What are Creative Communities?

Is collaboration rather than competition the key to unlocking a stronger, fairer UK?

Could Creative Communities be the answer? 

This preview of our brand new Creative Communities podcast series introduces you to some of the people and stories featured in the upcoming episodes, and gives you a sneak peek of how the power of creativity and co-creation in research is supercharging social change in our communities.

In this preview episode you’ll hear about the Creative Communities programme, our Community Innovation Practitioners, and the team behind the scenes bringing the research and podcast to life.

The next episodes will be released in October 2024.

Read the transcript here

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:54 Welcome to the Creative Communities Podcast

02:38 Defining Creative Communities

04:43 The Importance of Inclusivity in Research

09:18 Community Innovation Practitioner Pilot

12:21 Meet the Community Innovation Practitioners

15:35 Importance of Community-Based Research

23:39 Creating the Podcast: Experiences and Insights

27:44 Why You Should Listen to the Podcast

34:02 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Useful Links More from AHRC Creative Communities Programme, and how to get involved - Creative Communities.uk

Thanks  

Many thanks to our guests Prof. Christopher Smith (AHRC Executive Chair), Kristine Zaidi (AHRC Associate Director of Programmes), Lord Neil Mendoza (Provost of Oriel College, Oxford University), Husna Mortuza (Associate Director for Public Engagement, Joseph Rowntree Foundation) and Helen Goulden OBE (Chief Executive Officer, The Young Foundation).

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The Creative Communities podcast explores the power of cultural research and collaborative creativity. Join us as we discover how communities across the UK are tackling challenges and building a brighter future through groundbreaking projects. 

Over six episodes, meet the Community Innovation Practitioners leading the way. We'll follow their journeys of cultural collaboration, co-creation, and innovation, showcasing real-life examples of how creativity empowers communities to build a stronger, more resilient UK.

Credits

Creative Communities is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council UK (Grant Agreement No AH/X001555/1) and hosted at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

With podcast production and training from MIC media.