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Creative Opportunities Event | 10th March | M-Shed.

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Creative Opportunities Event | 10th March | M-Shed.

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Aged 16-25 and interested in arts and culture? Join organisations across Bristol for this free career pathways event. Find routes into the sector, including volunteering, workshops, courses, mentoring, and jobs. Plus enjoy industry talks and networking opportunities.

Find out more here:

Creative Opportunities Event | Bristol Museums

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How to Price Your Creative Work & Set a Day Rate | 1st April at 1:30pm | Online 

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How to Price Your Creative Work & Set a Day Rate | 1st April at 1:30pm | Online 

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Creative Enterprise Sessions

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How To Market Your Creative Work and Find Customers | 25th March at 1:30pm | Online.

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How To Market Your Creative Work and Find Customers | 25th March at 1:30pm | Online.

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Creative Enterprise Sessions

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Finding Funding for Your Creative Idea | 18th March at 2:30pm | Online.

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Finding Funding for Your Creative Idea | 18th March at 2:30pm | Online.

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Creative Enterprise Sessions

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Simple Accounting & Tax for Creatives | 11th March at 1:30pm | Online. 

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Simple Accounting & Tax for Creatives | 11th March at 1:30pm | Online. 

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Creative Enterprise Sessions

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Start-Up Special: Make Connections with Creatives

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Start-Up Special: Make Connections with Creatives

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Thurs 5th March - Start-Up Special for those interested in working for themselves in the Creative Industries:

Speakers from a range of creative areas

Opportunity to meet and connect with other creatives

Snacks and drinks provided

Click here to sign up!

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Curating with PanAfrican Archives: A Traineeship Programme

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Curating with PanAfrican Archives: A Traineeship Programme

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The June Givanni Pan African Cinema Archive (JGPACA) and Afrika Eye are working together to deliver ‘Curating with Pan-African Cinema Archives’, an eight-week paid traineeship for three people. This will be in collaboration with University of Bristol Film & TV Department, Arnolfini and Pervasive Media Studio.

The sessions will weekly run from Wednesday 4 March - Wednesday 22 April 2026 with an opportunity to collaborate on a film archive exhibition.

Applications must be submitted by 6pm on Friday 13 February.

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June Givanni Pan African Cinema Archive (JGPACA) are working together to deliver ' Curating with Pan-African Cinema Archives', an eight-week paid traineeship for three people. T his will be in collaboration with University of Bristol Film & TV Department, Arnolfini and Pervasive Media Studio.

The sessions will weekly run from Wednesday 4 March - Wednesday 22 April 2026 with an opportunity to collaborate on a film archive exhibition.

We are offering three paid places (18 yrs +) and welcome applicants of black heritage with a curiosity and interest in learning about Pan-African cinema. You do not need to have work experience or any formal training in film or archive curation but we are looking for applicants with an enthusiasm to learn and a keen interest in film.

Participants will have an opportunity to:

Deepen their understanding of film curation through a structured programme and archival exploration

Engage critically with materials from JGPACA, considering curatorial responsibility, diasporic memory, historical context and the politics of representation

Research, reflect and share how a programme might be curated within a specific cultural context, touching on themes, ideas and objects.

Explore setting a screening within a wider arts context (using music, photography, dance etc) and examine how this might offer an enhanced experience and develop audience engagement.

Carry out a research task exploring local subject material might offer specific curatorial opportunities (stories, photography, short films, museum collections).

Each trainee will be allocated a bursary of £784, inclusive of tax. There are no travel or other expenses included, but trainees will be provided with learning resources.

This bursary is based on a £14 per hour hourly rate, for 56 hours over the 8 weeks. The total learning hours in the weekly sessions will be 27 hours, with a remaining 29 hours to contribute towards optional weekly film screenings, local event attendance and creation of a final exhibit.

Applications must be submitted by 6pm on Friday 13 February . Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal conversation with the project leads on Monday 16 February , with outcomes communicated by Tuesday 17 February .

