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Illuminate Oldham. Photo by Alan Hodgson

Research digest: Understanding Cultural Vitality

This research digest draws together research and practice on how to support the cultural vitality of places. Understanding place from the perspective of cultural vitality helps foreground the importance of connectivity across many aspects of community life.

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‘Whose heritage matters? Working with community-based organisations at Dunga Beach cultural heritage site in Kisumu’. Photo by Beth Perry.
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My essential reads: The value of culture in urban sustainability

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Stitch Journal. Clare Danek, 2020
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My essential reads: pleasure, play and connection in everyday creativity

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University of Leeds. Photographer: Andy Lord
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How to … shape cultural policy through research

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Sharing learning: Embedding reflective practice in a mentoring programme for musicians – rb&hArts

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Skippko Arts Team. Photo by Nicki Taylor
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Research digest: Everyday creativity

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Image: The Lowry
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How to … fail well

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