Humanities in the Twenty-First Century

At a recent University of Leeds workshop on the theme of 'Cultural Values', Dr Anna Upchurch (University of Leeds) mentioned a new book, which she and Dr Eleonora Belfiore (University of Warwick) have co-edited. Humanities in the Twenty-First Century Beyond Utility and Markets is a compilation of original essays that consider the question, 'what is the value of the arts and humanities today?'

The contributors are from a variety of different backgrounds, including culture, business and policy making, in both the UK and the US. The essays examine the collaborative endeavours of arts and humanities research, both within academia and beyond, and the important ethical, political, technological and environmental challenges that this research addresses.

For further information about the book, please visit: http://us.macmillan.com/humanitiesinthetwentyfirstcentury/EleonoraBelfiore

Final Programme - 9 July

‘Cultural Value’ and the Economic and Social Impact of the Arts Workshop
9 July 2014

09:45-10:15 - Registration, coffee

10:15-10:25 - Welcome and Introduction, Alice Borchi, Workshop Organiser (University of Warwick)

10:25-10:45 - “The Value of the Artists”, Susan Jones (Director of a-n The Artists Information Company) 

10:45-10:55 - Q&A

10:55-13:15 - Panel Session, Dr Eleonora Belfiore (Associate Professor of Cultural Policy, University of Warwick, Director of Studies Warwick Commission for the Future of Cultural Value); Dr Chris Bilton (Director of the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies, University of Warwick); Andrew Mowlah (Senior Manager, Policy & Research, Arts Council England); Dr David Fleming, OBE (Director of National Museums Liverpool)

13:15-14:15 - Lunch Break

14:15-16:15 - Research in the Humanities: Value and Impact Workshop, directed by Dr Charlotte Mathieson (Research Fellow, IAS University of Warwick) and Dr Eleonora Belfiore

16:15-16:30 - Closing Remarks, Liz Stainforth (University of Leeds) and Alice Borchi (University of Warwick)

AHRC Collaborative Skills Development project hosted by the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies, University of Warwick, the University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University.