Co-Director National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange. Enjoy exploring, showcasing, supporting publishing and occasionally writing on ecologies and histories of cultural collaborations, and associated pursuits. And walking for the need to clear.https://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lu6asule222x"Rather than seeing knowledge as something separate that precedes or results from artistic activity, we can understand the expressive arts as embodying knowledges through practice. The artist doesn’t just apply knowledge to make art; the making itself constitutes a unique form of knowing" [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jul 2025 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6asule222xhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lu6aofgcc22xSharing a recent piece I co-wrote for @artsprofessional.co.uk with colleagues from @peoplespalaceproj.bsky.social and Orleans House Gallery on how research and the arts are working together on the #climate emergency Arts and research: Shaping climate action https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/feature/arts-and-research-shaping-climate-action17 Jul 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6aofgcc22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lsdkkpzqs22gImportant news here for the #creativeindustries. Here's the mission "By 2035 the UK’s position as a global creative superpower will be enhanced with the UK becoming the number one destination worldwide for investment in creativity and innovation." [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jun 2025 07:18 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsdkkpzqs22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lsdjmssmis2gSome really great articles in here and all free to access. I'm particularly looking forward to spending some time with "Ecologies of Collective Imagination' by @penahay.bsky.social and others. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jun 2025 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsdjmssmis2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lr3cbig25s2jThere’s a growing need to connect academic research with local government practice and to support long-term partnerships, not just one-off projects. "Such collaboration can enhance decision-making and policy outcomes, especially in resource-constrained environments." https://blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/06/04/placecast-podcast-episode-three-placeleadership-with-chris-naylor-and-jamie-ounan/08 Jun 2025 07:03 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr3cbig25s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lpwutpca2s2s"The antidote to our overlapping crises is not just better data or smarter technologies—it is expansive #imagination, cultivated not in labs or spreadsheets, but through the critical.. work of the humanities. Literature, philosophy, history, and the arts help us make sense of ourselves and others." [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 May 2025 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpwutpca2s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lptdzn5xys2dA compelling lens on the landscape of cultural collaborations between higher education and the arts and culture sectors. It's been a huge joy and privilege to support and guide Josh in the development of this wonderful creative report. #storyarcs #culturalknowledgeexchange [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 May 2025 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptdzn5xys2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lp7tt6ru5c2sLast week I was delighted to host our latest NCACE Collection showcase. If you couldn't join us, do tune in to hear from poet Dr Nick Makoha, Professor Bambo Soyinka, Dr Josh Weeks, Dr Josh Edelman, Zoe Seaton, Hannah Conway and Dr Laura Kemp and myself on our latest publications and case studies [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 May 2025 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7tt6ru5c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lp7td6gdvc2sHow can we support effective distributed leadership? How can we share better? And how can we ensure we retain humility, an ability to reflect on what doesn’t work and why – and then do something about it?” Great questions and provocations here on governance and leadership in challenging times. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 May 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7td6gdvc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lna53gj6uk2cI really enjoyed writing this small piece for @artsprofessional.co.uk with @penahay.bsky.social, Jen Wong from Science Gallery London and Rebecca Johnson from Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Apr 2025 07:32 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lna53gj6uk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3ll7uppavf22cGreat training opp from #BeingHuman with learning on: Co-production and co-creation; collaborating with the GLAM sector; working with community groups and individuals; building and maintaining relationships with partners; + the importance of equitable partnerships, mutual benefit and collaboration. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Mar 2025 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7uppavf22chttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lkzxykg25s26"This is an opening for Britain, which should be promoting itself as a haven for free, unhindered scientific inquiry." https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/21/donald-trump-usa-europe-britain-opening-keir-starmer?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other23 Mar 2025 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkzxykg25s26https://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lkrb4lprbs25Really looking forward to hosting this, our next NCACE Collection Showcase where we'll be in dialogue on a number of our publications, including wonderful new pieces from the poet Nick Makoha, and our StoryArcs associate Josh Weeks. We'll also be discussing new case studies on #TechnforSocialGood, [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2025 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkrb4lprbs25https://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3libutppaac2z"Somebody came and did performances, like tearing up paper or very simple things. But I could see that’s where performance was growing in my own mind. Could I do it? Could I actually perform in my own structures?" Wonderful sunday morning read. Thanks @eminencegris.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Feb 2025 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3libutppaac2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lhc6eb7w3c23This building has supported generations of artists, is associated with major historically significant initiatives such as the Blk Arts Group and is a vital part of the identity of Wolverhampton. So please, save Wolverhampton school of art building from demolition chng.it/tBy9LzSJ via @UKChange https://chng.it/tBy9LzSJ03 Feb 2025 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhc6eb7w3c23https://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lfwtwovws22xReally exciting and really important PhD opportunity that seeks to add to the often hidden research that is undertaken by arts organisations. And with wonderful people @hudunipress.bsky.social who've been doing so much to champion really strong, dynamic arts ecologies. https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/research-scholarships/arts-and-humanities/iou-at-50/17 Jan 2025 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfwtwovws22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lftuweltlk2sSuch an inspiring initiative. As a previous awardee has said: "I possess no super powers, creative thinking and creative solutions are key to making things happen" Just imagine for a moment how much could be achieved if every university had a Water Woman award. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jan 2025 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lftuweltlk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3legqoocma22n These quiet days are perfect for reflection and reading. Our @ncace.bsky.social Collection houses over 50 publications on collaborations between universities and the arts. Lots of inspiring and useful material. My deepest thanks to our amazing writers and researchers. https://ncace.ac.uk/collection/collections-browser/29 Dec 2024 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3legqoocma22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3ldsxy6xds224I love the winter #solstice and none was more magical than that spent a few years ago mid-afternoon with the ancient yews in Kingley Vale, nr Chichester. The journey there via one of the oldest roman roads in the country was in itself somehow special. Enjoy what is left of the light. Happy Solstice.21 Dec 2024 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldsxy6xds224https://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3ldnkvggc4s2wThe deadline is today for submissions for this super interesting conference in Porto in May. Big themes include: Evaluating Cultural Infrastructure, Best Practices for Community Engagement and Conceptualising Culture and Identity. https://blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2024/12/11/call-for-submissions-culture-and-communities-in-their-places/19 Dec 2024 09:32 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldnkvggc4s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3ldjx52hgcc2ehttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/dec/17/margaret-hodge-to-lead-review-of-regional-inequality-in-the-arts Margaret Hodge will oversee a review into regional inequality in the arts after the culture secretary described some areas of Britain as “cultural deserts”.17 Dec 2024 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldjx52hgcc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lcru34qfge2l"........we must ensure that the data we use doesn’t exclude hidden patterns and opportunities. Creativity often emerges from out near the edges, where the sparks fly: we must be sure we are looking there, too." Couldn't agree more! [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Dec 2024 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcru34qfge2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/evelynwilson.bsky.social/post/3lcpn7wlkwm2lAt NCACE, we're working to identify key ways in which universities work with artists and creative practitioners and vice versa, and to discover more about the values and benefits of such collaborations. Please join us if you'd like to share your experience. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncace-evidence-cafe-14-artists-and-universities-tickets-1087022346099?aff=oddtdtcreator07 Dec 2024 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:ll4ta3wn2tbba76loo2pg43o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcpn7wlkwm2l