To be eligible for a payment from this fund, students will need to have an annual household income that is below £55,000.

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Started by UAL Graduate, Jordan Hall, we're on a mission to democratise creativity, to hand out the keys to locked doors and build a community with the 99 percent in an industry that favours the 1.

By signing up, you gain access to our best up and coming events focused on networking, careers and creative opportunities. We also often showcase spotlights of creatives within our community and the work they have done, not to mention funding, grants and other financial support through charitable trusts.

Find out more about what we’re doing through the sign up link, or follow us on @fore.uk on all social platforms.

The programme is open to UAL students and recent graduates from BA/BSc level courses.

We can match you with an industry creative to help you to get to where you want to be.

Our mentors can help you to identify your career path and plan the steps you need to take in order to get there.

Some places are allocated for Home (UK) undergraduate students who meet one of the following criteria:

• Your parent(s) or guardian(s) have not completed a university degree

• you are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background

•you receive the UAL bursary

•you are a care leaver or care giver

•you took part in UAL’s Insights programme.

Find out more and apply: arts.ac.uk/mentoring

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From funding and workshops to internships and collaboration projects, this is your go-to resource for unlocking new possibilities and advancing your creative journey.

Find out more here!

This is a space where creatives can connect, collaborate, and grow together.

To ensure we’re doing it right, we’ve compiled a short survey on how you think community and collaboration work best on a platform.

Click the link below to fill out a quick survey, and in return, we will provide you with first access to the group.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVScrgxZZT3YOik-u-tdTKfZdkgf1hF8tWeSdb8J1TA5K3vQ/viewform?pli=1&syclid=cvc2mkuu2mfs73a876e0

Come along to Pause and Connect.

We’re hiring student creators! Film and edit videos, write blogs and share your UAL experiences. Apply for this paid role and work alongside the marketing team to create content today! 

Link: www.arts.ac.uk/contentcreators 

Want to influence change at UAL? Be part of something exclusive.

Research Insiders is Arts SU’s student research panel, a network of UAL students who take part in research, surveys, focus groups and more. In return you'll receive access to paid opportunities, receive vouchers, or win prizes. It’s your chance to share your opinion, shape the student experience, and get rewarded for your time.

It’s also totally flexible. We’ll only contact you about opportunities that are relevant to you, and you can opt out at any time.

Last year, members of Research Insiders shaped research about the cost of study and a report about artificial intelligence in creative education, and were rewarded for taking part!

Sign up now in 2 minutes: https://forms.office.com/e/YTF2Mx1xHD

Questions? You can find out more here: https://www.arts-su.com/change/research/researchinsiders/

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If you're a final year LCC student (BA/MA) or 0-3 years LCC graduate looking to take your creative journey to the next level, apply now to receive six months of tailored support, guidance, and industry insight from an experienced mentor between February and July.

Questions to LCC Graduate Futures at graduates@lcc.arts.ac.uk

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This is your chance to work with small creative businesses founded by UAL graduates. These short internships are a great way to build your CV, explore different career paths, grow your network, and gain insight into running a creative business.

All internships are with businesses set up by UAL graduates and will provide insights into what is involved in working for yourself and running a creative enterprise.

See all internships:

https://creativeopportunities.arts.ac.uk/employer/2445/careers-and-employability-ual/

Throughout the programme, you’ll take part in:

• Sessions on creative identity, agency landscape, personal brand building and more

• Immersive workshops with industry professionals on emerging creative technologies and preparing you to step into the sector

• A live creative brief experience in collaborative groups

• Weekly mentorship sessions from Publicis Groupe

• Trips to leading creative organisations and wellbeing-focused social activities

• Weekly journaling and reflection to track your growth

• A final showcase event to present your passion project and connect with industry guests

Requirements

To join the programme, you must:

• Be aged 18 to 25

• Be able to commute to central London every Friday from 10am to 4pm for the duration of the 10 weeks (see full schedule on pg3)

• Have a clear interest in creative work and a willingness to develop your professional toolkit

• Be open to mentorship, collaboration, and showcasing your work publicly

• You have or are willing to gain further understanding about Publicis Groupe

Follow @youthbeyondborders on instagram for application tips!

How to Apply

Step 1: Read the application brief

Step 2: Please respond to the following question in the creative format of your choice.

What is your creative passion project & why is it important to you?

You must only choose one creative format which meets the following guidelines:

1. Presentation slides - No more than 3 slides & must be submitted in PDF format

OR

1. Video - No more than 60 seconds, shot on your smartphone and landscape with your face framed in the middle

Step 3: Please complete the Typeform linked on the application brief. You MUST upload and submit your task submission via the question 2H on the typeform link.

Deadline: Sunday 2nd August 2026, 11:59pm

Application Brief: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EeGvILwueH9BeLFRHxB1vvAAcoCeRF_yOOi6kJmCdH8/edit?usp=sharing

Graphic Design skills and live brief course leading to paid industry placements, for Hackney, Camden and Islington residents.

The programme has been developed to provide practical work experience and skills training supported by industry professionals, where you will work on real briefs, learn core skills and work with a team on an industry project. After completing the training programme participants will be interviewed for design internships within local businesses.   

What will you gain from the Design Futures Programme? 

Course dates: 7 September - 2 October 2026. This is a full-time course Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.  

- 4-week, full-time course from Capital City College delivered by industry professionals, where you will learn the skills, behaviours and processes required to deliver a creative idea that is fit for purpose.  
 
- Work on briefs set by local design agencies and creative businesses, receive feedback and advice and develop your portfolio.  
 
- The opportunity to work on team projects and develop your skills and network.  
 
- Develop your employability skills to take your job search to the next stage.  
 
- Following successful completion of the course, gain interviews for paid industry placements within local design agencies. 
 
- If successful in gaining an industry internship you will begin a full time 10-week internship where you will work five days a week in the business and spend five further days over the 10-week internship developing your employability skills. Paid at London Living Wage (£14.80 Per hour – 35 hours per week total)  

Programme Entry requirements: 

- A resident of a LIFT borough (Camden, Hackney or Islington) aged 19+ 

- Able to attend a full-time course 7 September - 2 October (Monday-Friday) 

- We encourage applications from people underrepresented in the creative industries, including people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, young people aged 19-25, and disabled people. 

All participants will need to have the following starting points:

- A working understanding of graphic design principles and the design process, gained through study, self-directed practice, or paid or voluntary design work (less than 2 years' experience). 

- Experience of using creative software programmes including Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Can include equivalent design and digital creation software but not solely online platforms such as Canva.   
 
- Have a clear command of English and be able to write and communicate in English   

- The course will be delivered on Apple Mac computers – you must be able to use one of these to join the course.

- Be able to navigate software menu systems and be willing to use problem-solving techniques. 

- Have experience of using digital office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs or similar.   

- Able to work as part of a team   

- Be able to attend all sessions on the dates specified.   

Find out more and apply here Design Futures | LIFT

IGNITE is a social venture accelerator that supports early-stage, mission-led founders who are building solutions to social and environmental challenges.

The programme is led by the Ford Family Foundation, with Cambio Consultancy serving as the delivery partner for the accelerator. Together, they provide founders with funding, coaching, practical learning, and access to a long-term support network.

The 2026 programme includes:

•  £50,000 equity-free funding 

• A six-week Social Venture Accelerator delivered with Cambio Consultancy 

• 1:1 coaching and expert mentorship 

• A pitch opportunity at Barclays Eagle Labs

• Lifetime membership of the IGNITE Ford Family Fellowship