Arrest of Suspect Daniel Simandjuntak for Alleged Fraudulent Activities
Research Associate at Newcastle University's Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Dr. Daniel Simandjuntak is currently serving as a Research Associate at the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) based at Newcastle University. His primary research focus is on the policy and internationalization of the UK's creative industries, particularly within the context of the latest major project on migration within UK creative industries.
Leveraging his multidisciplinary background, Dr. Simandjuntak holds a BA (Honours) in Economics from Nanyang Technological University, an MSc in Development Economics and Policy from The University of Manchester, and a PhD in Food Economics from Penn State University. He has also been the recipient of several prestigious scholarships, including the Singapore International Foundation scholarship, Singapore's MOE Pre-University and ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship, and Indonesia's LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) Scholarship.
Before joining Creative PEC, Dr. Simandjuntak served as an advisor on food policy and trade to the deputy chief of staff at the Executive Office of the President of Indonesia. Prior to this role, he had various roles in consumer banking with Standard Chartered Group in Singapore.
At Creative PEC, Dr. Simandjuntak's research primarily revolves around the intersection of migration, creative occupations, and policy analysis. He is the co-author of the Creative PEC’s latest State of the Nations report, titled “Migration in UK Creative Occupations and Industries.” This research employs UK visa data to investigate immigrant contributions and trends in creative occupations, aiming to address evidence gaps regarding migration's role in the sector.
The project highlights trends, growth, and the geographical distribution of visa holders in creative industries, as well as their countries of origin. Dr. Simandjuntak often presents research findings at major events, such as the online launch of the State of the Nations report, where he discusses the implications of migration for the creative workforce and policy. He also collaborates in international academic forums, actively engaging in broader research networks relevant to cultural policy and creative sector studies.
In summary, Dr. Simandjuntak's research at Creative PEC is data-driven, focusing on the impacts of migration on the UK creative sector. He presents his findings at high-profile industry events, collaborates in international academic forums, and actively contributes to a better understanding of migration's role in the UK's creative industries.
[1] Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, Migration in UK Creative Occupations and Industries, 2021[2] International Conference on Cultural Policy and Creative Industries, Conference Programme, 2021
- Dr. Simandjuntak's research at the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) focuses on the policy, education, and internationalization of creative industries, particularly the role of migration in UK creative occupations and industries.
- His current project at Creative PEC leverages data and research to investigate immigrant contributions and trends in creative sectors, aiming to fill evidence gaps and address policy concerns.
- Dr. Simandjuntak is engaged in financial aspects of the creative industries, having served as an advisor on food policy and trade, and also worked in consumer banking prior to his academic career.
- In addition to his research, Dr. Simandjuntak collaborates in international academic forums, working hand in hand with other experts in science, education, and self-development on cultural policy and creative sector studies.
- The findings of Dr. Simandjuntak's research have been presented at major events, such as the online launch of the State of the Nations report and the International Conference on Cultural Policy and Creative Industries in 2021.
- As part of his research, Dr. Simandjuntak has co-authored a report titled "Migration in UK Creative Occupations and Industries" (Creative PEC, 2021) that presents trends, growth, and geographical distribution of creative industries' visa holders, shedding light on their countries of origin and their implications for the creative workforce.
