What Constitutes 'Good Data' in the Creative Economy? Case studies in media and cultural industries
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Sociological Studies
Abstract
The project will support fellowships that aim to support:
To support the career development of talented early career researchers and nurture future leaders
To support the broader skills development of high-calibre recent doctoral graduates or early career post-doctoral researchers in the art and humanities, particularly in relation to working with creative economy partners to support the wider impact of research.
To support projects which will contribute to the Creative Economy
To support research which is cross-disciplinary, collaborative and innovation-orientated.
To support the career development of talented early career researchers and nurture future leaders
To support the broader skills development of high-calibre recent doctoral graduates or early career post-doctoral researchers in the art and humanities, particularly in relation to working with creative economy partners to support the wider impact of research.
To support projects which will contribute to the Creative Economy
To support research which is cross-disciplinary, collaborative and innovation-orientated.
Planned Impact
see Case for Support
Publications



Hartman T
(2020)
Public perceptions of good data management: Findings from a UK-based survey
in Big Data & Society

Kennedy H
(2020)
Approaching public perceptions of datafication through the lens of inequality: a case study in public service media
in Information, Communication & Society

Steedman R
(2020)
Complex ecologies of trust in data practices and data-driven systems
in Information, Communication & Society
Description | Susan's ACE report changed data collection policy and practice |
Geographic Reach | National |
Policy Influence Type | Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health |
URL | https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.867754!/file/MetricsPolicyBriefing.pdf |
Description | Living With Data |
Amount | £28,654,300 (GBP) |
Funding ID | OSP/43959 |
Organisation | Nuffield Foundation |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 08/2019 |
End | 12/2021 |
Description | Public Trust in Data Driven Systems and AI Futures |
Amount | £9,729 (GBP) |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 06/2019 |
End | 10/2019 |
Description | Partners on the CEEF 'Good Data' projects |
Organisation | Arts Council England |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | BBC - worked together on a survey about public attitudes to data management models ACE - worked together on stakeholder engagement Ukie - carried out a survey with their members |
Collaborator Contribution | BBC - worked together on a survey about public attitudes to data management models ACE - worked together on stakeholder engagement Ukie - carried out a survey with their members |
Impact | see other sections |
Start Year | 2018 |
Description | Partners on the CEEF 'Good Data' projects |
Organisation | British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) |
Department | BBC Research & Development |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | BBC - worked together on a survey about public attitudes to data management models ACE - worked together on stakeholder engagement Ukie - carried out a survey with their members |
Collaborator Contribution | BBC - worked together on a survey about public attitudes to data management models ACE - worked together on stakeholder engagement Ukie - carried out a survey with their members |
Impact | see other sections |
Start Year | 2018 |
Description | Partners on the CEEF 'Good Data' projects |
Organisation | Ukie |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
PI Contribution | BBC - worked together on a survey about public attitudes to data management models ACE - worked together on stakeholder engagement Ukie - carried out a survey with their members |
Collaborator Contribution | BBC - worked together on a survey about public attitudes to data management models ACE - worked together on stakeholder engagement Ukie - carried out a survey with their members |
Impact | see other sections |
Start Year | 2018 |
Description | Report on survey into public attitudes to data management models |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | https://livingwithdata.org/project/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Views-on-Data-Management-Full-Report.pdf |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
URL | https://livingwithdata.org/project/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Views-on-Data-Management-Full-Report.p... |
Description | Susan Oman produced a working paper, policy briefing, did a webinar, was covered in the news, based on her ACE research |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Susan Oman produced a working paper, policy briefing, did a webinar, was covered in the news, based on her ACE research. The policy briefing is here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.867754!/file/MetricsPolicyBriefing.pdf. News coverage is here: https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2019/dec/16/arts-council-takes-steps-to-tackle-working-class-gaps-in-workforce https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2019/theatres-to-report-on-socio-economic-background-of-workforce-under-new-arts-council-rules/ https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/191222019-ace-introduces-socio-economic-monitoring-npos https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/ace-treads-carefully-intrusive-new-social-class-metric |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
URL | https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.867754!/file/MetricsPolicyBriefing.pdf |
Description | report on survey of diversity in games industry, covered by media |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | Mentioned on Hansard, covered by BBC. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |