T-Factor Podcast: Exploring the Intersections of Cultural and Social Value in Creative Practice

This podcast, ‘Exploring the Intersections of Cultural and Social Value in Creative Practice’, hosted by Professor Mick Finch (UAL – [email protected]) brings together experts from diverse fields: Professor Christopher Smith (Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council), Dr Patrycja Kaszynska (AHRC Cultural Value Project and UAL), and Dr Eli Hatleskog (AD Social Value in Architecture and UAL). They discuss the profound impact of social and cultural value on society. The conversation delves into the historical origins, measurement challenges, and inter-/transdisciplinary approaches to understanding and integrating social value. It explores the importance of creative practices in fostering more sustainable, resilient communities and reflects on how these values can be effectively communicated and incorporated into policy and practice. This conversation offers a comprehensive exploration of social and cultural value, providing valuable insights for academics and practitioners dedicated to enhancing the societal impact of creative practices. Topics covered: • Defining social and cultural value • Challenges in measuring social value • Systemic and holistic approaches • Inclusive and participatory methods • Recommendations for confident, integrated approaches to valuing creative practices ---------------------------------------- The T-Factor project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 868887. This podcast reflects only the author’s views and the European Union is not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Image: From left to right: Christopher Smith, Patrycja Kaszynska and Eli Hatleskog