Welcoming Insights students to Creative Shift
- Written byStudent Communications
- Published date 26 January 2024
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What is Creative Shift?
Creative Shift is a UAL initiative which acknowledges the barriers that exist for students from underrepresented backgrounds in higher education and in the creative industries.
What is the UAL Insights programme?
UAL Insights is our outreach programme which offers young people access to our Colleges for creative activities and pre-university advice and guidance.
What happened at Inside Track?
In November 2023, Creative Shift and UAL Insights came together to host the second-ever ‘Inside Track’, a free event for students who have come through the Insights programme, assisting them to expand their social and professional network and find out about opportunities open to them while they are at university.
The gathering took place at Mother (DAM), the global advertising agency founded by a group of 'free-thinking' creatives. We focused on the importance of building communities while at university and beyond.
As part of the conversation, two UAL graduates, Davinia Clarke and Melissa Newbery Welcome, shared their experiences. Highlighting the benefits of engaging in Creative Shift's extracurricular programmes in order to connect with like-minded individuals and foster their sense of community both at university and within the creative industries.
We got advice from industry experts
The audience were also inspired by a panel of top industry speakers; Photographer and Film Director, Renee Maria Osubu -Graphic Designer, Demi Harper and Creative Director, Mico Toledo. Hosted by Writer, Speaker and Host, Debra Chosen. They discussed how to build your professional network, managing multi-disciplinary work, and presenting yourself online.
And networked with peers and professionals
The second half of the event was an opportunity for students across UAL campuses to connect with each other and chat with our industry guests. It was inspiring to witness the exchange of ideas and experiences. The vibe was dynamic, and it was clear ‘Inside Track’ played a key role in bringing people together at a pivotal point in their university journey.
Join Creative Shift and benefit from personalised support
If you are a former Insights student studying at UAL and want to get involved, get in touch with Creative Shift at creativeshift@arts.ac.uk.