We’ve just taken a major step toward reshaping how UK universities prepare students for the future of work.

"Creative Education fuels the economy - and the nation's cultural life."

We are excited to share a few highlights from our recent study trip to Paris.

The UAL Report 'Who Gets To Be An Artist?' was produced with Artquest and looks at who gets to be an artist in the UK today, using survey data from their ongoing Applied data partnership to consider whether access to a career in this vital industry is equitable and accessible. 

Written by Louise O'Boyle, Associate Dean (Academic Quality & Student Experience) Ulster University and CHEAD Expert Trustee.

We are looking for individuals and groups to present their work on Skills for Planet for our Innovations in Practice event on 22 October 2025

Written by Meera Darji and Annette Naudin, Birmingham City University. 

For its 6th Anniversary edition, Arts Thread is delighted that Monaco Foundry and Google Arts & Culture are collaborating on the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025.  

CHEAD are a founding member of the Creative Education Coalition, a group of organisations from the higher education and creative sectors, who are deeply concerned about the future of the creative talent pipeline, and the lack of engagement in developing creative skills in the school system.