by Carlton Brick | Jan 27, 2022 | Audience, City of Culture, Community, COVID19, Culture, Events, Learning
On boarding the 12.30 LNER high-speed from Edinburgh Waverly to London Kings Cross, little did I expect that the journey itself would begin in such a decidedly uncanny manner
Having taken our prebooked seats, applied earphones, and settled back to enjoy the 5-hour journey as best we could, a slight sense of unease then enveloped the carriage as the tannoy announced: ‘This is a dry train. No alcohol will be served on this train, and no alcohol is to be consumed on this train, between Waverly station and Newcastle.’ (more…)
by Centre for Culture Sports & Events | Jan 13, 2022 | CCSE Open Lecture, Events, Global Tennis Events, Learning, Sport, Tennis, Uncategorised
Late that year, we were delighted to host a CCSE Open Lecture in which IMG Senior VP of Tennis and Tournament Director, Lui Carvalho, spoke to students and staff about key elements of event management with regard to his role as director of several large tennis events. (more…)
by Grant Mason | Dec 9, 2021 | Art, Arts, Community, Cultural Regeneration, Events, Learning, PACE Theatre, PACE YT, Performance, Renfrewshire, Theatre, Uncategorised, Young People, Youth Theatre
Every week at PACE we see first-hand how positive creative and cultural experiences can transform social, educational and wellbeing outcomes for young people – particularly to those most disadvantaged. Research shows that young people participating in the arts do better in school and are more likely to gain employment, volunteer and vote. For over 30 years we have worked to bring these benefits to as many young people as possible; to ensure that all, regardless of background, are valued, nurtured and have a voice – and to help create opportunities for them to realise their potential. YTAS studies in 2015 and 2021 show Renfrewshire with the highest levels of engagement in participatory drama activities in Scotland. We think we can build on this to do so much more, and it has never been more needed. (more…)
by Karen Nowland | Nov 11, 2021 | Art, Arts, Audience, Community, Culture, Events, Learning, Power, Renfrewshire, Resources, Skills, Uncategorised
We know that arts and cultural participation leads to a range of positive outcomes for children and young people, both in terms of their cognitive development and their wellbeing. Activities such as playing a musical instrument, performing in dance or drama, painting, sculpting or attending cultural performances, visiting museums and galleries during childhood, all contribute to improved educational attainment and improved social skills. Importantly, these experiences also help to develop many of the attributes necessary for a successful and fulfilling adulthood. (more…)
by Niclas Hell | Nov 4, 2021 | Culture, Internship, Learning, Research profile, Skills, Uncategorised
When working within social science in Scotland, it is perhaps particularly noticeable that opinions on relations with – and feelings towards – the UK tend to pop up quite regularly and, just about everywhere. Coming – as I do – from a nation (Sweden) whose history is shaped by the secessions of just about every neighbouring country, this intrigues me. In my mother tongue, it is not uncommon for people to speak of “England” when they mean the “UK.” This is especially common among Swedes who are above a certain age. (more…)
by Sophie Mamattah | Oct 28, 2021 | Art, Artist, Arts, Community, COP26, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Regeneration, Culture, Events, Learning, Resources, Uncategorised
The delayed COP26 summit is to begin on the last day of October, amid the road closures and the rail strikes, the challenges of social distancing and – perhaps – of Scottish weather in autumn, over 30,000 attendees representing over 200 countries, businesses, NGOs and other groups will meet and attempt to advance the aims of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (more…)
