As we approach the end of a very busy 2024 for CCSE, we’re delighted to release the project film for our FestivalsConnect project, funded by Spirit of 2012. This film relfects on the objectives of the project, what we did, what we found and what outputs and outcomes we’ve delivered. The film is one of several outputs from the project, adding to the Playbook for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Festivals and Events and the Evidence Review. These outputs are endorsed by sectoral partners, helping to ensure EDI is more effectively embedded in the planning and delivery of festivals and events, cultural and sporting.
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A new resource aiming to help promote equality, diversity and inclusion within festivals and events has been launched by CCSE researchers.
A Playbook for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – developed by the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at UWS – in partnership with Glasgow Life, funded by Spirit of 2012, and with contributions from Visit Scotland – aims to support those responsible for planning, organising and delivering festivals and events to embed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) from the outset.
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Rather a long time has elapsed since the last recap of activity on the CCSE blog (and, therefore, of goings-on at CCSE)…
Continue reading “A Recap of Recent CCSE Activity as Reflected on the CCSE Blog”Renfrewshire Economy Conference & Tourism Development 🧳🏨📷
Earlier this week, Paisley’s recently refurbished town hall played host to the inaugural edition of the Renfrewshire Economy Conference.
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Fine days can be few and far between in Scotland, it has seemed particularly so this spring; heavy rain has featured most days. Thus, when the sun does put in an appearance, spending time in a basement conference suite might not be everyone’s first choice.
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The Elephant in the Room exhibition opened in Paisley’s Art Department space in early May and ran for about two weeks, (until 13th of the month).
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On a bright Tuesday morning a couple of weeks ago, members of the CCSE team found themselves walking briskly about the corridors of UWS’s Paisley campus, counting chairs, tracking down pens, collecting printouts from photocopiers.
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