Culture and Knowledge: Growing Opportunities in North-East England Ideas Forum

There are two parts to this event. Please register separately for each part.

Part 1: Ideas Forum 1:00pm-5:00pm (this event)

Part 2: Panel Discussion 6:00pm-8:30pm (register separately here)

Ideas Forum

Hear short presentations from researchers, community leaders, students, industry experts, individuals and organisations large and small. This event will condense ideas to spark powerful conversation in an intimate environment.

The event is free and all welcome, but tickets are limited. Booking in advance is crucial. There will be a reception and networking opportunities from 5:15pm-6:00pm.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Confirmed speakers

• Ellie Grimes: East Durham Trust, ‘PowerED / Horden Heat’
• Dan Lonsdale: Student Union President, Durham University
• Gavin Vaughan: Student, Durham University, innovation specialist
• Prof Marian Ursu: Co-Director of the Digital Creativity Labs, University of York
• Dr Richard Wilson, CEO, The UK's Game Developers' Association (TIGA)
• Sarah France: World Heritage Site Coordinator and Conservation Manager at National Trust, & Matthew Rabagliati: Head of Policy, Research and Communications, UNESCO.
• Alison Clark, Director of Culture, Media, Sport, Durham County Council
• Prof Simon James, lead on the Durham Commission for Creativity and Education, Durham University and Arts Council England
• Dr Coreen McGuire, Co-founder of Environmental Histories and Futures of the North East, Durham University.
• Victoria Hughes, Programme Lead, Emerging Futures, and Anna Louise Spencer, both of Joseph Rowntree Foundation
• Dr Joanne Tippett, Founder of The Roundview, Manchester University