Reflecting value
Reflecting Value is a podcast where we ask the big questions relating to cultural value in a reflective space.
Visitors to the Exploring Space gallery. Photo: Science Museum Group
Hosted by Dr Robyn Dowlen, Reflecting Value shares the successes and challenges of communicating cultural value, bringing together a range of thought-provoking contributors for discussion and reflection.
In our new season we speak to the people at the intersections of cultural participation from researchers to practitioners, cultural curators to participants.
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S2 Ep 1: The digital (r)evolution?
This episode explores the different ways that cultural organisations and practitioners use the digital to engage with audiences. We explore ...

S2 Ep 2: Who holds the power?
This episode explores the power dynamics that underpin cultural participation and research. We discuss how where you live can impact ...

S2 Ep 3: Gaming as Culture
This episode explores the cultural experiences people have through playing video and board games. We talk to experts about the ...

S2 Ep 4: Learning through crisis
This episode of the Reflecting Value podcast is hosted by Anna Woolf from London Arts Health Forum. Daniel Regan and ...

S2 Ep5: Physically distanced, socially connected
This episode of the Reflecting Value podcast is hosted by Lewis Hetherington of National Theatre of Scotland. He brings together ...

Ep 1: Bringing two worlds together
The first episode of Reflecting Value explores the ways in which the cultural sector is conveying its value to the ...

Ep 2: Making room for one another
In the second episode of Reflecting Value we focus on the specific role of culture in addressing health and wellbeing ...

Ep 3: Whose safe spaces?
What barriers to access are we creating when we bring culture, health and research together? And how do we enable ...

Ep 4: From where we stand
Hosted by Emily Zobel-Marshall in conversation with five Leeds-based cultural leaders, this episode explores the health and wellbeing of the ...