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A group of six people, each wearing bold, colourful, and eclectic outfits, stands and sits on playground equipment against a brightly painted yellow wall.
BA Bespoke Tailoring, Charlie Roy, 2024, London College of Fashion.
Models by Jaz Martell, photographed by Alys Tomlinson

UAL generates and inspires the creativity the world needs. Since 1842 our Colleges have been defining creative education.

Our network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. We inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation.

We're a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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  • Paul Lowe
    Photograph: Justin McKie

    Professor Paul Lowe

    We are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Paul Lowe, Professor of Conflict, Peace and the Image at London College of Communication, UAL

  • A group of individuals in construction attire, specifically wearing blue hard hats and high-visibility safety vests. They are standing on a building construction site. Behind them, there are structural steel beams framing the construction area, and the skyline of London with modern high-rise buildings is visible in the background.
    Professor Kene Igweonu (Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of London College of Communication, Professor Karen Stanton (Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of UAL), Heather Francis (Chief Operating Officer) with representatives from TfL, Southwark Council, Delancey, Get Living and Multiplex at the Topping Out Ceremony for LCC, 2024, UAL | Photograph: Mitsi Moulson

    New building for London College of Communication reaches highest point in ‘Topping Out’ milestone

    The future new building for London College of Communication has reached its highest point in a major construction milestone, with special guests attending a ceremony celebrating its “topping out”.

  • Eve Lague working with wooden pieces in the studio, Camberwell College of Arts, March 2016. Photographer: Alys Tomlinson, UAL.
    Eve Lague working with wooden pieces in the studio, Camberwell College of Arts, March 2016. Photographer: Alys Tomlinson, UAL.

    University of the Arts London named Times and Sunday Times Specialist University of the Year 2025

    Recognised for excellence in art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts courses, UAL ranks 40th overall and is in the top 5 for student-staff ratio and People & Planet.

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