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What is Wor\nCulture<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wor Culture<\/em> is a forum for discussing issues relating to the culture and creative sectors in the North East, and contribute to shaping its future. The gathering is facilitated by Newcastle University but we strongly encourage you to propose topics for discussion, join in the debate, or offer to lead a session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is the\nprogramme put together?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sessions\nfocus on topics suggested by you. You can also suggest speakers (or offer to do\na presentation or provocation) and\/or host a session (we\u2019ll support you!). All\nsuggestions to: bob.allan@ncl.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is\nthe format of the event?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally the event follows a format where we have a series of short presentations (c. 10 minutes) to help establish the context for the discussion. This is followed by a Q&A. We then have a series of breakout groups. After this each group feeds back into a general discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For online events there is a chat function in Zoom which is like texting or messaging. We use this to gather questions and comments. Participants can also use it to contribute or send a private message to the host if they do not want to speak using their video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is\nexpected of me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We warmly welcome everyone who would like\nto come along to the event. How you participate is entirely up to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning of online events we ask everyone to mute their microphones and turn off their video to try to avoid any problems with background noise and videos crashing. You can listen, keeping your video and microphone off; you can contribute to the discussion via the chat function; you can contribute by turning on your video and asking a question; you can have your video on in the breakout rooms or not. We would love to hear your voice and have your thoughts but there is absolutely no pressure to contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I\ncan\u2019t join in or come along to the Zoom gatherings?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are very aware that digital gatherings\nare not accessible for everyone for many reasons. We are working to make our\nsessions as accessible as possible (if you have any ideas or suggestions let us\nknow) but we are still conscious that they still will not be accessible to\neveryone. If you would like to contribute to any of the sessions but cannot\nattend the zoom gathering, we\u2019d be happy to talk to you beforehand by whatever\nmeans is best for you, you could contribute in writing or by submitting a short\nvideo, and we can feedback to you after the event. Or, if you have any other\nideas, do let us know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\nhappens after the event?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After each event we will produce a\nreflection of the event including information from the presentations, insights\nand questions drawn from the conversation on \u2018chat\u2019, information from the\nbreakout room discussions, and any useful resources participants might have\nshared or we\u2019ve discovered that are relevant to discussions. This might take a\nlittle time as we\u2019re a small team but bear with us! We will then circulate this\nto participants, regional networks, colleagues in local authorities etc. so\nthey can see what your thinking is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will also look at the information and\nissues raised and, where possible, feed these into future sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to be kept in the loop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For information on future sessions you can sign up here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The #WorCulture team,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vee (Dean of Culture and Creative Arts) venda.pollock@ncl.ac.uk<\/a> – @VeePollock<\/a> (On research leave 22\/23)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Annesley<\/strong>\u2019s background is in literature and before covering Vee as Acting Dean for Culture and the Creative Arts, he was Head of the School of English at Newcastle (2013 \u2013 2020).  In that role, he gained wide experience working with cultural partners (particularly literature focussed organisations like Seven Stories and Bloodaxe Books), local authorities, regional SMEs and freelancers and has a lot of experience supporting activity in your sector.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/elll\/people\/profile\/jamesannesley.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirsten Gibson<\/strong>\u2019s background is in music, and before taking on the role of Associate Dean of Engagement and Place for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences during Vee\u2019s research leave, she was Head of Music at Newcastle (2018-2021). In that role she worked closely with Vee and a range of cultural partners and freelancers devising and delivering partnership work and engagement projects within Music (including with Music Partnership North, Samling Academy, Nordoff Robbins, Sage Gateshead and Opera North). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/sacs\/people\/profile\/kirstengibson.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bob (Engagement and Place Projects Manager) bob.allan@ncl.ac.uk<\/a> – @tweet_happening<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engagement at Newcastle University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newcastle University works with a broad range of organisations, professionals and publics outside of academia; through partnership work, research and teaching projects and public engagement activities.

Below are some links that may be relevant to Wor Culture attendees interested in collaborating with the university or attending other events and activities.

Work with Us https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/work-with-us\/ <\/a>
Engage with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/hass\/engagement\/<\/a>
Creative Collaborations https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/work-with-us\/creative-collaborations\/<\/a>
Institute for Creative Arts Practice https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/creativearts\/<\/a>
Creative Fuse North East https:\/\/www.creativefusene.org.uk\/<\/a>
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