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Welcome to the Creative Industries brief Caroline Dinenage MP ! Here are four evidence-backed policy recommendations to get you started....on immigration, growth out of London, R&D and lifelong learning. pec.ac.uk/policy-briefin…

Arts & Culture Impact Fund | Nesta - of use to Leicester’s rich third sector arts ? nesta.org.uk/project/arts-c…

Lots of organisations have launched funds & initiatives to provide support during #COVID19. From loans for charities tackling poverty, to a call for help on ways to bridge the digital divide, we’ve compiled a list of funding opps and requests that might be of interest (1/10):

It cannot be right that the 5 week wait for UC remains while the nation faces the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. At JRF we're calling on the Government to build on their compassionate response & ensure the social security system acts acts as a lifeline for the many in need.

Nice summary of what has been splintering creativity over the last decade

Delighted to hear that our Creative Industries Society won best new student group at @demontfortsu 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Follow @DMUBAL

‘Craft is often dismissed as low art, a hobby or women’s work.’ #craftism

Unfortunately we’ve lost quite a few followers today because we condemned Dominic Cumming’s actions. But for us, the health of our colleagues and the population they serve is more important than anything else. So please RT and follow if you remain right behind us. Thank you x

Ain’t that the truth Xin

📢 Freelancers! Creators! Organisations! We’re continuing to work with Government to help them get as much evidence as possible to effectively respond to the #COVID19 crisis. Complete our short survey so we can help them support you 👉 buff.ly/3epwTkp

Crafts Council have set up a page with resources and links for everyone to help stand up to racism in the arts. craftscouncil.org.uk/articles/stand…

Looking forward to next week’s session on design cultures and processes in the city, and our provocation around sense making and heuristics. Come along Nicole Pierce if you like

Loving the google doodle today

1. Nobody has worn ties since 1998 2. No water coolers since the last recession. 3. We started emailing outside work around 2003. 4. Nobody has time for lunch at work. 5. Coffee in the office is now a H&S breach. 6. Second family? 🤣

Hallelujah!

Great creative opportunity here in Leicester.