June Givanni PanAfrican Cinema Archive (JGPACA) was set up officially in 2013, and is a living archive that preserves and values the history of Black cinema globally. At its core is the interest of Pan-African cinema and its relationship with Black British cinema and culture. To date, the JGPACA holds more than 10,000 items, connecting African film with the film cultures of diaspora communities in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe. The archive's collection, which encompasses the rich history of Black British arts with roots in the African diaspora, is evidenced in its international and global perspectives.

Annie Menter has been director of Afrika Eye for the last ten years. During her tenure she has developed a citywide community engagement programme with each festival and artist exchanges with Image et Vie film festival in Dakar, Senegal. Annie has had an extensive career as a creative producer, researcher, music and arts curator and educational lead with WOMAD Festivals, working in schools and universities around the world as an integral part of festival events . She has carried out research projects in Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Australia and previously lectured in Arts in Visual Context at UWE Bristol. She is currently an independent creative producer working across the arts.

Esther Afikiruweh has an MA in Global Creative and Cultural industries from SOAS and has been Afrika Eye's producer for the last 6 years. In Bristol and beyond, she has worked on many successful cultural projects as a creative producer with experience in theatre, visual arts, music and film. Most recently she has worked with BIMM University, Trinity Community Arts, St Pauls Carnival and Tangle Theatre. Check out some of her work

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Curating with PanAfrican Archives: A Traineeship Programme

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Photo Credit @sophiastefelleThe June Givanni Pan African Cinema Archive (JGPACA) and Afrika Eye are working together to deliver 'Curating with Pan-African Cinema Archives', an eight-week paid traineeship for three people.

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Professional Practice Week 19-23 January 2026

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Professional Practice Week 19-23 January 2026

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Click here to watch recordings from our annual celebration of all things connected to your creative & cultural professional interests!

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Professional Practice Week 2026 will kick off the week beginning the 19th of January.

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Stream talks about access into the Creative Industries - 150 speakers!

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Stream talks about access into the Creative Industries - 150 speakers!

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The ERIC App - an excellent source of opportunities for early-career entrants to the creative industries - delivered a series of online talks through November, all about accessing roles and industries, and insights from employers, and they're now available to view on demand.

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ERIC x DCCM 2025 — ERIC | Creative Career App

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Join/leave whenever you likeThe zoom link is open for people to join and leave at any time they would like (it’s the same link for the whole week), so you can dip in and out of the event to accommodate your own schedules. You do not need to be accepted into the event and you do not need to watch the whole event from beginning to end.

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I'm Amber Sorrell, Careers and Enterprise Developer at City Campus. Come and chat to me at any of our Career Drop-ins, arrange a one to one with me to get careers support. You also might see me at some of your group tutorials for Professional Practice or Contexts.

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Adobe's brand-new, paid apprenticeship scheme offers the chance to apply for roles with creative companies across the UK – from design studios to agencies and in-house teams.

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Get to know Adobe’s exciting new apprenticeship programme

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Wondering how to take that first step into your dream career? Adobe’s new initiative could be just what you’re looking for.

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Got a side project, freelance dream, or idea you want to grow?

The Pryde of Women in Business Award supports female and non-binary students turning creative practice into opportunity – whether that’s launching a production company, freelancing in film or photography, or collaborating with brands.

What’s in it for you?
💸 Pitch for up to £5,000
🎓 Coaching, mentoring & workshops
🌱 Peer support & creative community

📍 Relaunched for 2026 - New opportunity to get involved!
🗓️ 28th January 2026, 10am–12pm, Online

Book your place here: Pryde of Women in Business Launch!

Questions? Email enterprise@uwe.ac.uk

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Developing Your Creative Practice Grant Scheme re-opens 23rd October 2025

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Developing Your Creative Practice Grant Scheme re-opens 23rd October 2025

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If you are looking for funding to develop your own practice read more here...

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Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP)

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Find out more about Developing your Creative Practice

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If you have a household income of under £30k, contact New Wave at newwave@uwe.ac.uk.

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Explore our opportunities to work or volunteer abroad with our approved partner organisations.

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If your course offers a sandwich option, you can spend a year between your 2nd and 3rd years on a work placement related to your studies. Click above for full information, and check with your tutor whether your course offers this.

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Placements - Work experience, jobs and placements | UWE Bristol

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UWE placement information including where to look, how much you will be paid and what to do before and during your placement.

