This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What impacts are smart speakers and broader connected devices having on radio listening and on radio providers? What are the opportunities for voice activation usage on smart speakers?The Media and Creative Industries directorate wants to probe and develop evidence for considering new funding approaches and business models across its sectors which can better ensure growth, social responsibility and environmental sustainability. As new challenges arise, it needs to develop a strong research evidence base to lead on policy and to support these sectors and their wider impacts.In terms of media, MCI needs to consider how best to support television, radio and the press sectors to adapt to the ever-changing media environment while maintaining a media which acts in the public interest and with social and environmental responsibility. The place of regulation and government intervention should be considered within this context. The UK has a reputation for the provision of a dynamic, strong, independent and safe sector where freedoms of speech and expression are supported. There will be a natural focus on the BBC over the coming years as MCI looks at the sustainability of BBC funding and prepares for the start of the next charter period in 2028.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.uk

What impacts are smart speakers and broader connected devices having on radio listening and on radio providers? What are the opportunities for voice activation usage on smart speakers?

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What are the specific barriers to growth for creative industry firms? How do these vary by region and sub-sector?In the creative industries (CI) there is a need to evidence approaches to better grow workforce skills and productivity explicitly addressing the skills gaps and shortages taking into account the complex dynamics of CI workforces, (e.g. including freelancers, contractors and employees in a range of organisational types from SMEs through to FTSE corporations). There is also a need to understand the level and type of innovation and R&amp;D activity undertaken by creative businesses, and the impacts this has on growth, trade and societal benefits. We are also interested in how the creative industries are adapting business models and navigating new markets, as well as how these changes affect audiences. MCI wants to better understand the values and future values of the CIs including economic output but beyond this to consider societal delivery, soft power and net zero.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS001298%2F1">Centre of Excellence for Policy and Evidence in the Creative Industries</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FY000544%2F1">Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS004653%2F1">The Value of Creative Growth: making growth work for creative enterprise</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FP005160%2F1">Creative Fuse North East</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FX000168%2F1">Overview and mapping of the Creative Industries in India</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FR014531%2F1">Creative Industries Clusters Programme - Baseline Research &amp; Evidence Grant</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FL504026%2F1">Brighton Fuse 2</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10060912">The Creative Database</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=75125">Nigeria Creative Economy Catalyst</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FR007950%2F1">Creative Industries Clusters Engagement Programme - Briefing Events</a></li></ul>

What are the specific barriers to growth for creative industry firms? How do these vary by region and sub-sector?

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What are the risks and opportunities to creative business growth posed by new technology, including automation such as the use of AI?In the creative industries (CI) there is a need to evidence approaches to better grow workforce skills and productivity explicitly addressing the skills gaps and shortages taking into account the complex dynamics of CI workforces, (e.g. including freelancers, contractors and employees in a range of organisational types from SMEs through to FTSE corporations). There is also a need to understand the level and type of innovation and R&amp;D activity undertaken by creative businesses, and the impacts this has on growth, trade and societal benefits. We are also interested in how the creative industries are adapting business models and navigating new markets, as well as how these changes affect audiences. MCI wants to better understand the values and future values of the CIs including economic output but beyond this to consider societal delivery, soft power and net zero.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS001298%2F1">Centre of Excellence for Policy and Evidence in the Creative Industries</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FP005160%2F1">Creative Fuse North East</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FG500096%2F1">To research, develop and design a range of creative thinking and practise workshops</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FG002088%2F1">New Research Processes and Business Models for the Creative Industries</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FR014531%2F1">Creative Industries Clusters Programme - Baseline Research &amp; Evidence Grant</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FY000544%2F1">Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FE508456%2F1">The Discipline of Creativity: Exploring the Paradox</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10060912">The Creative Database</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FR007950%2F1">Creative Industries Clusters Engagement Programme - Briefing Events</a></li><li><a href="https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS002782%2F1">Creative Informatics: Data Driven Innovation for the Creative Industries</a></li></ul>

What are the risks and opportunities to creative business growth posed by new technology, including automation such as the use of AI?

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What is affecting future access to training and employment in AHT sectors for lower socioeconomic and protected groups and sector skills gaps?Workforce development, maintaining skills pipelines and ensuring diversity and inclusion in AHT sectors is important and further studies to understand how interventions have positively or negatively impacted them will be useful. Additionally, how cultural and creative education leads to wider societal impacts and effects potential earnings is of research interest. Understanding the impact of arts, culture, heritage and tourism on levelling up and how AHT sectors impact this agenda is crucial.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FL015188%2F1">Improving Cultural Work: combating inequality and exclusion in the cultural and creative industries</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FD001498%2F1">Creative Industries and social inclusion: young people's pathways through informal &amp; community learning in the performing arts</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS004483%2F1">Understanding and challenging inequality in culture</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=102346">Ethos SkillsPlanner</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS004424%2F1">Connect2Aspire: Cultural engagements and young people's professional aspirations</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS004394%2F1">Social inequalities in the creative economy over time and place: connecting workforce, programming and consumption</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS011889%2F1">Centre for Cultural Value</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10105452">Inclusive Employment - Innovating Businesses</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FZ502455%2F1">The returns to Creative Education and Creative Work</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FS004564%2F2">Inequality of opportunity in Peru: How can young people develop relevant skills and find decent employment in a rapidly changing labour market?</a></li></ul>

What is affecting future access to training and employment in AHT sectors for lower socioeconomic and protected groups and sector skills gaps?

