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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · 1d

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · 7d

📣Today we launched our manifesto for Holyrood 2026. We're asking politicians to commit to 3 asks that will improve conditions for women working in culture, media, arts and the creative industries in Scotland. Read the manifesto: bit.ly/4mHKyWE

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · 21d

We're excited to launch a new survey exploring Gender Equity in the Scottish Film Exhibiton sector, in partnership with @filmhubscotland.bsky.social. If you work or volunteer in film exhibition, please fill out the survey. We welcome responses from all genders: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FilmEquity

A photograph of a white woman with brown hair in a messy bun, operating a camera on a film set. Text overlaid reads: Gender Equity in Scottish Film Exhibition Survey. Logos: Equal Media & Culture Centre, FilmHub Scotland, BFI FAN, The National Lottery, Screen Scotland

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our latest guest blog is from our friends at Creative Balance, part of @weareherescot.bsky.social click to read all about their research! bit.ly/4mPA6NB

Blog | Guest Post: Centring Marginalised Voices in the Scottish Arts and Cultural Sectors

Researcher Loa Pour Mirza tells us about Creative Balance's latest project

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are increasingly alarmed at the way women’s rights and safety are being weaponised to demonise minorities across the UK. This kind of distortion of the facts only causes harm to individuals and communities and does nothing to end violence against women and girls.

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

Last week we took part in @scotparl.bsky.social annual Festival of Politics. The Dreaming of a Fairer Future for Culture panel was hosted by @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social and fellow panellists were Culture Counts, @creativedundee.bsky.social @brownbearofficial.bsky.social #festivalofpolitics25

A photograph of the panellists and host of the Dreaming of a fairer future for culture event at the Festival of Politics. They are standing in a semi circle and smiling to the camera. There are four women and two men.

A collage of photographs of the Dreaming of a Fairer Future for Culture event at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics. The photos show groups of panellists and audience listening and talking in a board room.

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jul 25

We recently made a written submission as part of the Independent Review into @creativescots.bsky.social read it now: bit.ly/4m533nS

Blog | EMCC Respond to the Creative Scotland Independent Review

EMCC's written submission to the 2025 Independent Review of Creative Scotland

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join Readers of Scotland, a research project exploring reading experiences and benefits. We are on the lookout for lovers of romance books! ❤️

Readers of Scotland

Sign up to take part in Readers of Scotland, a research project aimed at exploring readers' experiences and helping more people access all the benefits that reading has to offer.

www.scottishbooktrust.com

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · Jul 14

We want to understand what you think about Creative UK so we can do more to support you and secure impactful change for all sectors across the cultural and creative industries. You’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 John Lewis voucher.

Survey closes 31 July 2025 - hubs.ly/Q03v8Zl60

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · Jul 18

WRITERS!
New Writing Scotland seeks a new co-editor for English- & Scots-language work. Applicants should be currently based in Scotland & have a strong publishing record, with a focus on prose. Post is up to 3 years: stipend £1500 per issue.
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NEW WRITING SCOTLAND

ASL is seeking applications to be a co-editor of New Writing Scotland, from writers currently based in Scotland. Applicants should have a strong publishing record of their own, with a focus on prose; previous editorial experience would be an advantage. The post will run for up to three years from 2026, for volumes 44, 45, and 46, publishing in 2026, 2027, and 2028 (dependent on funding).

Our editors jointly select approximately 50 pieces – poetry and prose – from the English- and Scots-language submissions we receive each year. The submissions are anonymised, and we provide editors with paper copies to read. As an editor, we’d ask you to attend launches in Edinburgh and Glasgow (travelling expenses would be paid). Editors receive an annual £1500 stipend and full editorial credit.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from people who are under-represented within the sector, including from BPOC applicants (Black people and People of Colour), disabled people, LGBTQIA+ applicants and those from a low socioeconomic background.

Please send a CV and a one-page application letter, outlining your qualifications for the position, to admin@asls.org.uk by midnight on Monday 4 August 2025.

Submission to New Writing Scotland is free and open to all. You can find our submission instructions here.

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Pauline Bird @paulinebird.bsky.social · Jul 18

@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social are recruiting for a regional outreach coordinator to cover Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire: www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc... please do share if you know someone who may be interested!

Vacancy: School Communities Regional Outreach Co-ordinator (Aberdeen)

We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.

www.scottishbooktrust.com

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · Jul 14

📣 The political space is becoming increasingly hostile, with marginalised women & groups facing widespread sexism & abuse.

Our new report highlights the barriers & abuse women face as political candidates 🧵⬇

Graphic with an illustration of a hand inserting a vote into a ballot box. The box is see-through and contains a group of diverse women candidates. Text reads New report highlights barriers & abuse women face as political candidates

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Emmys Diversity Report 2025: LGBTQ and Black Performers Thrive, but Overall POC Representation Is Down

Ayo Edebiri, Bella Ramsey and Bowen Yang are among this year's history-making nominees at the 77th Emmy Awards, but overall POC recognition is down

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jul 14

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It's scary to talk about music scene abuse but if I don't, it won't change

Fiddle player Laura Jane Wilkie feels a responsibility to talk about issues in her industry to help other women

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jul 8

Join us at @parliament.scot #FestivalofPolitics on 22 August!
In partnership with the Cross-Party Group on Culture and Communities, EMCC will be speaking alongside artists, musicians and creatives in this dynamic event chaired by‬ @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social
More info & tickets: bit.ly/3TZ1gVv

Dreaming of a fairer future for culture - Buy tickets

Join Culture Counts, and a roster of artists and cultural organisations, to explore a vision of a world where creative opportunity is an integral part of a more equal, inclusive and nourishing society...

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Applied Gender Studies at Strathclyde @strath-gender.bsky.social · Jul 8

📣 New Free Event! 📣 our students might be interested in the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture’s free online event on anti-feminist backlash and how we fight it TODAY at 3pm. Book your place here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ctrl-hate-...

CTRL HATE DELETE: The New Anti-Feminist Backlash and How We Fight It

A conversation with Cécile Simmons, hosted by the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture, Loughborough University

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jul 4

Join us for the second of our three summer working groups in collaboration with Culture Counts! You do not need to have attended a prior session to come along. Find out more: bit.ly/3Ie2B8w

Events | EMCC & Culture Counts: Summer Working Group, 8 July 2025

Sign up to our second summer working group with partners Culture Counts

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Jun 21

The Scottish Government has awarded £3 million in funding to 14 festivals, the Culture Secretary has announced

Scottish Government announces £3 million in funding for 14 festivals

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Scottish Government's independent review into Creative Scotland is seeking views and feedback from the arts sector via three virtual roundtable sessions, and written submissions.

If you would like to take part contact: [email protected]

Find out more: bit.ly/443YVhZ

Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jun 27

Are you an organisation that has received funding from @creativescots.bsky.social Open Fund in the last 5 years? You have until 30 June to fill out our survey! bit.ly/3I3vELJ

Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jun 20

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LGBTQ Representation in Film Drops to Three-Year Low, Says GLAAD Report

The LGBTQ advocacy group released its latest Studio Responsibility Index study measuring the quantity and diversity of queer characters in Hollywood movies in 2024.

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jun 10

Do you work in the arts, music or culture sectors in Scotland? Culture Counts and EMCC would love you to join us for our summer working group - find out more and sign up: bit.ly/4dSvoLm

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Scots have best access to culture in UK but class divide exists, survey suggests

Research shows 49% of people in the UK feel they have easy access to cultural space compared to 64% of people in Scotland.

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Jun 2

"Less than 4% of today’s top-grossing films star a Black actress." New documentary 'Number One on the Call Sheet' explores the inequity black women actors face in Hollywood
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Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry, and other stars on how Hollywood treats Black women

"Number One on the Call Sheet" explores the racial pay gap and the lack of diversity across major categories at industry awards shows.

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · May 30

In her second blog for us, Ursula Grant of @strath-gender.bsky.social dives into transformative feminist leadership practice. Read her take: bit.ly/4mD1M8T

Blog | Guest Post: Transformative Feminist Leadership in Action

Transformative feminist leadership in action, a blog by Ursula Grant

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