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UWE Bristol internship scheme 2025-2026 - Internships | UWE Bristol

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A small number of paid internships remain to be applied for through InfoHub Vacancies. But the scheme is now closed to self-sourced internships.

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UK domiciled students on an undergraduate degree course.

UK domiciled graduates who graduated from an undergraduate degree course in 2024.

International students currently studying a Bachelors, Masters or PhD course; see information below.

Foundation year students completing UWE Bristol-accredited degrees in partnership with further education colleges are eligible providing you have evidence that you are continuing your studies with UWE Bristol in September 2025.

Not eligible for this scheme:

UK domiciled students on a postgraduate course, including Master's and PhD students

International graduates

Other considerations

You cannot do an internship with a company that you have worked for previously.

You can take part in one internship per academic year.

International students are responsible for ensuring they are working within their Visa requirements. Please see the working during your studies page and contact an Immigration Advisor with any queries.

The funding is limited and is allocated on a first come, first served basis. The scheme can close at any time when available funding is allocated.

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UWE Bristol internship scheme 2024-2025 - Internships | UWE Bristol

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This internship scheme is an opportunity for UWE Bristol students and graduates to gain valuable work experience in a range of employment sectors over the summer period.

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UWE's Student Ventures team can support your journey towards freelancing through coaching, workshops and funding.

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Volunteering options managed by UWE's SU.

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There are many ways in which you can volunteer here at UWE Bristol. Whether you are a project leader building playgrounds in Uganda or being the Treasurer of a sports club, there will be something for you. Below is a list of the different volunteering opportunities available.

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Gain experience working with young people in schools and other organisations through our local partnerships.

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Apply for a schools and education opportunity - Volunteering opportunities | UWE Bristol

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Volunteering opportunities in schools and education at UWE Bristol.

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Get your questions answered and hear more about our opportunities, internships and schemes at our regular drop-ins during term-time:

Bower Ashton

Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays, 12-2pm in the Learning Zone near the canteen.

Next dates are 18th March and 1st April 2026

Arnolfini

Every 2 weeks on Tuesdays, 12-2pm in the 4th-floor Info Point.

Next dates are 10th and 24th March 2026

Spike Island

Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays, 1-3pm in the Common Room.

Next dates are 11th and 25th March 2026

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List of top funding sources for creatives

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List of top funding sources for creatives

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18 top grants and funding opportunities for creatives (UK)

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Looking for creative funding? Discover 13 UK grants for artists, musicians, filmmakers and more – including Arts Council, Youth Music and Creative Scotland.

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Finding, Applying for and Getting Opportunities in the Visual Arts

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Finding, Applying for and Getting Opportunities in the Visual Arts

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Independent curator Harriet Cooper shares a guide to opportunities for early career artists & art workers. Commissioned by VASW & University partners.

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Finding, applying for, and getting opportunities in the visual arts

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Independent curator Harriet Cooper shares a guide to opportunities for early career artists & art workers. Commissioned by VASW & University partners.

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A Guide to Funding for Creative Businesses

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A Guide to Funding for Creative Businesses

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Some great sources of information for current Arts funding.

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A guide to funding for creative businesses

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A regularly updated guide by membership organisation Bristol Creative Industries to funding schemes available for UK creative businesses.

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Already graduated but need a hand with your next steps? Fear not! You can still meet with a member of the Careers & Enterprise team for 3 years after graduating. Look at the 'How to meet with us' info and send us an email to arrange a meeting.

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Careers and business support for graduates - Benefits and discounts | UWE Bristol

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Support to help graduates find a new job, progress in their role, change career or launch a new business.

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Finding, applying for and getting opportunities in the visual arts

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Finding, applying for and getting opportunities in the visual arts

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Independent curator Harriet Cooper shares a guide to opportunities for early career artists & art workers.

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Finding, applying for, and getting opportunities in the visual arts

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Independent curator Harriet Cooper shares a guide to opportunities for early career artists & art workers. Commissioned by VASW & University partners.

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VASW guide to funding for early career artists

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VASW guide to funding for early career artists

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A comprehensive guide to sources and methods of funding for early career artists.