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Analyse and explain the prerequisite conditions for effective cultural investment in place, for example leadership, infrastructure and long-term strategy.Workforce development, maintaining skills pipelines and ensuring diversity and inclusion in AHT sectors is important and further studies to understand how interventions have positively or negatively impacted them will be useful. Additionally, how cultural and creative education leads to wider societal impacts and effects potential earnings is of research interest. Understanding the impact of arts, culture, heritage and tourism on levelling up and how AHT sectors impact this agenda is crucial.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS011889%2F1">Centre for Cultural Value</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FR013853%2F1">The Economic Value of Cultural Institutions - a benefit transfer study</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FY000552%2F1">Strand A; Developing a taxonomy for culture and heritage capital</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FL014505%2F1">'The role of arts and culture in the regeneration of urban places and urban communities' - Critical Review</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FP014658%2F1">Relative Values</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FV006924%2F1">Making Data Work for Public Sector Policy: A scoping study to develop a mixed-methods framework for culture</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FL006308%2F1">Approaching Cultural Value as a Complex System: Experiencing the Arts and Articulating the City in Leeds</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FG001189%2F1">Shaping metrics for Cultural Engagement Knowledge Transfer</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FJ50160X%2F1">Connecting communities via culture-led regeneration - exploring incentive and momentum with UK City of Culture 2013 shortlisted candidates</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FY000242%2F1">Cultural Heritage, People and Place: Understanding value via a regional case study</a></li></ul>

Analyse and explain the prerequisite conditions for effective cultural investment in place, for example leadership, infrastructure and long-term strategy.

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What interventions can support communities to tap into and take ownership of social investment at local and “hyper-local” levels?It is important for the directorate to put in place evidence-led policies and regulations that support the organisations across its sectors (charities, youth organisations, and social enterprises) so that they can flourish and respond to new challenges. CSY is keen to understand new perspectives and evidence on innovative financing and investment. The directorate is sensitive to understanding contexts, spaces and places in order to ensure levelling up and pride in place across all regions actively tackling regional disparities.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FY011090%2F1">Social Innovation in the Community Asset Market</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FN017854%2F1">Community Organizing in an Era of Precarity: Forging Creative Solidarities</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FW011794%2F1">Local Acc Fund 21 Children, Learning and Inclusive Places (CLIP)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FN005988%2F1">The Urban Politics and Governance of Social Innovation in Austerity</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FL003287%2F1">Developing methods to Evidence 'Social enterprise as a public health intervention'</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FN013840%2F1">South African PhD Partnering Network for Inclusive Growth through Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship - The SASIE Programme and Network</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FL007819%2F1">Maximising the developmental impact of philanthropy: from theory to practice.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=508684">The University of Birmingham And The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FS011552%2F1">From philanthropy to impact investment: Private sector initiatives for development in Brazil and the UK</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FI507647%2F1">A road map for big society research and impact</a></li></ul>

What interventions can support communities to tap into and take ownership of social investment at local and “hyper-local” levels?

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What can we learn about news consumption trends, including on which platforms news is consumed, diversity of readership; the role of media literacy in engagement with news; even expectations of what ‘news’ is and how that varies depending on the platform?The Media and Creative Industries directorate wants to probe and develop evidence for considering new funding approaches and business models across its sectors which can better ensure growth, social responsibility and environmental sustainability. As new challenges arise, it needs to develop a strong research evidence base to lead on policy and to support these sectors and their wider impacts.In terms of media, MCI needs to consider how best to support television, radio and the press sectors to adapt to the ever-changing media environment while maintaining a media which acts in the public interest and with social and environmental responsibility. The place of regulation and government intervention should be considered within this context. The UK has a reputation for the provision of a dynamic, strong, independent and safe sector where freedoms of speech and expression are supported. There will be a natural focus on the BBC over the coming years as MCI looks at the sustainability of BBC funding and prepares for the start of the next charter period in 2028.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FD500575%2F1">The Shape of the Media: The Politics of Media Policy in the US and UK</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10069543">RESILIENT MEDIA FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FH006370%2F1">Media ownership, journalism and securing diversity</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FX006328%2F1">Rethinking Media Literacy and Digital Skills in Europe (REMEDIS)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FK002864%2F1">Plurality and Media Power: new policy approaches to protecting the public interest in the 21st century</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FM008681%2F1">Developing 'CEDAR': Consortium on Emerging Directions in Audience Research</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FH018522%2F2">Multiplatforming Public Service Broadcasting: The Specialist Factual Independent Production Ecology in the UK's Digital Television Landscape</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=112169%2F1">Television News, Current Affairs and Young People: the problem of 'disconnection'</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FX005690%2F1">PSM and the Digital Challenge: Purpose, Value and Funding</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FH032568%2F1">Building Collaboration and Engagement for Media Professionals and Academic Researchers</a></li></ul>

What can we learn about news consumption trends, including on which platforms news is consumed, diversity of readership; the role of media literacy in engagement with news; even expectations of what ‘news’ is and how that varies depending on the platform?

