Public Engagement in the Arts and Humanities: Programme

This is the current programme for this event. Please note that the programme is subject to change - as we are seeking suggestions from participants which we are taking into account in the overall event design.

09.30:     Registration

10.00     Welcome – Professor Rick Rylance, Arts and Humanities Research Council 

Introduction – Paul Manners, NCCPE

Session 1: Case studies and discussion

Angie Hobbs, Senior Fellow in the Public Understanding of Philosophy, Warwick University

Dr Mick Grierson, AHRC Creative Fellow in the Creative and Performing Arts, Goldsmith

11.30     Coffee

Session 2: Case studies and discussion

Dr Claire Thomson, Head of Scandinavian Studies, UCL

Antonio Benitez, Manchester Beacon

Session 3: Panel discussion

12,50      Lunch

In the afternoon, there will be six discussion themes for delegates to choose from (themes have been suggested by delegates, and there will also be an opportunity to suggest further themes during lunch. Delegates will then have the opportunity to join break out sessions to discuss up to three of these themes in the afternoon.

1.50        Session 4: Case Study and discussion

Rebecca Dobbs, Michael Wood (tbc): BBC English Story

Session 5: Break-out sessions  - opportunity for delegates to contribute to up to three themes

Session 6: Panel: Feedback and next steps

Closing remarks

4.00    End of event