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A guide to funding for early career artists

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Freelance Fundraiser Catherine Herbert shares a guide to funding for early career artists. Commissioned by VASW and University partners.

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A collection of free resources covering key information, support and knowledge about operating professionally in the visual arts sector

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Find art jobs, opportunities, events and contemporary art exhibitions throughout South West England.

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If You Could: Creative Career Conundrums

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If You Could: Creative Career Conundrums

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Creative Career Conundrums is a weekly advice column from @IfYouCouldJobs where industry experts answer your career questions. Browse the collection at https://www.itsnicethat.com/if-you-could or follow them on Insta @IfYouCouldJobs

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NEW FOR YOU: The Big List of Opportunities

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NEW FOR YOU: The Big List of Opportunities

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Brand new for summer 2025 - a huge list on a PDF of sources of opportunities in the creative, design and cultural industries.

https://go.uwe.ac.uk/CreativeCulturalJobSources

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Advice and tips from professional creatives on getting into a range of creative roles.

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Get your foot in the door with advice and tips from professional creatives. Learn from art directors, illustrators, graphic designers, and copywriters about how you can land the creative job of your dreams.

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Free advice for starting and growing your creative business.

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The Design Trust is an online business school for designers, makers and professional creatives. Based in London UK, working with creatives across the world. Practical, affordable & thought-provoking online business training, webinars, blog posts and more.

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Creative Industry support for 18-25 year olds through a range of projects and funding opportunities.

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Creative Youth Network builds relationships with young people to help them reach their potential and live fulfilling lives.

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A social enterprise supporting new creatives with accessing their first roles in industry.

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Creative Careers Club job board. Entry-level and junior jobs / internships in the creative industries – find creative jobs in advertising, PR, media, journalism, publishing and more.

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Funding | Film London

Funding Opportunities - Bertha DocHouse

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Community Arts Project Funding and Grants

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Community Arts Project Funding and Grants

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UK Arts Funding - Community Projects & Small Grants

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UK Arts Funding - Small Grants For Creative Community Art Projects, Including Theatre, Music Groups and Other Performing Arts

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Leaving UWE in 2025? Fear not! Download our Essential Graduate Support Pack - all you need to know for your professional future!

https://bit.ly/GRADCAREERSSUPPORT25

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A network which aims to empower gender equity across all creative work.

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We are building a collaborative ecosystem of diverse creatives, operating in all parts of the creative economy. This impactful all women network aims to empower gender equity across all creative work.

Over 70% of women employed in the creative economy plan to leave their jobs, whilst 1 in 3 female freelancers earn less than £20,999 a year, according to a study conducted by the City Girl Network in association with MPB.

Join our panel, workshop and networking events across the UK, as well as our nationwide LinkedIn Group for all City Girl Creatives

Contribute to our annual report highlighting the current financial, social and environmental situation for all women working in the creative economy. We will utilise this report to campaign for change.

Sign up to our monthly newsletter to find out about funding opportunities, jobs, freelance projects and industry insights.

There are numerous barriers in place that are preventing Gender Equity in the Creative Economy
It has become increasingly recognised that the Creative Economy (and beyond) was built around a patriarchal, able-ist system. A system that is not representative to the overall population, and directly harms the progress of society.

Creativity is built on stories, yet so many are unwritten or unheard.

Together, we will build a community of creatives that represents all women. Trans, non-binary and cis-gendered. Disabled, neurodivergent and able-bodied. Mothers, step-mothers, foster mothers, not-mothers. A multi-cultured community, based in the UK.

Eliminate the gender pay gap within the creative economy

Inspire creative collaboration for green, sustainable growth

Change workplace culture to create a more representative and diverse creative economy

MPB is the largest global platform to buy, sell and trade used photo and video kit. We are the simple, safe and circular way to trade, upgrade and get paid for kit. Circularity is at the centre of MPB. We promote sustainability, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We prioritise inclusive recruitment and support employees with extensive training and development. We promote inclusive visual storytelling and an inclusive circular economy. Our business model is circular. All packaging is plastic free. Our cloud-based platform uses renewable electricity.

