Following the success of the Creative Education Coalition’s creative education 1st manifesto, created ahead of the 2024 General Election and driving real recognition, value and change in creative education and the creative and cultural industries, we are now turning our attention to the creation of our 2nd manifesto - an opportunity to reflect on progress and achievements to date and review what’s now needed in the face of fast-moving political, geopolitical, economic and social developments. We would very much like to invite you to join us to be a part of this next exciting phase on Wednesday 15th July at University of York St John’s. Details below:
Where:
Creative Centre
York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk
York
YO31 7EX
When:
Wednesday 15th July 10-4:30pm the summit will officially start at 10:30am and end promptly at 4:30pm
What:
To create 2nd creative education manifesto fit for multi-lateral lobbying and focus.
The day will be action orientated with participants taking part in 4 workshops based on 4 key themes that will in turn create our future manifesto asks. The themes focus around:
The government’s industrial strategy
Social inclusion
Environment and sustainability
Global and Local employability
Why:
To build on success to date and maintain momentum in delivering real and lasting positive change in creative education.
Who:
Passionate supporters and champions of the importance of creative education for the success of our creative and cultural industries; our economy and society more broadly.
RSVP:
Please RSVP by emailing: Info@unialliance.ac.uk if you are unable to attend but would like your organisation represented, please feel free to forward the invitation. If you have accessibility, special or dietary needs please inform us when you RSVP.
Logistics:
There is no parking facility on site, but York train station is a 15-minute walk or short taxi ride away.
If you need to stay overnight either before the event or after, here are some hotel recommendations nearby and associated costs:
Radisson, 4* hotel, North St, York, YO1 6JF, 11 mins to the university by car. Approximately £156 per night on Booking.com
Delta Mariott, 4* hotel, Tadcaster Road, York, Y024 1QQ, 18 mins to the university by car. Approximately £207 per night on Booking.com
Malmaison, 4* hotel - 2 Rougier St, York YO90 1UU, 9 mins to the university by car. Approximately £158 per night via the Malmasion website
Premier Inn, 3* hotel – Layerthorpe, York, YO31 7YW, 16 mins to the university by car. Approximately £153 per night via Premier Inn website
Holiday Inn, 3* hotel – 53 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PL, 15 mins to the university by car. Approximately £158 per night via Holiday Inn website
Hampton by Hilton 3* hotel – Toft Green, York, YO1 6JT, 15 mins to the university by car. Approximately £162 per night via the Hilton website
