Commissioners announced for creativity and education partnership

Durham University and Arts Council England have announced the names of 17 Commissioners appointed to the Durham Commission on Creativity and Education. The Commissioners will lead the joint project which aims to determine the role that creative thinking and cultural education play within education. Leading figures The newly announced Commissioners include leading figures from business, the cultural sector, policy organisations and academia. They are: Sir David Adjaye OBE, architect and lead designer of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Lauren Child MBE, Children's Laureate, writer and artist Jon Coles, Chief Executive of United Learning Althea Efunshile CBE, non-executive director of organisations spanning education, culture, media and health Dame Reena Keeble, retired primary head teacher and former National Leader of Education Lord Kerslake, former Head of the Home Civil Service Akram Khan MBE, award-winning dance artist Imran Khan, Head of Public Engagement at the Wellcome Trust Baroness Beeban Kidron OBE, award-winning filmmaker, and co-founder of the educational charity Into Film Professor Roger Kneebone, Professor of Surgical Education and Engagement Science, Imperial College and a London Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow. Anne Longfield OBE, Children's Commissioner for England Professor Linda Merrick, Principal of Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music and Chair of Conservatoires UK.