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Arts and humanities research and innovation

Published: 24 November 2008

This paper investigates the role that arts and humanities research plays in the innovation system.
The art of innovation

Published: 17 September 2008

This report explores how fine arts graduates contribute to innovation in the creative industries and beyond, and what policymakers can do to support their contribution.
Hidden innovation in the creative industries

Published: 3 July 2008

This research uses the tools of ‘traditional’ innovation research to explore, analyse and compare innovation in four sectors that are critical to the UK’s creative future.
Creating Innovation

Published: 11 February 2008

This report presents the results of major new research into the role of the creative industries in stimulating and supporting innovation in the UK.
Beyond the creative industries

Published: 6 February 2008

This report complements existing work by DCMS and others and seeks to improve on the available data about the true extent of creative activity within the economy.
Creating Entrepreneurship

This, the first large-scale study of its kind within higher education for the creative industries for more than 70 years, has been conducted in partnership with the Higher Education Academy.
Staying ahead: the economic performance of the UK's creative industries

Published: June 2007

Staying Ahead is an economic analysis of the creative industries in the UK, carried out for the DCMS in 2007.
Creating growth

Published: 27 April 2007

'Creating growth: How the UK can develop world-class creative businessesâ€™ is an in-depth analysis of the current challenges facing the UK's creative industries.
Survey of Creative Businesses

Published: 25 April 2006

This survey reveals there is a lack of private investment and insufficient business support and development services for creative businesses in the UK.
Investing in the creative industries report

This report argues that there is potential for creative businesses to demonstrate their potential so that private investors can gain more intelligence about the sector.
Creating value: How the UK can invest in new creative businesses

This report aims to achieve changes in both attitudes and practice by sharing learning, working collaboratively with other interested parties and thinking imaginatively.