Report Release on National Conditions: Artistic Professions and British Industries Amid Migration
June 10, 2025 | 12-1pm (BST) | Online Event
Join us for the launch of Creative PEC's latest report, 'Migration in UK Creative Occupations and Industries'. This comprehensive study, authored by our research partners at Newcastle University, delves into UK visa data and creative occupations, aiming to provide much-needed insights into immigrant populations within the creative industries.
The report sheds light on spatial trends and growth patterns in the geographical distribution of visa holders and their origins. Key findings will be discussed at an online event, which includes an introduction to the research, panel discussions featuring industry experts, and a question-and-answer session with the research team. Notable speakers include Dr. Sara Maioli, Dr. Daniel Simandjuntak, Dr. Jonathan Jones, and Professor Giorgio Fazio.
Meet the speakers:
- Dr. Madeleine Sumption MBE, Director of The Migration Observatory, University of Oxford, will provide expert commentary and opinions on the research report. Her areas of expertise include the design of immigration policies, migrant labor, and the impact of Brexit on the UK's immigration system.
- Marta Foresti, Chair of Global Creative Economy Council and CEO of LAGO Collective, brings her wealth of knowledge on migration, culture, and the arts to the guest panel. Previously, Marta served as Managing and Executive Director at ODI, where she led the expansion of their migration and governance work.
- Dr. Sara Maioli, Reader in Economics at Newcastle University Business School, is one of the report authors. Her research interests include international economics, trade, labor, and international business, with a focus on applying micro-econometrics techniques to SMEs and the creative industries.
- Dr. Daniel Simandjuntak, Research Associate at Creative PEC, is another report author. His expertise lies in the policy of trade and the internationalization of the UK's creative industries. Prior to joining Creative PEC, Daniel served as an advisor on food policy and trade in the Executive Office of the President of Indonesia.
For more information about the State of the Nations Series, please visit our website, which is funded by the UKRI via the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
Learn more about Creative PEC, an independent research organization providing valuable insights and policy recommendations for the UK's creative industries.
[1] Enrichment Data: Data Analysis: The report analyzes UK visa data specific to creative occupations. Geographical Distribution: It highlights trends in where visa holders are distributed across the UK and their countries of origin. Research Partners: The report is written by researchers including Dr. Sara Maioli, Dr. Daniel Simandjuntak, Dr. Jonathan Jones, and Professor Giorgio Fazio.
- The upcoming report by Creative PEC, titled 'Migration in UK Creative Occupations and Industries', delves into UK visa data for creative occupations, providing insights into immigrant populations within the creative industries.
- The report will illuminate spatial trends and growth patterns in the distribution of visa holders and their countries of origin.
- The launch event, featuring industry experts, will discuss key findings from the report, including an introduction to the research, panel discussions, and a question-and-answer session.
- Dr. Madeleine Sumption MBE, Director of The Migration Observatory, University of Oxford, will offer expert commentary and opinions on the research report.
- Marta Foresti, Chair of Global Creative Economy Council and CEO of LAGO Collective, will join the panel discussion, bringing her expertise on migration, culture, and the arts.
- Dr. Sara Maioli, one of the report authors from Newcastle University Business School, will also participate in the discussions, having research interests in international economics, trade, labor, and international business.
- Dr. Daniel Simandjuntak, Research Associate at Creative PEC and another report author, will share his expertise in the policy of trade and the internationalization of the UK's creative industries.
- To access more information about the State of the Nations Series, visitors can explore the Creative PEC website, which is funded by the UKRI via the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
- For insightful data, analyses, and policy recommendations on the UK's creative industries, engage with Creative PEC, an independent research organization.
