DISCE researcher Dr Roberta Comunian (Comunian et al. 2020) with co-authors at King’s College and Nanyang Technological University Singapore has recently collaborated on a special issue of the Social Enterprise Journal on “Social Enterprises, Social Innovation and the Creative Economy.” Their editorial (available to read and download via open access from the Social Enterprise Journal) is provocatively entitled “The Continue Reading
CUMEDIAE and Trans Europe Halles, partners of the DISCE Consortium, are organising a webinar series (2 episodes) on the current and immediate state of creative economies in the context of COVID-19 crisis. We will be exploring with CCI´s stakeholders how does COVID-19 affect the creative economies in the EU and how can we thrive through Continue Reading
As we prepare to celebrate the International Workers’ Day (for some Labour or May Day) on the 1 st of May, an international celebration of people in waged labour and working classes, DISCE launches a new survey across Europe asking the important question of Who cares about creative and cultural workers in Europe? Researching for Continue Reading
DISCE researchers Roberta Comunian, Tamsyn Dent, Bridget Conor and Chiara Burlina have published this week a new report on “Creative Higher Education in Europe Statistics”. The report – a core part of the research of WP3 (Creative workforce, skills and education) – reviews current data and knowledge in relation to the provision of creative subjects Continue Reading
The CCIs sector is undergoing a time of severe changes. The COVID-19 crisis has been impacting the lives of many, and the cultural and creative sectors are not immune. Many organisations and professionals are facing new challenges, rethinking their work and their lives. But in these times of isolation, culture can come in support to the Continue Reading
When it comes to kitchen remodeling, choosing the right contractor is vital. There are many factors to consider when making your decision, and it’s important to do your research in order to choose a contractor that will meet your needs and expectations. In this blog post, we’ll provide some tips on how to choose a Continue Reading
The King’s College London Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries and Policy Evidence Centre Creative Industries Research Frontiers Seminar Series. Seminar 1. Creative and cultural ecologies: Mapping and understanding 22nd January 2020 Anatomy Museum, King’s College London On January 22nd, King’s College London hosted the first in a seminar series titled ‘Creative Industries Research Continue Reading
The first thing to do when moving into a new house is to get organized. This means unpacking all of the boxes, putting away the furniture, and figuring out where everything goes. It can be overwhelming, but it’s important to take your time and get everything just right. After all, your home is your refuge Continue Reading
On October 16th, the city of Timisoara, Romania, welcomed the second DISCE Co-Creation Lab. Co-creation events are one of the approaches used by DISCE to engage with stakeholders to validate the policy relevance of the project, to co-design and co-produce the research so to achieve long-term impact and sustainability. The lab of Timisoara was successfully Continue Reading
When it comes to cryptocurrency, “staking” refers to the process of holding coins in a wallet to support the network. By doing this, users are rewarded with new tokens for their contribution. In other words, staking is like earning interest on your crypto holdings. And unlike traditional interest-bearing accounts, there is often no limit to Continue Reading