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Creative Industries Network

Creative industries employees often find themselves in small micro-businesses. They increasingly need to multi-task and network in order to effectively compete and innovate at a higher level.  It is this trend that unites the Creative Industries Network. Its ambitions are for a connection across the region that will build upon the strengths of the membership and raise profile for the Creative Industries in the East Midlands.

The Network member universities and colleges cover a range of activities over a large geographical area.  The skills and courses feature a range of levels and support across the creative, technical and business support areas.

Network success stories

  1. Signs Are Good For Derbyshire Business

    Published: 10/09/2008

    Family business Robert Lewis Signs Ltd in Linton, near Swadlincote has invested thousands of pounds in a new digital printer to save costs and help business growth.

Network News

  1. New technology opens up performance opportunities

    Published: 08/07/2008

    Students studying for a BA in Drama in the Community at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln are using the latest equipment for their theatre studies, thanks to a grant from the East Midlands New Technology Initiative (NTI).

  2. Cultural and Creative Arts Tasters

    Posted: 22/04/2008

  3. Internationally recognised Game Artist, flown in from Iceland.

    Posted: 10/12/2007

NTI network advisor

To find out more and to get help with your grant application contact:

  • Simon Arnold
    University of Derby  Art, Design & Technology Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW

  • 01332 593112
  • s.arnold@derby.ac.uk  
Creative industries network members