Black Creatives Hub
Our vision
We want to empower and celebrate the Black community at UAL by creating a vibrant collective space to increase the visibility of our Black staff, students and alumni.
We aim to attract and support more Black students and staff, as well as advance UAL's commitment to dismantling systemic racism within our institution and the creative industries.
What's on
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Creative Shift Masterclass: Branding & Storytelling with FOLD7
Discover branding & storytelling with FOLD7. Break down a real creative brief and learn how to turn ideas into powerful campaigns.
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Creative Shift Masterclass - How to Build Your Creative Portfolio
Join us for this 1-hour online masterclass to learn how to elevate your portfolio and cut through the crowd.
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Creative Shift Masterclass: Perfect Content Curation with AI
Join us in-person at UAL (LCC) to learn how to develop creative content using AI tools with Made By Humans and The KUSP
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Creative Shift Masterclass - Pricing your work and knowing your value
Join us for this 1-hour online masterclass to learn how to price your work- with tips on on how to avoid undervaluing yourself or your work.
Opportunities
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image credit: Painting process of a portrait with sunflowers. @tireni.art
Current Opportunities
Here, you'll find a curated selection of the latest internal and external opportunities designed to support and elevate Black creatives across various fields.
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'Message to Myself’ by Anita-Praise Nweke, 2023, BA Fine Art, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL
Black Young Professionals
Connecting Black professionals to personalised career opportunities such as jobs, mentorship, events and content based on your career goals.
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'Home-body’ by Davinia Clarke, 2023, BA Illustration and Visual Media, London College of Communication, UAL
Black Girl Knit Club
A community of Black women and girls who love to knit, learn a new skill and celebrate each other.
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Image credits: The Kusp LTD
The Kusp
Supporting diverse talent from under-represented groups to access opportunities and excel within the creative media industries.
Networks
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Yemi Gbajobi, Chief Executive (Arts SU). By Razvi Adam at LCC Staff Conference
Arts SU African Caribbean Society
A vibrant community celebrating the diverse and enriched cultures of Africa and the Caribbean through an array of engaging social events and activities.
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Watering the flowers at the terrace garden, CSM
GEMS
A network of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic staff at UAL.
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Sarah Tibbles, 2021 BA Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL
Alumni of Colour Association
A collaborative community helping UAL alumni of colour thrive in the creative industries.
Resources and support
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Petra Raissa Nogueira, '[Black is] light', 2021, BA Fashion Design and Development, London College of Fashion,UAL.
Supporting Black students
Resources for any student who needs support.
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Collection of fabric samples at London College of Fashion | Photograph: Ana Blumenkron
Black History Library guide
A wide range of resources held at UAL Libraries and externally on the subject of Black history.
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Sheffield Museums, Graves Gallery. Photo © Andy Brown
UAL Decolonising Arts Institute
Challenging colonial legacies and disrupting ways of seeing, listening, thinking and making.
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Colouring Critique Publication
A publication addressing the challenges faced by Black UAL fashion students
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Image courtesy UAL
Creative Shift Podcast
Listen to the Creative Shift podcast, where academics, industry leaders, and creatives explore equity, diversity, and inclusion in the creative industries.
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Creatives Like Us podcast
Listen to the Creatives Like Us podcast, dedicated to opening up the conversation and amplifying the voices of underrepresented creatives, especially people of colour.
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Image: Support Available Short Film, Leonardo De Lazzer, Jessica Wilcock and Jennifer Payne, 2024 BA Animation, London College of Communication, UAL
Get the support you need
AL offers a wide range of services to support you throughout your student journey.
Celebrating Black Creatives
Explore work by our recent students on UAL Showcase
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The Chaos Dimension, Yasmin Teniola Idris, 2023 MA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins, UAL -
Wild Dreams, Joseph Ijoyemi, 2023 MA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins, UAL -
SUGAR, Evita Remy-Benn, 2023 BA (Hons) Performance: Design and Practice, Central Saint Martins, UAL -
In-between-ness, Belonging & Disruption, Ama Ogwo, 2023 BA (Hons) Fine Art, Central Saint Martins, UAL
Hear from our Black community
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Image credit: Henrie Kwushue Calling UAL Black Creatives: design an outfit for Henrie Kwushue
UAL’s Black Creatives Hub is offering students and recent graduates an exciting opportunity to showcase their creativity, talent and skills by designing and creating an outfit for DJ, Radio and TV Presenter, Henrie Kwushue to wear.
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Asmaa Jama. Photo credit: Tom Whitson CSM student Asmaa Jama represents Somalia at the Venice Biennale
MA Fine Art Digital student Asmaa Jama (they/them) recently presented work as part of the Somalia Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale, a landmark moment for Somali representation at one of the world’s leading contemporary art events.
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Highlights from the Black Creatives Hub x ACS networking social
Students from across UAL came together for an evening of networking, conversation and community at the Black Creatives Hub x ACS Networking Social, featuring insights from Black alumni working across the creative industries.
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Black Creatives Hub anniversary event, May 2025, UAL , Photo: Tessy Cooper Black Creatives Hub: 2 years on – continuing the work for our community
Celebrating 2 years of the Black Creatives Hub, this milestone highlights the Hub’s growing impact in championing Black creative talent, building community and creating opportunities across UAL and the wider creative industries.
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Image credit: 'Queendom,' Bukola Dagiloke 2020 BA (Hons) Information and Interface Design, London College of Communication, UAL Be featured in the first UAL Black creatives colouring book
This year, UAL’s Black Creatives Hub is partnering with not just a shop to offer students and recent graduates the chance to have their illustrations featured in the first-ever UAL Black Creatives adult colouring collection.
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Black Creatives Hub African Mythology event, March 2026, UAL , Photo: Katwamba Mutale A look back at an inspiring evening exploring African mythology, folklore and culture
Held on Thursday 5 March, the event welcomed an inspiring session with artists and storytellers who shared insights into the richness, depth and enduring influence of African mythology, folklore and culture in contemporary art and media.
Join us: be a part of our global community
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Luke Chin-Joseph in the studio, 2023 BA Fine Art: Sculpture, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
Pre-degree study
Explore our Pre-degree and foundation courses to help you develop the skills, experience and portfolio needed for further study.
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Benjamin Edmunds, BA (Hons) Fine Art, UAL © Alys Tomlinson
Undergraduate study
UAL offers over 100 courses at pre-degree and undergraduate level in art, design, screen communication, fashion, media and performing arts.
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Rochelle Saunders, MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise, Central Saint Martins, 2020, © Alys Tomlinson
Postgraduate study
Go on a journey that will shape your career or take you along a different path entirely. Discover our postgraduate courses, search funding opportunities and find out how we can support you.
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Student photography project. Image by the Connect To group.
Careers
Flourish with our inclusive policies and connect with our staff networks.