#FestivalsConnect is a Spirit of 2012 funded project researching the contributions that festivals & events can make to EDI outcomes. #CCSE_UWS

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Join @CCSE_UWS on 18th November for the online launch of our Playbook for EDI in Festivals & Events. The Playbook is the final output from @Fest_Connect project & is a resource for the festivals and events sector, across the UK and beyond @Spiritof2012. eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of…
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📯📯New blog on our webpage, Festivals, Events & EDI: An Evidence Review. Have a read: ccse.uws.ac.uk/2024/08/22/fe…📖 🎎
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This might be the best Paris 2024 story: Zeng Zhiying made her Olympics debut at 58-years old. Born in China, she is now representing Chile in table tennis because of an incredible journey. At age 18, she expected to go to the Olympics for her birth country, China, as one of the best players in the world. But then table tennis changed out the two-sided paddles, and her game was thrown off. She never made the team and became incredibly frustrated with the sport. She retired from the game as a player at age 20. Shortly after, she moved to Chile and coached various table tennis teams. Then, in 2000, she decided to get a “real job” and step away from the game. For 20 years, she didn’t play. Then, in COVID, she bought a table and started playing again. She made it a goal to make the 2024 Olympics representing Chile. And, at age 58, she did it! The human brain is crazy powerful, and it can prevent us from continuing something we love or help us persevere through times when the odds are heavily stacked against us. What an inspiration to follow your dreams.
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📯📯New blog on our website! @MarleneZijlstra on her research in and around Paisley's #hiddenspaces "Achieving Spatial Justice through Decaying Spaces in Paisley" take a 👀ccse.uws.ac.uk/2024/07/25/ac…

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Meet our new feathered friends! GAU members were joined by some curious swans in our latest rowing session. Watersports are a great way to enjoy the summer weather - when we have it!
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Want to broaden your mind at this year’s #EdinburghDeafFestival? Join our workshops & tours 👇 🏰 Heritage tour 📸 Photo Walk 🦒 Tea & Talk @EdinburghZoo 🍄 Tour @TheBotanics ⚕️ Ancient Egypt at @NtlMuseumsScot 🎨 ‘Filo’ at @edartfest Plus even more ▶️ edinburghdeaffestival.com
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Last week was another milestone of my research career . I had the opportunity to represent FestivalsConnect project at Event Management conference at University of Central Florida. Additionally got chance to meet other scholars from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
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The 2024 @GlasgowMela attracted a crowd of 40,000 people 🎉 Festivalgoers enjoyed a day of free music, dance and arts, and the event was headlined by the legendary Apache Indian. Find out more about this year's festival by visiting our website ⬇️ glasgowlife.org.uk/news/40-0…
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There's still time to sign up for our annual symposium, *Cultural Regeneration, Policy, Impact & Supporting the Sector* 📆9th July. We'd be delighted to 👀you @FuturePaisley ✍️eventbrite.co.uk/e/cultural-…

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Delighted to have been part of this #CreativeShift podcast series from @UAL exploring the current landscape of the creative industries through the lens of equity and diversity creativeshiftpodcast.buzzspr…
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Have you got your tickets for the @CCSE_UWS annual symposium? Taking place on 9th July it's an opportunity to reflect on the outputs, outcomes and impacts of investment in culture and community in Paisley and beyond. 🎟️eventbrite.co.uk/e/cultural-…
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