In order to be entered into the prize draw for a £500 MPB voucher, you must complete the City Girl Creatives survey and give permission to subscribe to the MPB newsletter. By opting in to subscribe to the MPB newsletter, you agree to receive emails from MPB containing news, inspiration, tips and techniques that we think may interest you. You can unsubscribe at anytime via the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email. For more information regarding your data please see MPB's Privacy Policy. For competition terms & conditions please visit the terms page.

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We are building a collaborative ecosystem of diverse creatives, operating in all parts of the creative economy. This impactful all women network aims to empower gender equity across all creative work.

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Student Ventures Spark is now open to new applicants.

Do you have a great idea that you want to get off the ground? Student Ventures Spark offers you the opportunity to share your ideas with the public, gain feedback, crowdsource support and secure funding up to £650. This competition is entry level, meaning you need nothing more than an idea.

For more information visit here

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I'm Sally Marks, Careers and Enterprise Consultant at City Campus. If you're looking for careers advice or guidance with freelancing or self employment pop in for a chat or book a 1:1. We might also meet in your Professional Practice sessions.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting your career progression!

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The Insta for the whole-UWE Careers & Enterprise team. Follow for extra other opportunities and assistance.

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Our Insta - Follow us for all things City Campus Careers & Enterprise

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Funding for self-employment or freelancing

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Funding for self-employment or freelancing

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UWE's Student Ventures team offer a range of funding options, from a few hundred to several thousand pounds! View their schemes on the 'Get Involved' page of this website.

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Advice guides, articles and opportunities to connect with other artists. Sign up for your free student membership.

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Resources - a-n The Artists Information Company

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Within UK universities, visual artists are working across university departments in many different ways ranging from arts and health initiatives, residencies and cultural heritage projects to commissions, teaching and PhD research. Artist Steve Pool identifies some key ways artists are working within HE and considers the value of such relationships to both artists and institutions.

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As a current student, you have free access to a-n the Artist Newsletter. To view the full job vacancy listings, sign up for your free student membership.

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Professional development network at our local centre for contemporary art.

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Join a network of artists, curators, designers, writers and thinkers who are keen to collaborate and experiment with all forms of art.

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A Bristol-based social enterprise, programming collaborative activities and securing permanent spaces in the city to build sustainable futures.

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Welcome to Bricks.

We are a Bristol based social enterprise that works with local, creative and social enterprise communities to build their resilience in ways that are mutually supportive.

We believe in the civic role of artists and that through collaboration we can have a strong collective voice for inclusive growth in the city.

We want our communities to thrive in Bristol and pursue this by programming collaborative activities and securing permanent spaces in the city to build sustainable futures.

Commission us to produce public art programmes, get involved with St Anne's House our creative and community hub, or get in touch to shape a new collaboration.

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Bristol arts charity working with creative, local and social enterprise communities.

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A creative and community hub in St Anne's (BS4), offering creative and community projects, rooms to hire, a cooperatively run gym, play therapy, social prescribing, artist studios, coworking, artist project space, theatre studios, massage therapy, wellbeing and much much more.

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St Anne’s House is a creative and community hub grown from the ambition of local communities in St Annes and creative communities in Bristol. Our aim is to build community resilience, foster connections, grow local talent, inspire creativity, and provide a space to test out new ideas.

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Find out the different funds that are available to you whilst studying at UWE Bristol.

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UWE Bristol is proud to offer students some additional funding to support while they study. These funds are subject to eligibility criteria and are designed to support those students experiencing financial difficulty. We aim to provide additional support to assist students a 'financial safety net' but not as a main source of funding. Providing this financial support can help students focus on their studies and put money worries aside.

The National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA) provide universities across the UK with hardship funding guidelines to ensure that a common, therefore equitable, assessment process is used.

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UWE Bristol funds during your studies - Money and finance | UWE Bristol

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Find out the different funds that are available to you whilst studying at UWE Bristol.

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New options launching on 13th January. View opportunities through our volunteering scheme for creatives. Match your skills and interests with an organisation looking for a specialist volunteer. They will set a brief related to the skills you're looking to develop.

