The University of Turku, School of Economics, has led and coordinated a 3,5 year Developing Inclusive and Sustainable Creative Economies (DISCE) project funded by the Horizon2020 programme of the European Commission. The multidisciplinary DISCE research project was analysing inclusive and sustainable creative economies and how they can be developed in Europe. The DISCE Consortium consisted Continue Reading
This document presents the foundation for a comprehensive communication and dissemination strategy, as a robust and well-designed communication strategy is fundamental for the objectives, processes and outputs of the project to be successfully communicated and well disseminated to target audiences. SEE THE REPORT
DISCE researchers, Dr Roberta Comunian and Dr Tamsyn Dent, working with Dr Jessica Tanghetti, have recently published a paper on the impact of Covid-19 on creative and cultural workers (CCWs) in Milan. The paper explores the impact of the pandemic using qualitative interviews and digital ethnography. It highlights how Covid-19 has exacerbated the effects Continue Reading
The DISCE team is proud to announce that the DISCE Regional Case Study reports are finally online! Following months of intense research undertaken by members of our DISCE Consortium coming from University of Turku, King’s College London, Gran Sasso Science Institute, and Stockholm School of Economics, ten new Regional Case Study reports have been Continue Reading
DISCE researcher and WP2 leader Dr. Alessandro Crociata, from Gran Sasso Science Institute, will be taking part in the “Building Cultural Indicators for Abu Dhabi Culture Statistics System” conference. The hybrid event is taking place on Thursday March 24th from 9:30am to 5:00pm at the UAEU Pavilion of Expo Dubai. The conference will be dealing Continue Reading
As we age, driving may become more challenging, or even impossible. This can lead to feelings of isolation and dependence on others for transportation. However, there are a variety of transportation options that can empower seniors to maintain their independence and remain active in their communities. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the top Continue Reading
As a busy parent myself, I know that finding the time and energy to clean your home can be a daunting task. The never-ending to-do list makes it seem impossible to keep everything tidy and organized. That’s why I’ve developed a few efficient cleaning routines that have become my secret weapons for keeping my home Continue Reading
When a person becomes disabled, they may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The amount of money that a disabled person receives from this program can vary, but typically includes a monthly benefit payment and other forms of financial assistance. Here are some things to know about what disability pay includes: 1. Continue Reading
On January 31st, 2022, DISCE partner Gran Sasso Science Institute has hosted a policy workshop in L’Aquila, Italy. The workshop was held online, with twelve participants from the cultural and creative industries. The participants were stakeholders representing the University, the Academy of Fine Arts, the Museum of Contemporary Art, two theatre companies, and two local Continue Reading
At the start of 2022 the KCL DISCE team ran a series of online workshops in four of the ten DISCE cities: Dundee, Chatham, Enschede and Leuven. We invited residents from each city to meet with us and discuss how they could re-imagine the future of creative and cultural policymaking in their city. In each Continue Reading