects


  • Centre of Excellence for Policy and Evidence in the Creative Industries

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  • Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre

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    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Nottingham

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    The project focuses on challenges faced by the creative industries due to emerging technologies, which could partially address barriers to participation.

  • Creative Industries Clusters Programme - Baseline Research & Evidence Grant

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    Funded by: UUI

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: QNDA LTD

  • Creative Industries Clusters Engagement Programme - Briefing Events

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    Funded by: UUI

    Lead research organisation: Royal Holloway University of London

  • The Discipline of Creativity: Exploring the Paradox

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    Funded by: AHRC

    Lead research organisation: University of St Andrews

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    Funded by: UKRI

    Lead research organisation: Royal Holloway University of London

  • CrayonXCollaboration

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    Lead research organisation: LITRO MAGAZINE LTD

  • The Artery More Business, Creativity and Culture

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