Flourish at CSM

Wednesday 30 April
9am – 4.15pm
The Street and Platform Bar

Are you in the first or second year of your undergraduate degree?

If so, join us on Wednesday 30 April in The Street and Platform Bar for Flourish at CSM—an employer engagement event designed to help you explore the benefits of industry placements. This is your chance to discover how an industry placement can transform your practice and professional development.

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What is the Diploma in Professional Studies?

Through the Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS), you can gain practical experience during year 3 by working with an employer for up to a year. This hands-on experience, whether it involves a complete product development cycle or a large-scale project, prepares you to become a knowledgeable practitioner in your field.

Every year, Central Saint Martins supports students across diverse disciplines, from fashion, textiles, and jewellery to fine art, ceramics, and product design, in securing placements both in the UK and abroad. Many DPS students receive job opportunities upon graduation, making this an opportunity to focus interests and shape your career.

At CSM you are immersed in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment where creativity, critical thinking, and experimentation drive your education. Your ability to collaborate across disciplines makes you particularly valuable in workplaces and enables you to shape industries and redefine traditional approaches.

Why attend?

• Informative talks and breakout sessions, thatwill help yougain insights on the experiences and skills you can acquire during a year in industry.
• Explore how DPS placements work and how they support strong industry partnerships.
• Discover the various resources and support available to guide your DPS and professional development journey, such as student finance, and wellbeing and visas and compliance teams.
• Experience a showcase of work from DPS students that highlights the innovation developed during their placements.
• An opportunity to explore and discuss diverse placement opportunities, from a variety of organisations from wellknown global brands to charities and social enterprises.

Whether you're considering DPS or exploring other avenues for professional development, Flourish at CSM is the perfect opportunity to engage with staff, employers, alumni, and fellow students.

Flourish is an inclusive event curated to support the professional development of all students, so if your course doesn’t have a DPS year you are warmly invited to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Key Note Speaker: Jamie Gill - CEO, The Outsiders Perspective

Jamie Gill is a Strategic Advisor within the luxury, fashion and retail industries. He is the founder of The Outsiders Perspective – a talent organisation focused on increasing representation and driving innovation within luxury, fashion, beauty and retail.

He is an Executive Board Member of the British Fashion Council (BFC), with a focus on representation in the fashion industry. He was formerly CEO of luxury womenswear brand ROKSANDA.

He has a professional background that spans: architecture, advisory, start-ups, venture capital and consulting. During his 5 year tenure at ROKSANDA, he restructured the business, delivering a number of improved business metrics, as well as launching global collaborations with Lululemon, Barbour and Fila.

Gill is passionate about mentorship and championing emerging British brands on an international level, while seeing diversity as critical to business growth.

Schedule

9 – 9.30am Introduction to the Day
Overview of Flourish and its focus on the Future of Work

9.30 – 10.30am Keynote Speakers
The evolving landscape of work and innovation through placements.

10.45 – 11.45am Panel 1 – Futureproofing Through Partnerships
Industry experts from various disciplines and sectors discuss emerging future skills and the value of integrating creative talent, new ideas and ethical practices into organisations.

11.45am – 12.45pm Breakout Sessions – Interactive Discussions
Focused conversations between students, staff and placement providers.

12.45 – 2.00pm Refreshments & Exhibition Review
Informal conversations and networking with employers, alumni, students and DPS staff.

2.15 – 3.15pm Panel 2 – Student & Alumni Perspectives
Students and graduates experiences in industry placements, bringing value, exchanging knowledge.

3.15 – 4.15pm Breakout Sessions– Deep Dives
Discussions on navigating employability in an uncertain landscape.

4.15pm Closing Reflections
A final wrap-up on key insights, followed by opportunities for continued collaboration.

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