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Below are specific opportunities linked to your course and related areas. You may also want to think about specific skills you want to develop as these experiences can come from community engagement which may not be directly related to your study area, but still create the opportunity to develop these skills.

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Introductions to the Student Ventures team at UWE, and all their services, projects and funding sources to support you with planning towards a self-employed or freelance professional life.

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Bristol City Council Art & Culture Funding

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Bristol City Council Art & Culture Funding

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Information about arts and culture funding and how to apply.

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For those eligible for other financial support from UWE, there's up to £1000 available for participation in activities that are beneficial for your employability.

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About the bursary

The UWE Bristol Employability Bursary aims to support lower-income UK undergraduate students to access a range of activities. This aims to add value to your student experience and help you achieve a better graduate outcome.

There are 500 bursaries of up to £1,000 (depending on activity type) available in the academic year 2022 to 2023. The bursary is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This will be in addition to the UWE Bursary for UWE Bursary-eligible students. The Employability Bursary is non-repayable and paid as a lump sum.

Students can receive a maximum of £1,000 in funding each academic year. The academic funding year runs from 1 August to 31 July. This means that if you take part in an activity before 31 July 2023, you can apply for funding again after 1 August 2023 for the 2023 to 2024 academic year.

Please note: if a single activity spans two academic years, it will only qualify for one bursary payment.

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Apply for up to £3000 to set up and run a project which benefits the local community and gives opportunities for UWE's students.

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Eligibility

Applications must be led by a current UWE Bristol student or staff member, and identify a lead community partner. If you have a good idea and are seeking a suitable community partner, the UWE Bristol Fund team can help with this.

The community partner must be a 'community organisation' that can clearly demonstrate its charitable aims in a governing document. These can be CICs, charities, CIOs, constituted groups etc. At the very least, we would expect to see a Governing Document with charitable aims, and three unrelated committee members on the management committee. We can also fund public bodies such as schools or local authorities. The activity must be clearly non-profit making and not for commercial purposes.

The project must benefit communities in the following areas - Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

The types of projects we fund

We give priority to projects that focus on the following areas:

schools and education - UWE Bristol students working with young people in areas with low progression into HE

sustainability - supporting the city and region to become more sustainable, with a low impact on our planet and a healthy environment for all

stronger communities - helping to build resilient and inclusive neighbourhoods, where people are able to participate in and benefit from the economic and cultural opportunities in the city and region

health and wellbeing - ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live a life in which they are mentally and physically healthy.

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The UWE Bristol Fund awards grants of up to £3,000 for community partnership projects.

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Connection with artistic communities across South West England: events, exhibitions, opportunities and a creative directory.

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Find art jobs, opportunities, events and contemporary art exhibitions throughout South West England.

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A practical resource to help you plan, build, test, communicate and launch your new creative business.

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Explore your values and how they align with your business idea

Identify your customers and the relationships you need to build

Use blueprint modelling to visually map how your business will function

Develop your marketing messages

Learn financial tools to ensure you are in control of your business finances

If you're interested in launching your own creative business and don't know where to start, you can purchase the Creative Enterprise Toolkit through Nesta's Shopify store.

Make your good idea grow

Specifically designed for creative people, the activities in the Creative Enterprise Toolkit are focused on developing both you and your business idea.

As well as exploring your values, identifying customers, developing your marketing messages, you will consider what future success looks like to you and develop a business plan that suits your motivations and aspirations.

Toolkit contents

Four handbooks to help shape your creative idea into a business

Activity worksheets for you to explore and visualise the key issues of the business

Case studies of successful creative entrepreneurs from around the world who have used the Creative Enterprise Toolkit

Tutor notes for creative entrepreneur supporters with information on how to build a programme of activities

What creative entrepreneurs say about the toolkit

The Creative Enterprise Toolkit has been used by hundreds of successful creative entrepreneurs around the world, from fashion designers, to freelance artists, to tech start-ups.
"Thinking about myself, my ideals, my motivations and the impact of my business was much more valuable to me than simply knowing how a business functions." "Starting a business can be daunting but nonetheless exciting prospect. Being given the tools to help you break down exactly what you need to do and when you need to do it has helped me manage my business needs one step at a time instead of visualising a mammoth task and not knowing where to start."
This short video features three creative entrepreneurs who have used Nesta's creative enterprise toolkit to help plan, build, shape, test, launch and communicate their new creative business.