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.How can we best measure and track media freedom in the UK context building upon existing international work including the RSF’s Media Freedom Index? What does a more detailed development and analysis reveal?The Media and Creative Industries directorate wants to probe and develop evidence for considering new funding approaches and business models across its sectors which can better ensure growth, social responsibility and environmental sustainability. As new challenges arise, it needs to develop a strong research evidence base to lead on policy and to support these sectors and their wider impacts.In terms of media, MCI needs to consider how best to support television, radio and the press sectors to adapt to the ever-changing media environment while maintaining a media which acts in the public interest and with social and environmental responsibility. The place of regulation and government intervention should be considered within this context. The UK has a reputation for the provision of a dynamic, strong, independent and safe sector where freedoms of speech and expression are supported. There will be a natural focus on the BBC over the coming years as MCI looks at the sustainability of BBC funding and prepares for the start of the next charter period in 2028.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FD500575%2F1">The Shape of the Media: The Politics of Media Policy in the US and UK</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FK002864%2F1">Plurality and Media Power: new policy approaches to protecting the public interest in the 21st century</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FV006118%2F1">Promoting Media Freedom in a Time of Crisis</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10069543">RESILIENT MEDIA FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FX005690%2F1">PSM and the Digital Challenge: Purpose, Value and Funding</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS012311%2F1">Innovations in Public Service Media Policies</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FH006370%2F1">Media ownership, journalism and securing diversity</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FH018522%2F2">Multiplatforming Public Service Broadcasting: The Specialist Factual Independent Production Ecology in the UK's Digital Television Landscape</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FX005739%2F2">PSM-AP: PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA IN THE AGE OF PLATFORMS</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FR00644X%2F2">Defining Freedom of the Press: A Cross national examination of press ethics and regulation in ten European countries</a></li></ul>

How can we best measure and track media freedom in the UK context building upon existing international work including the RSF’s Media Freedom Index? What does a more detailed development and analysis reveal?

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What barriers to obtaining finance do creative businesses experience? What are they doing to overcome known barriers?In the creative industries (CI) there is a need to evidence approaches to better grow workforce skills and productivity explicitly addressing the skills gaps and shortages taking into account the complex dynamics of CI workforces, (e.g. including freelancers, contractors and employees in a range of organisational types from SMEs through to FTSE corporations). There is also a need to understand the level and type of innovation and R&amp;D activity undertaken by creative businesses, and the impacts this has on growth, trade and societal benefits. We are also interested in how the creative industries are adapting business models and navigating new markets, as well as how these changes affect audiences. MCI wants to better understand the values and future values of the CIs including economic output but beyond this to consider societal delivery, soft power and net zero.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FS001298%2F1">Centre of Excellence for Policy and Evidence in the Creative Industries</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FY000544%2F1">Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=75125">Nigeria Creative Economy Catalyst</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10060912">The Creative Database</a></li></ul>

What barriers to obtaining finance do creative businesses experience? What are they doing to overcome known barriers?

This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What is the prevalence of gambling harm among the population and among specific cohorts? How is that expected to change in the future?The Gambling team wants to broaden and strengthen its evidence base around the harmful effects of gambling and the impacts of regulation and address the barriers to gambling data access and use. Gathering evidence on the key drivers and behavioural patterns behind harmful gambling and assessing the economic and wider societal value of the sector are of key interest to the directorate. The majority of gambling is now online. Digital analytics can provide granular data to help us better understand and prevent problem gambling. At present, the government, regulators and academia have limited access to this level of data. The Gambling team wants to address this challenge and support research and regulation mainly through primary data collection from gambling users and operators and effective technical collaboration.Contact detailscsa@dcms.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=105727">Responsible Gambling: Joining Up The Approach</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FV004549%2F1">Transitions to more harmful forms of gambling during Covid-19 pandemic: behaviours and targeted marketing in young people and bettors on sport</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FW009684%2F1">Understanding the aetiology and treatment of disordered gambling: exploring the interaction of products, environment, and individual susceptibility</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=101928">Advancing Consumer Protection Through Machine Learning: Reducing Harm in Gambling</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FS019200%2F1">Preventing gambling related harm in adolescents: developing a peer-led, social network intervention</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FM50712X%2F1">Advancing Consumer Protection Through Machine Learning: Reducing Harm in Gambling</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=G0802725%2F1">Predicting Relapse in Treatment-Seeking Pathological Gamblers using Impulsivity and Compulsivity Assays</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=G1100554%2F1">The neural basis of gambling cognitions: relevance for vulnerability and treatment of gambling addiction</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FS006877%2F1">Between Gaming and Gambling: investigating children and young people's experiences and understandings of gambling style systems in digital games</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=78459">Digital identity prototype to improve financial wellbeing from gambling addiction</a></li></ul>

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