University of the Arts London

Knowledge Exchange

**Microsoft x LCF: Future of Fashion Incubator, Oval Space, Copyright: Jason Purple**

Collaborating and innovating with the most inspiring organisations across the globe.

Knowledge Exchange (KE) is how we work with external partners to create positive change. Our students, graduates and leading academics collaborate with businesses of all sizes, local communities, policymakers, charities and other universities.

We apply our expert knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios, harnessing the power of creativity and innovative thinking to co-create value for society, the economy and our environment.

If you have an idea for a project or collaboration that you'd like to discuss with our business development team, please complete our enquiry form so we can respond as effectively as possible.

What is Knowledge Exchange?

Forest Coats Fashion Show at Arbeit Studios Leyton Green, part of the Making for Change: Waltham Forest project. Photographer: Adam Razvi.

Our funded projects

How we share knowledge to create value for society, the economy and our environment
Work for Google Arts & Culture by Fine Art graduate Lea Spatium

Work with our experts

Supporting businesses and brands to achieve their goals
Renault x CSM - Yuchen Chai

Work with our students and graduates

Bring creativity and fresh ideas to your business
Google, Mini Maker Faire at London College of Communication

Professional training

Get expert training and consultations for your business, team or individual needs

Become our partner

We’re in strategic, long-term partnerships with some of the most innovative organisations in the world, like LVMH, Kering, Google Arts & Culture, MullenLowe Group, Microsoft, L'Oreal Professionnel, Conde Nast and Swarovski.

Get in touch and start a creative partnership with us:

Email: business@arts.ac.uk

Waste Age: What can design do? | © Design Museum

Future Observatory: responding to net zero challenges set by AHRC and the Design Museum

UAL secures funding to develop 3 initiatives responding to the question: How can design enable the UK to meet its environmental targets?
Fashion District Festival pop up store at Westfield shopping centre in Stratford. Photographer: Richard Hanson.

Fashion District Festival: championing sustainability and innovation in East London

Working with Westfield Stratford City and other industry partners, the festival championed sustainable fashion designers and start-ups working to disrupt fashion from the inside out.
Freelance illustrator Stephanie Unger during a VR workshop at Camberwell

Accelerate: exploring the use of immersive technology in arts education

The project is part of Partnerships for Digital Education Readiness, a funded programme by the European Commission for initiatives responding to the digital challenges raised by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Maskomi x Fiat 500X

The creative start-ups leveraging the power of immersive tech through ACE IT

Thanks to this programme delivered by London College of Communication in collaboration with London South Bank University, many SMEs are learning how to develop new and unique experiences for their customers.
Graphics by Eleonora Coira for FT Alliance's Fashion-Tech job profiles report.

New FTAlliance report unveils the 8 key future jobs in fashion-tech

Academics and representatives from the fashion industry have joined forces to determine which roles will be the most in-demand in the fashion-technology sector.
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Be inspired

UAL x Southwark Council: representing diverse voices through public art

Watch how Southwark Council worked with UAL graduates to launch an open consultation with local residents to shape the borough's new Public Art Policy.