Q. What is the creative economy? A. It is the economic output of everyone who does an officially recorded creative job in (for example) the UK, as measured in the […]
Despite the increasingly digital world in which we work and live, the power of person-to-person interactions seems now more valuable than ever. It's face-to-face meetings that foster trust and enable […]
Our work to map the creative economy is well underway. To help us with this ambitious project we’ve recruited a team of students who bring with them a fantastic range […]
Plaudits have been flowing fast recently for the digital creativity achievements of Wales' UK government offices. Companies House, based in Cardiff, has been working hard to turn itself into a digital […]
A quick visit to Bath for an event organised by the Centre for Digital Entertainment proved a rich source of insight for the cross-over world of the digital economy. Run jointly […]
I’m thrilled to be the Advisory Chair of Cardiff University's new Creative Cardiff initiative, supporting its two ambitions – to build the connections between Cardiff University's academics and the creative industries and to […]
The creative economy is a major employer across the UK, but its importance goes well beyond job creation. The creative and cultural life of a city enhances both reputation and […]
A lively couple of days in Brussels last week - the highlight a Lisbon Council round-table with Andrus Ansip, Vice President of the European Commission. Ansip was for nine years […]
We’re delighted to welcome Lisa Matthews on secondment from the Arts Council of Wales into the role of Director of Creative Economy, as Sara Pepper’s maternity cover. Lisa brings a wealth of skills and significant experience to the team.
