In October 2025, the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) celebrated a milestone in practical media education. Television Production students from the Maidstone campus produced a live‑recorded panel discussion titled Comedy Relics, inviting some of Britain’s most iconic comedy figures to share insights on the genre’s past, present and future. The event, filmed in Studio 1 […]
What the 2026 Venice Fellowship Programme Offers The British Council’s Venice Fellowship Programme is an annual residency that runs during the European Biennale season, from 9 May to 22 November. In 2026, the program will accompany the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, one of the world’s most prestigious art events. The event provides a […]
How UCA’s Virtual Production Studio is Redefining Indie Film Workflows The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has recently showcased the potential of its Virtual Production (VP) studio by co‑creating the dystopian thriller Faults with established indie filmmakers. The result is a proof‑of‑concept that combines industry‑standard technology with student talent, producing a high‑quality series that […]
Understanding the Platform Graduate Award and its Impact on Emerging Artists The Platform Graduate Award, orchestrated by the Contemporary Visual Arts Network South East (CVAN SE), is a prestigious accolade that spotlights up‑and‑coming talent within the visual arts. Receiving this award signals that a graduate has moved beyond education into the professional realm and is recognized for […]
Introduction to the East Midlands Institute of Technology The East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) has recently inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art building on the Loughborough University campus. This development marks a significant milestone for skills training, research collaboration, and the education of the next generation of engineers, technologists and digital professionals in the heart of the […]
Understanding Ecofeminism and Its Artistic Expression Ecofeminism, a movement that links ecological concerns with feminist theory, frames the relationship between humans and the environment through the lens of gender and colonial power structures. It was first articulated by French writer Françoise d’Eaubonne in 1974’s Feminism or Death, arguing that patriarchy and colonialism mutually reinforce environmental […]
What the Stewart Dow Memorial Award Represents The Stewart Dow Memorial Award, presented by the Hydrogen Energy Association and Hydrogen Scotland, celebrates pioneers who drive commercial hydrogen solutions. It honors the legacy of Stewart Dow, a key figure at BOC Ltd who championed early‑stage hydrogen technology. Winning this accolade signals that a project has achieved […]
Who Is Henry Hughes and Why His Selection Matters Henry Hughes, a former Australian swimmer who grew up in Sydney, has turned his passion for water into a platform that extends beyond personal achievement. Diagnosed with deafness at age two, he faced early misconceptions about what athletes with hearing impairments could accomplish. