The Cultural Research and Intelligence Network (CRAIN) is a virtual network, managed by the Cultural Observatory, providing members with opportunities to share information and keep up to date with the latest in cultural research.
Events
We held our first conference on 2nd June 2010 at Birmingham City University's School of Art. The conference was chaired by Tim Challans (former coordinator of the West Midlands Culture & Sport Improvement Network), along with presentations by Lauren Amery and Dave Harte. You can read a roundup of the event on our blog.
Join our network
The network is free to join and open to anyone who works with, or has an interest in, cultural intelligence issues.
Newsletter
Register with us to receive a quarterly cultural research newsletter and invitations to seminars and events.
Join our Ning group
Join our Ning group — add your profile and connect with others interested in cultural sector research.
Twitter
If you're on Twitter, include the #CRAIN hashtag in your tweets to reach the network. We're also building up a list of people on Twitter with an interest in cultural research, data and policy in the West Midlands. Send us a tweet @thewmro if you'd like to be added to the list.