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Quotes
“I've always had a creative urge and I get immense satisfaction from creating something because it feels like I'm making sense of the world and imposing order on it...”
—Alexander McCall Smith
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Research and Policy
Social Rejection Can Fuel Imagination - John Hopkins University Research
A new study by a Johns Hopkins University business professor finds that social rejection can inspire imaginative thinking, particularly in individuals with a strong sense of their own independence...
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Videos
Your Elusive Creative Genius - TED Talk
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Quotes
“Creativity is the freedom to explore, rejuvenate and affirm...”
—Hayley Durward, Citymoves Dance Agency
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Research and Policy
The #creativity Daily
An online newspaper collating articles tweeted by creative Twitter users from across the globe...
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Quotes
“Creativity is not a liberal fad...”
—Sir Ken Robinson
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Research and Policy
99 Percent
99% is a think tank that focuses on what happens after inspiration - researching the forces that truly push ideas forward...
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Videos
Cultures of Creativity, nurturing creative mindsets
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Research and Policy
Creative Environments for Learning in Schools – a systematic review of literature
Summary of a review of literature relating to creative environments for learning in schools undertaken by Education Scotland and the Centre for Research in Early Scientific Learning (CRESL) at Bath Spa University...
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Videos
Doodlers, unite! - TED Talk by Sunni Brown
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Research and Policy
National Creativity Network (U.S.)
We believe that by fostering creativity in our society as a whole, and specifically with future generations, America can remain a leader in innovation and free enterprise...
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Videos
Do schools kill creativity?
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Quotes
“Creativity is the gift which sets human beings apart from the rest of the animal world, a practical exploration of our dreams and ideas...”
—Catherine Cassidy, Associate Director Education, Scottish Ballet
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Videos
The Source of Creativity - TED Radio Hour
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Quotes
“Creativity is all about bringing imagined possibilities to life: an idea, a philosophy, a mathematical formula, a work of art...”
—Dougie Irvine, Visible Fictions
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Quotes
“Success in love involves...”
—Robert J. Sternberg, Oklahoma State University
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Research and Policy
Creative Little Scientists
Creative Little Scientists aims to bring together creativity and science and mathematics in preschool and first years of primary education (up to the age of eight)...
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Research and Policy
The Periodic Table of 21st Century Play
An infographic that sets out the research by Laura Richardson, who has spoken on the subject at MIT, in a clear and inspiring way...
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Quotes
“Creativity is everything...”
—Carole Williams, National Drama Advisor, Scottish Community Drama Association
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Research and Policy
Creative Blueprint: Think Pieces
Articles about education, skills and the creative and cultural industries answer 'What does the education and skills system need to look like in order for people to lead fulfilled creative lives, and for the creative and cultural industries to thrive...