University of Suffolk Unlocked: Creative Industries

University of Suffolk Unlocked: Creative Industries

An event designed to explore Innovation, Knowledge and Impact within the Creative Industry sector

By UoS Research & Knowledge Exchange Team

Date and time

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:00 - 15:30 GMT+1.

Location

The Hold - Ipswich home of Suffolk Archives

131 Fore Street Ipswich IP4 1LN United Kingdom

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Arrivals & Registration

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Emma Bond, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange(UoS).

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening Keynote

Rosy Greenlees OBE, Creative and Cultural Industries.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel 1: The Business of Creativity

Chaired by Alice Hardaker, Director of Primadonna Festival. Panel members: Jayne Knight, Project Manager: Place Making (Creative Health & Wellbeing), Suffolk County Council; Katie Ward, Award Winnin...

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Panel 2: Education, Creative Industries & Skills

Chaired by Douglas Rintoul, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the New Wolsey Theatre. Panel members: Joanna Carrick, Artistic Director, Red Rose Chain; Kath Cockshaw, Projects Director, Placem...

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Panel 3: Building Creative Communities

Chaired by Rosalind Parker, Director of Sizewell Creative. Panel members: Elma Glasgow, Community Engagement Consultant, Elma Glasgow Consulting; Genevieve Christie, CEO First Light Festival CIC; J...

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch (Networking opportunity and Marketplace)

Afternoon Workshops in the Arts Building

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Navigating Creative Funding Opportunities

Led by Douglas Rintoul, Chief Executive and Artistic Director, The New Wolsey Theatre, and Andreea Tocca, Head of Research Culture and Knowledge Exchange (UoS)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Navigating Internships: Opportunities, Challenges and Best Practices

Led by Mars El Brogy, Award Winning Broadcaster and Journalist, and Tom Hardy, Employer Engagement Consultant (Careers, Employability and Enterprise)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Setting up your own Creative Business

Led by Amy Wragg, Poet, Visual Artist, Event Producer, Zine Maker and Founder of getonthesoapbox, and Nathan James, Creative Director, Softwood Books.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Arts Unlocked: Showcasing Student Talent

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Paid venue parking

This event brings together higher education leaders, business professionals, policymakers, and industry experts from the creative sectors to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and develop strategies that drive innovation, growth, and sustainability within the creative industries.



Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to park?

Duke Street Public Car Park

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UoS Research & Knowledge Exchange Team