Deep Structures and innovative uses of Story
StoryArcs is a pioneering initiative supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), dedicated to exploring the transformative power of storytelling across sectors such as business, culture, and education. This Programme brings together a national network of researchers, enterprises, and cultural organisations to examine the deeper aspects of storytelling, collectively known as Story Skills. Through this collaborative effort, participants will address contemporary challenges while fostering a culture of innovation and positive change.
A key outcome of StoryArcs is the Deep Story Leadership Platform, an immersive ecosystem which is currently empowering early career researchers and helping local communities by fostering innovation and driving meaningful change across various professional sectors. We do this through various means, which you can learn more about by reading further.
Meet the Story Fellows
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Meet the Senior Story Fellows
Learn about the first adventurers who embarked on a voyage of change with StoryArcs during our Pilot Programme, and the exciting projects that they produced. From engaging directly with storytellers, to helping amplify voices of marginalised peoples, the Pilot Fellows had a magnificent impact in their various fields.
Join Our Community
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Deep Story Leadership Platform
Through the Deep Story Leadership Platform, individuals can engage in funded fellowship placements that involve real-world storytelling projects, enhancing their skills while expanding their professional networks. We also offer flexible self-directed pathways for those interested in pursuing their own storytelling initiatives via employer sponsorship.
Explore our most recent funded fellowship placements! With placements navigating topics of real-world import such as social impact, community identity, health decision-making, and preserving cultural legacies, our funded StoryArcs Fellowships are allowing Fellows to engage deeply in meaningful storytelling projects.
Explore Our Stories
Our last cohort of Story Fellows produced a multitude of outputs in response to their challenges. Ranging from videos and podcasts to creative writing, reports, and events.
Take a look at some of this illuminating work below.
Story Fellow
Josh Weeks
NCACE Report
Dr Josh Weeks brought his unique expertise to NCACE’s challenge and in doing so, analysed a cultural labyrinth, as described in his report.
Story Fellow
Anna Ploszajski
Storyology Podcast
Dr Anna Ploszajski, scientist, comedian, athlete, and storyeller, tackled the unique challenges imposed of finding trut inresearch by releasing a fantastic podcast. Click the link belwo to learn more.
Story Fellow
Tom Bullough
Tarddle/Source
Writer and activist Tom Bullough brought his intimate knowledge of Welsh communities to work with locals in and around Hay-on-Wye to create tardle:source, a film for the people.
Story Fellow
Davina Quinlivan
Tea Poems
Writer and academic Davina Quinlivan used zines to tell the story of SUKI Tea – an ethical tea company – and the positive impact that their work is having on the world.
Story Fellow
Helen O'Neill
Story Futures Report
Helen O’Neill worked with StoryFutures to produce a report on the positive impacts that their cutting-edge work with virtual reality is having at the ground level of communities.
Story Fellow
Jenny Hulme
Story Town Corsham
Jenny Hulme developed a website to celebrate Corsham, a celebrated ‘StoryTown’, and to tell the story of the high street, its importance, and its legacy after pandemics and the advent of online shopping.
Do you have a small project that needs funding? Funding for a project but require guidance? Then please follow this link to read about contacting StoryArcs, and we will see in what ways we can support you.
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