AHRC Infrastructure Policy and Engagement Fellowship
Lead Research Organisation:
Goldsmiths College
Department Name: Research Services
Abstract
CoSTAR (Convergent Screen Technologies And performance in Realtime) aims to establish a world-leading national infrastructure for multidisciplinary applied creative R&I, harnessing and driving the convergence of advanced digital technologies transforming the creative industries' Screen and Performance sectors and beyond. Its resources will catalyse collaboration between HEIs and creative businesses to drive innovation in new products, platforms and experiences. A programme of work is now underway to develop the business case for this major new investment and two Fellows are being recruited to support this work through additional evidence gathering and engagement activities, and to bring in additional research and sector expertise."
"This is an exciting opportunity for a senior academic or manager from a UK IRO or university to help shape a transformative new research and innovation infrastructure for the sector. The AHRC Infrastructure Engagement Fellows in the Creative Industries will support the development of the CoSTAR Business Case, helping to transform the initial proposal into a clear programme for delivery and implementation. Outputs will include the delivery of workshops and other engagement activities, direct input to the business case, as well as the production of specific reports related to the above areas of activity. The Fellows will work closely with AHRC's Infrastructure Team and other senior colleagues across UKRI and report to the CoSTAR Steering Group, chaired by AHRC's Chief Operating Officer.
"This is an exciting opportunity for a senior academic or manager from a UK IRO or university to help shape a transformative new research and innovation infrastructure for the sector. The AHRC Infrastructure Engagement Fellows in the Creative Industries will support the development of the CoSTAR Business Case, helping to transform the initial proposal into a clear programme for delivery and implementation. Outputs will include the delivery of workshops and other engagement activities, direct input to the business case, as well as the production of specific reports related to the above areas of activity. The Fellows will work closely with AHRC's Infrastructure Team and other senior colleagues across UKRI and report to the CoSTAR Steering Group, chaired by AHRC's Chief Operating Officer.
| Description | CoSTAR Calls launched based on the OBC whose development I supported through this award. COSTAR lots have been awarded, as envisaged in the OBC whose development I supported through this award. |
| Exploitation Route | Multiple bidders bid for funding under CoSTAR, and were awarded, including the Foresight Lab led by me. |
| Sectors | Creative Economy Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) Education Leisure Activities including Sports Recreation and Tourism Culture Heritage Museums and Collections |
| URL | https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/insight-and-foresight-unit-for-rd-in-screen-and-performance/ |
| Description | Activities in the role of CoSTAR Policy and Engagement Fellow has been a key component of the mix of skills and deliverables in the interdisciplinary team responsible for taking the CoSTAR Strategic Outline Case to Outline Business Case. £76m of public funds awarded on basis of Outline Business Case, developed in part through results of this award. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2023 |
| Sector | Creative Economy,Leisure Activities, including Sports, Recreation and Tourism,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections |
| Impact Types | Cultural Economic Policy & public services |
| Description | Appointment to DCMS College Of Experts |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Appointment to DCMS College of Experts |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| Description | Creative Industries Infrastructure mapping webinars |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Webinar series to engage Creative Industries Infrastructure owners/ managers in each of the UK's 4 nations |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Prior Information Notice Webinar |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Briefing webinar for the CoSTAR Prior Information Notice |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |