National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange
National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange (NCACE). Supporting knowledge exchange and collaboration between Higher Education and the Arts
NCACE is part of the School of Advanced Study
- Next IRN Event: 25 February 2026 Join NCACE’s Independent Researcher Network (IRN) to explore how an action research framework might better support artists in academia. We will also introduce the new IRN Writing Retreats. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-inde...
- A Community of Practice for Independent Researchers New publication by Associate ‘Funmi Adewole-Elliott, edited by Suzie Leighton, exploring how the IRN can strengthen cross-sector research culture across the arts, culture, community and HE ecosystems. Read: ncace.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
- A Community of Practice for Independent Researchers New publication by Associate ‘Funmi Adewole-Elliott, edited by Suzie Leighton, exploring how the IRN can strengthen cross-sector research culture across the arts, culture, community and HE ecosystems. Read: ncace.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
- It also set the scene for The Collaboration Lab, a new pilot initiative supporting university and arts and cultural sector partnerships which will launch with an Ideas Pool event on 21 January. Find out more about NCACE's work by visiting their website: ncace.ac.uk 2/2
- The @ncace.bsky.social recently hosted their Cultures of Change: Arts and Humanities as a Space of Invention event. The hybrid event explored what sustainability and entrepreneurship mean in the context of arts and humanities research collaborations: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... 1/2
- Delighted to write my first article for @artsprofessional.co.uk celebrating disability! @ncace.bsky.social Thanks to my three wonderful interviewees: Kyle Lewis Jordan @davidturners.tcgs.co & Jessica Thom ! It’s been such pleasure to hear your stories! www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
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- Working in a university-cultural sector partnership and looking for support, shared learning and a space to develop new possibilities for your collaboration? Register your interest for @ncace.bsky.social's The Collaboration Lab pilot and the Ideas Pool event in January 👉 tinyurl.com/EOI-form-NCACE
- NCACE Festival 2026 - Proposal Deadline Last week we hosted our Meetup, a chance to hear more about our Festival plans, taking place in April 2026. Listen to the recording here: soundcloud.com/user-2458372... Apply to contribute to the Festival by 8 Dec 2025: files.ncace.ac.uk/NCACE%20Fest...
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- Join us in person on 18 November for an Introduction to Responsible AI (RAI): www.sas.ac.uk/digital-huma...
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- We’re delighted to share that NCACE will continue to be funded by Research England for the next four years! We’ll keep supporting collaboration and knowledge exchange between higher education and the arts. Read more: ncace.ac.uk/2025/09/10/m...
- Join us for our NCACE Meetup on 20 November 2025, to hear about plans for our next Festival of Cultural Knowledge Exchange which will take place in April 2026. A chance to share ideas, connect and get involved. For more information and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-meet...
- Building connections. Creating opportunities. Recognising your work. Independent researchers shape culture, knowledge & society—too often without recognition or support. The NCACE Independent Researchers Network aims to change that. Info and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-inde...
- From Practice to PhD Workshop - 22 October 2025 Jointly hosted with @bathspauni.bsky.social, we’ll ask: how can arts & cultural organisations & researchers work together through PhD research - and what does it take to make it successful? Register & more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-pract...
- NCACE Summer Reads Over the past year, our Arts Professional series explored: migration, climate emergency, governance, cultural support for young people, local authority-arts-HEI collaborations, and business schools supporting arts organisations. Read here: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/tags/ncace
- NCACE Events Coming Soon We’ve got exciting events this autumn as we continue the conversation around cultural knowledge exchange. For more information and to register, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ncace-3228...
- NCACE Evidence Café 15 Join us for our next café session, where we will explore how collaborative research between universities and cultural institutions can drive meaningful and transformative change. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-evid...
- We're hiring a Senior Manager – Knowledge, Evidence and Resources at NCACE. Deadline: Friday, 11 July 2025 – don’t miss it! Apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNK292/n... More about us: ncace.ac.uk
- We're hiring! NCACE is seeking a Senior Manager – Knowledge, Evidence & Resources to lead work on our Knowledge Base, Evidence and Policy events & training for ECRs and mid-career academics. Apply by 11 July 2025 More info & details on how to apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNK292/s...
- In our new @artsprofessional.co.uk article, our Co-Director Evelyn Wilson explores: How are universities & the arts working together on challenging environmental issues connected with climate change? And what initiatives are emerging as a result? Read here: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
- Thanks to everyone who joined our Independent Researcher Network Roundtable last week! This was the first step in shaping a new network for independent researchers that spans HE, the arts/cultural sector & their collaborative partners. Listen to the full recording: soundcloud.com/user-2458372...
- We're hiring! NCACE is seeking a Senior Manager – Knowledge, Evidence & Resources to lead work on our Knowledge Base, Evidence and Policy events & training for ECRs and mid-career academics. Apply by 11 July 2025 More info & details on how to apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNK292/s...
- NCACE Blog: Showcasing your Collaborative Projects We welcome reflections on collaborations between HE and the arts, especially from diverse voices. Freelancers/fractional staff receive a small honorarium. Blog Guidelines: ncace.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Email: noshin.sultan@sas.ac.uk
- Our new publication by StoryArcs associate Dr Josh Weeks is out now. It begins with a realisation. Suddenly, you’re in a garden surrounded by stars. You don’t know how you got there; have no idea which interstellar threshold you had to cross... Read more here: ncace.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
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- Just published in @artsprofessional.co.uk our new article 'Conversations on the challenges of governance'. Exploring how closer collaboration between the arts sector and universities could strengthen leadership and governance. Read more: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
- Thanks to everyone who joined and contributed to last week’s NCACE Collection Spring Showcase! We spotlighted some of our latest contributors and their recent publications. Listen here: soundcloud.com/user-2458372... NCACE Collection: ncace.ac.uk/collection/c...
- Are you an independent researcher working across Higher Education, arts, culture, and the creative sectors? Join NCACE’s Independent Researcher Network Roundtable Consultation on 19th June to share your experiences and shape future support. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-inde...
- Besides awarding degrees, how are universities supporting young people? Our Co-Director @evelynwilson.bsky.social explores this in our latest @artsprofessional.co.uk article, contributions from @penahay.bsky.social, Jen Wong, Rebecca Johnson and Akil Hunte: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
- NCACE Resources Guide 2020 - 2024 Last October marked the end of NCACE’s first phase. To celebrate, we worked with designer Lucía Merlo on a new document to explore resources from the past four years, including event recordings, research reports, blogs & more. View here: ncace.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
- This month's blog, "Artists and Academics – The Perfect Marriage," is by Jemma McDonnell, co-founder and co-director of @thepaperbirds.bsky.social Theatre Company. She explores the fascinating intersection of art and academia. Read here: ncace.ac.uk/2025/03/03/a...
- Join us for the NCACE Collection Spring Showcase! We'll be in conversation with authors from our latest publications. Contributors incl: @katherineharloe.bsky.social, @evelynwilson.bsky.social, Dr Nick Makoha, Bambo Soyinka, Dr. Josh Weeks plus others. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-coll...
- We're excited to share our new series of case studies aligned with the NCACE theme – Technology for Social Good, showcasing initiatives using technology to generate social and cultural benefits. Visit NCACE Collection to view: ncace.ac.uk/collection/c...
- Applications for Being Human Festival 2025 are now open. Being Human Festival returns 6–15 November 2025 with the theme ‘Between the Lines’! If you’re a researcher, get involved by organising a public engagement event or project. Find out more: beinghumanfestival.org/get-involved/
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- Reshaping public discourse around migration Our new @artsprofessional.co.uk article by our Co-Director Suzie Leighton explores how research can fuel creative activism, featuring insights from Catherine Clarke, Kwesi Johnson and Neelam Raina. Read here: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/feature/resh...
- Check out our Monthly Bulletin! Save the date for the Collection Spring Showcase on April 3rd! New blog: "MembGame UX Design Workshop" by Clare Frances on AR/VR in STEM for inclusion. Plus, 5 new case studies on Tech for Social Good! Read more: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=508318f9b8...
- NCACE Monthly Bulletin Sign-up to our monthly bulletin, be the first to hear about our latest news, events, blogs and publications. Read our latest bulletin: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=508318f9b8... Sign-up: ncace.ac.uk#sign-up #KnowledgeExchange #HigherEducation #ArtsAndCulture
- NCACE Evidence Café 14: Artists & Universities Explore how artists collaborate with Higher Education through research, public engagement & knowledge exchange. Hear insights from practitioners & HEIs. Listen now on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/user-2458372... #Artists #Culture #HigherEducation
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