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Knowledge, evidence and the use of research in creative industries policy: DCMS Skills and Diverse Workforce Policy Fellowship Report

The final product from Professor Dave O’Brien’s Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Skills and Diverse Workforce Fellowship.

• From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
• Published: 8 September 2026

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Knowledge, evidence and the use of research in creative industries policy: DCMS Skills and Diverse Workforce Policy Fellowship Report

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The report examines the practices associated with the use of academic research in creative industries policy. In doing so, it details key reflections from Prof. O’Brien’s 18-month fellowship with the DCMS Chief Scientific Adviser’s office and his work with creative industries policy and analysis teams.

This research was developed and produced according to the author’s hypotheses and methods. Any primary research, subsequent findings or recommendations do not represent UK government views or policy.

Published 8 September 2026