Collaboration
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SCT is a new, small charity which seeks wherever possible to increase the scope and effectiveness of its work by teaming up with other organisations. SCT is currently working with the Institute of Communications Studies at the University of Leeds on the development of its educational programme and is developing a collaborative relationship with the RSA, particularly by involving members in its local projects. From October 2008, SCT will also be working with Central St Martins College of Art & Design, part of the University of the Arts in London, to contribute to thinking on the development and use of public spaces in our towns and cities and to create a series of generic designs for Speakers’ Corners. Developing links between post graduate students at the College and school students from low income backgrounds in areas in which SCT is promoting projects will be a major feature of this programme. |
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The ICS, formed in 1988, can trace its roots to 1963 when the Centre for Television Research was set up. The Institute of Communications Studies has been designated a Panasonic Centre for Digital Excellence. As a major research led department in a leading UK university with some 50 staff and research students the ICS has been commissioned to undertake research by the European Union, the BBC, Cable and Wireless, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Independent Television Commission and more. |
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From its beginnings in 1754 through to the current day, the RSA has continued to make a difference by encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity throughout society. 250 years are its foundation, the RSA is working with Fellows to transform the organisation into a dynamic hub for civic innovation. Together, we are exploring new ways of engaging and empowering Fellows to become active change makers through the development of new RSA networks. One such initiative, which has already been used to support SCT’s project in Nottingham, is the Coffee House Challenge. CHC is very simple; it’s about getting local people to come together over coffee to talk about community issues they care about and to take action for local change. |
 Central Saint Martins College, University of the Arts London and its Widening Participation Unit are pleased to be collaborating with the Speakers Corner Trust to which we bring our expertise and passion around designing spaces that promote positive interaction between people. In our partnership with SCT we focus our activity on schools and FE colleges as part of our wide-ranging efforts to increase the proportion of working class young people entering arts higher education and the creative and cultural industries. |