What we do
Creative Shift believe in shaping a diverse creative industry and support underrepresented students to make a living doing what they love.
Join the Creative Shift community to gain access to industry contacts from diverse backgrounds, work on co-created projects and access funding to help kick start your creative career! You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and know-how within a collaborative environment with your peers and industry professionals. So whether you’d like to freelance, start up your own business or work in industry, our programme is tailored to support you on your creative journey.
Our projects mirror the future of the creative industries and the diverse voices that contribute to this. We want you to feel empowered to enter the creative industry as your most authentic self.
How to get involved
Follow our student-led creative network 'Connect To' on Instagram: @Connect2network for competitions, student created content and paid work opportunities.
Or email us at creativeshift@arts.ac.uk
Who we support
Creative Shift is dedicated to supporting students who meet the following criteria in line with UAL's Access and Participation Plan (PDF 350KB).
You must currently be a Home (UK) student studying on an undergraduate degree course at UAL and one or more of the following statements apply to you:
- I am a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic student.
- My parent(s)/ guardian(s) have not completed a University Degree.
- I receive the UAL bursary.
- I am a care leaver or care giver.
- I am disabled according to the Equality Act 2010.
- I have taken part in the UAL Insights programme.
Creative Shift will also consider students on a case by case basis when a referral has been made by UAL staff. Please refer students to us by emailing creativeshift@arts.ac.uk. Decisions will be made by at least 2 managers of the Creative Shift team.
Get involved
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Illustration by Jada Bogle
Home: a live brief from Creative Shift and not just a shop
Want to see your designs on the high street? Apply for this live brief from Creative Shift and not just a shop. Over 6 weeks you’ll design homeware that could be stocked in a London store.
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Illustration by Jorje Garcia Rodondo
Instagram Masterclasses
Want to build your Instagram profile? This masterclasses is for you.
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Members of the Creative Shift team
Creative Shift check-ins
Get helpful advice in these weekly online check-ins. Develop your peer network, share thoughts and receive resources to motivate and support you in your career.
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Group of students at a Connect To meet up
Connect To Meet Ups
Join our student-led network, designed to bridge the gap between education and industry through collaboration between students, staff and industry experts.
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Lora Ghany
Lora Ghany, Employability and Progression Manager
I develop the strategy around our student-facing programmes and focus on supporting students’ employability and progression into the creative industries.
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Sat Sehmbey
Sat Sehmbey, Employability and Industry Manager
I build partnerships with the Creative Industries to design collaborative projects that offer unique industry experiences for students
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Shani-Louise Osei
Shani-Louise Osei, Employability & Progression Programme Coordinator
I support student-led learning through Connect To: Creative Network and collaborate with alumni as part of the Represent event series.
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Charline Springer
Charline Springer, Employability and Progression Assistant
I support students to develop their industry experience and knowledge through opportunities such as live brief projects, Professional Mentoring and Mead awards.
Our projects
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Student photography project. Image by the Connect To group.
Connect To
Join our student-led creative network for the chance to collaborate on projects with students, UAL staff and industry professionals.
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Design by Jai Tyler
Gradual podcasts
Explore the questions and challenges that many new graduates will face. Listen to unfiltered stories from creative professionals.
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Photographer: Ivan Jones. Designer: Adam Hayes.,
Professional mentoring
Apply to be matched with an industry mentor to support you with your career and the steps you need to take to get there.
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A group of students inside the artist Sokari Douglas Camp's studio. Image by Jai Tyler.
Visits out
See behind the scenes of creative companies, meet professionals, build your network, ask questions and understand the roles available.
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Illustration by Nia Hefe Filiogianni
Women+ in leadership
Read about our programme of events and activities set up to inspire and empower women+ to break through the glass ceiling.
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Part Time Jobs Fair 2018. Photo by Unai Mateo
Brands and employers
Want to work with young, capable students with fresh perspectives and ideas? Find out how your company can partner with us.