latest projects

We commission research that examines issues facing our sectors and ways we can address them.

The latest research projects commissioned by DCMS are listed below. If you would like further details on these projects please email Simon Matty at simon.matty@culture.gsi.gov.uk.

CASE - The Culture and Sport Evidence Programme

CASE is the new £1.8M, 3 year joint programme of research lead by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in collaboration with the Arts Council England, English Heritage, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and Sport England. The overall aim of the programme is to strengthen our understanding of how best to deliver culture and sporting opportunities of the highest quality to the widest audience generating the best outcomes for society.

The first phase focuses on participation in culture and sport. By building on the success of Taking Part – the national survey of participation in culture and sport – the new research will draw together current evidence to address fundamental questions for public policy development in this area: what drives engagement and how do we understand and maximise any value and benefits engagement brings?
Economic and social impacts of new casinos: baseline project - due to report in June 2009 with the publication likely to be on the DCMS website.
Looking out: effective engagements with art, design and media higher education and the creative industries - due to report in summer 2009 with publication likely to be on the Creative Economy Programme website.
India: UK Connections through Culture scoping - due to report in February 2009 with publication likely to be on the DCMS and/or British Council website.
Find Your Talent evaluation - due to report in October 2011 with publication likely to be on the Creative Partnerships website.