The “Afterlife” of Heritage Research Developing ECRs’ skills for the transition from academia to public, profession and business Dr. Emily Bannister

Aims & Objectives AHRC Skills Development Award 2011 A collaboration between the Institute of Cultural Practices (ICP), the University of Salford and NW Cultural Partners A development package which aims to enable ECRs to identify, understand and “translate” the benefits of their research in real-life contexts of the heritage and cultural sectors

Three Pathways Research-to-public – the public impact of ECRs’ research and its “translation” into audience-orientated outputs e.g. events, conferences and performances Research-to-profession – to gain experience of the range and requirements of entry routes into heritage professions Research-to-Business – build on their research ideas and outcomes to develop business, freelancing and consultancy profiles

In Practice… Tailored workshops and training guides Collaborative public-oriented projects with cultural institutions Work placements Industrial mentoring Reflective practice – blogging, social media Complimentary workshops offered through

Partner Organisations Institute for Cultural Practices (ICP) University of Salford, Heritage area Manchester Museum Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester Beacon Renaissance North West

Participation Aspects of programme available to ECRs from across the UK (industrial mentors and work placements for NW only) c.70 ECRs to benefit directly Research disciplines to include: heritage studies, art gallery and museum studies, conservation science, archaeology, architectural and building history, cultural and digital heritage, collection care and management, arts and heritage management

Key Contacts Dr. Helen Rees Leahy – Lead Applicant & Director of the ICP: Dr. Kostas Arvanitis – Lead Academic & Lecturer in Art Gallery & Museum Studies: Dr. Emily Bannister – Programme Manager