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Starting a business can be daunting. That's why Nesta created the Creative Enterprise Toolkit - a practical resource to help you plan, build, test, communicate and launch your new creative business.

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Competitions, collaborations and advice guides for making an impact in the design & advertising industries.

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Your pre-job power boost: Experience placements and internships for getting a foot-in-the-door of the creative industries.

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The UK's #1 career app for young people looking to upskill & get experience in the creative industries. Thousands of internships, apprenticeships, events, courses, training schemes and more.

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Events, talks and networking opportunities at Bristol's Pervasive Media Studio.

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First Friday is a monthly social event open to anyone. September's event will showcase work from the Make Shift network, a Watershed programme supporting early career creatives curious about film and/or creative technology.

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Open calls, residencies, exhibition opportunities, fellowships, commission competitions and some funding options.

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Film London and Arts Council England present FLAMIN Animations, a commissioning programme for four early-career black-identifying artists animators living in the UK. Part of FLAMIN (Film London Artists' Moving Image Network), the programme aims to support artist animators as they take their first steps into a career working with the moving image, with development support and funding for a new 2-3 minute animation.

Eligibility: Applicants should be experimenting with animation and must be 18-30 years old. This opportunity is for black-identifying artists who have a UK address. No formal education in animation or art is necessary, but please note that current students are not eligible. FLAMIN is open to people working in partnerships.

What you get: The successful applicants will receive £3,000 to create a new animation, along with development support and advice from the FLAMIN Team. Additionally, bespoke mentoring opportunities will be provided by animation professionals in the art and film industries. As a FLAMIN alumnus, the artists will benefit from ongoing profile and promotion through Film London's newsletter and social media channels.
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A selection of international open calls and opportunities for contemporary art related competitions, prizes, exhibitions, awards, proposals, and grants for artists, writers and curators.

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Fellowships, residencies and collaboration opportunities with Bristol's Pervasive Media Studio.

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We are delighted to announce an open call for our Patterns in Practice Artist Residency. We are looking for an artist who is interested in data mining and/or machine learning to develop artistic ideas and conversations.

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Applications are now open for an exciting Fellowship hosted by Watershed's Talent Development team. This paid fellowship is open to people aged 18-30 years old.

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We love to work with creative people, companies and institutions from different industries around the world. Find out more about partnering with us to develop your big ideas.

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Opportunities, jobs and resources for makers and creators. Student membership is £20 per year but viewing opportunities and resources is free - sign up to their monthly newsletter.

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Bristol Creatives - Meet | Inspire | Grow

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Welcome to Bristol Creatives...

...the online hub for the huge wealth of creative talent in Bristol. We signpost a wide range of creative Opportunities and on this website and in our free monthly eBulletins, and provide access to support through our handpicked Resources.

Our Gold Members promote themselves and their services in our Creative Directory and their exhibitions, workshops, open studios, etc in our section.
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Bristol Creatives - a not-for-profit, artist-led network

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Local network of companies and individuals in the media, digital and marketing sectors.  Free membership for students & recent graduates - join up, create a profile and access their training and networking events.

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We are pleased to offer the opportunity to book a free of charge 30 minute 1:2:1 session for legal advice in October, November & December. These sessions are with Rebecca Steer, an award winning business lawyer, long-time advisor to tech and creative digital businesses and friend of BCI.

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Connect with creative businesses across Bristol, showcase your work with a directory profile, view the latest jobs and find events and training.

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Creative career inspiration: fantastic case studies, guides and articles for insights into the working world.

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Creative Lives in Progress is an inclusive creative careers resource, on a mission to transform the way emerging talent access, understand and connect with the industry.

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Professional network for creatives, with advice guides, job vacancies and opportunities to collaborate with others on projects.

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Professional networking for the new world of work. Get advice. Meet collaborators. Find jobs. Upskill at events.

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A broad range of part-time working opportunities on UWE's various campus locations and around Bristol and the wider area.

