The Creative Gateway: Unlocking Digital Worlds for Older People

An older couple, a man and a woman sit of on a sofa using a laptop and an tablet each, a lit log burning stove is in the background

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Researchers from the University of Sheffield Dr Sharon Wagg, Dr Pam KcKinney and Laura Woods will be presenting their research that highlights the powerful role that arts, culture and creativity can play in supporting digital inclusion for older people. 

Funded by Arts Council England, in Partnership with 100% Digital Leeds, the research shows how creative activities can act as a vital gateway into the digital world and offers practical recommendations for libraries, creative and cultural organisations, local authorities and funders, alongside a new toolkit to support action. 

This webinar will be recorded.

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