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UAL Showcase information for participating LCC students — Shows 2026

Written byInternal Communications
Published date 07 April 2026

**Image Credit: Ayodele Magbagbeola, 2025 BA (Hons) Graphic And Media Design, London College of Communication, UAL.**

London College of Communication (LCC) graduating students are encouraged to participate in and exhibit their work to UAL Showcase, an online platform that promotes recent graduates, as part of this year’s Shows 2026.

UAL Showcase is a brilliant opportunity to make connections with future employers and creative collaborators.

About UAL Showcase

UAL Showcase champions graduating UAL students and helps them connect with industry professionals and potential future employers.

The site supports recent graduates as they embark on their professional careers. All final-year students from our Further Education, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses can upload projects to be promoted by UAL for 12-months after their courses end.

Creative industry professionals use the platform to source and hire UAL graduates. By uploading their work, previous students have:

What do I need?

You will need a Portfolio account to upload your work.

We have created several useful guides and resources to help you make the most of the UAL Showcase platform.

Visit the UAL Showcase: practical info web page for guidance on how to upload your work to the Graduate Showcase platform and watch the UAL Showcase – How to upload your work video on YouTube.

Other useful resources:

When should I upload?

To ensure your project is reviewed in time for the shows, please upload your work as early as possible from Wednesday 22 April 2026 onwards. This will guarantee your work will be showcased on the platform during the onsite Shows.

Upload deadlines

Students participating in the Photography Show: Tuesday 28 April
Students participating in the Design Show: Wednesday 20 May
Students participating in the Screen Show: Wednesday 3 June
Other graduating undergraduate students: Saturday 20 June
Postgraduate students participating in Summer Design Show: Sunday 14 June
Extenuating Circumstances and ICAs students: Friday 26 June

What happens after I submit my work?

Please be aware that your work will not immediately appear on the platform.

Your profile will be processed and reviewed by our team. During this process, our College teams will ensure that work submitted to the platform meets the policy guidelines and check for errors before approving the work to be live on the website.

For more information, refer to the UAL Showcase platform terms and conditions.

Portfolios will be published on the platform on:

Monday 11 May for students participating in the Photography Show.
Tuesday 2 June for students participating in the Design Show.
Friday 19 June for students participating in the Screen Show.

Drop-in sessions

UAL is organising a series of events to help students prepare their work for UAL Showcase called Showcase Ready.

You can also find out how to display your work online at a student drop-in session on Wednesday 21 April during the Showcase pop-up at LCC to make the most of your UAL Showcase. There will also be a free professional headshot drop-in session as part of the event.