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The jobs board from UWE's Careers & Enterprise service, with graduate opportunities but also internships, short-term and sandwich placements, part-time jobs, options to volunteer and ways to get experience overseas.

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To reset your password from the InfoHub login screen, select the 'Graduate' option, then 'Reset your Password' and input your UWE Bristol username (or student number) and the personal email address you have previously registered on myUWE, then click 'Send password reset email'. Follow the instructions on the email to reset your password and login.

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Career Toolkit: Creative & Cultural Resources

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Career Toolkit: Creative & Cultural Resources

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Links to opportunity sources, local venues and networks, and possible sources of funding.

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Each link on this page within our Career Toolkit opens a PDF document that provides a number of good sources of opportunities. Click through these and bookmark your favourites!

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A digital wall of links to information and opportunities for kick-starting a career in the screen industries.

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Our 30-minute Career Coaching meetings are a chance to talk through your ideas and options, and start taking steps towards your professional aims.

We're based at the Info Point opposite the Art Shop at Bower Ashton. Call by and ask for Careers - if we're free we can book a meeting with you then.

Or you can make an appointment request quickly and easily through this link: go.uwe.ac.uk/MyQuestions

Just tell us when you're free, where you're based and whether you'd like an in-person, Teams or phone meeting.

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I'm Tim Summers, and I'm the Senior Careers & Enterprise Developer for City Campus. I provide careers advice and guidance appointments (see the How to meet with us panel) but you also might meet me in a Professional Practice or Contexts session, supporting you with getting through that module. Pop by the Info Point, or say Hello in the coffee queue, I look forward to meeting you!

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I’m the Faculty Lead for Employability & Enterprise in our joyously named ‘ACE’ Faculty!
My background is in Fine Art drawing as well as having established my own arts and culture promo company in London. I have a studio and I paint too.

At UWE, my job involves embedding employability into the curriculum - working with your academic team. Think of; work experience, career management theory / assessment and opportunities with industry partners. I also lead our faculty team, listed here.
Student needs and interests are at the heart of what I do - so whilst you might not see me teaching too often, you’re at the core of my work, every day.

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I'm the Employer Engagement Officer for ACE. I am a Linguistics graduate myself and I am extremely passionate about all things Arts and Creative.

I am responsible for arranging opportunities for you to meet and engage with employers. This includes panel events, employer drop ins and of course... Professional Practice Week :)

My job also involves helping employers advertise wonderful work, placement and internship opportunities for you guys to apply for!

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Jobs, events, workshops, opportunities, good stuff.
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I am an Enterprise Skills Advisor at UWE, as part of my role, I cover City Campus and it's students.
I support those students who want to go down a self employed route, whether that is starting their own business or becoming a freelancer.
Whether it's the mindset of an entrepreneur and how to market what you do or finance support and knowing your customer, I'm here to support and help you through your self employed journey!
I do this through things like:
- 121 half an hour adviser appointments.
- Funding opportunities and competitions.
- Your Future in Freelance: 10 week workshop series.
- Online workbooks and resources.
- Pop up shop space

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Access our compact and bijou collection of resources specifically for budding creatives:
- Finding Work Experience in Bristol.
- Bristol's Art Spaces & Places.
- Creating a Portfolio.
- Funding your Creative Project.
https://go.uwe.ac.uk/creatives

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Welcome to this intro to the Team and what they do for students at Bower Ashton, Spike Island and the Arnolfini.
We're now back on campus, based in 0B016 behind the new Infopoint at Bower, but also available to meet with on Teams.
Contact us through My Questions putting our name or 'City Campus' in the enquiry.

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Find a full range of careers and enterprise information, guides, activities and resources through our Career Toolkit - https://go.uwe.ac.uk/careertoolkit.  Just use your normal UWE logins to access it.

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I'm the Career Consultant for the Faculty.  I offer career guidance appointments and drop-ins, and I teach on Professional Practice modules on things like:
- finding and getting work experience, and understanding job options & opportunities and how to access these.
- communicating about yourself and your creative work to others in words, docs, presentations and online.
- networking including through social media.
- reflecting on achievements and acknowledging the value of these reflections for career plans.