Institutional development · Public engagement and economic impact · United Kingdom
University of Glasgow seeks public views for first Fringe-only economic and wellbeing study
The University of Glasgow has announced a public call for views on the Edinburgh Fringe's economic, social and wellbeing impact, in an assessment it describes as the first of its kind.
Why it matters: Members of the public are being invited to contribute their views to the first assessment examining whether attending the Edinburgh Fringe affects wellbeing.
The University of Glasgow announced that the public is being invited to share views on the economic, social and wellbeing impact of the Edinburgh Fringe.
According to the university, this is the first economic impact assessment to focus exclusively on the Fringe.
The university said it is also the first assessment to explore whether attending the Edinburgh Fringe has an effect on people's wellbeing.
Editor’s view
Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor
Members of the public are the group directly asked to take part; if they respond, the assessment will cover the Fringe's economic, social and wellbeing effects, including whether attendance affects wellbeing.
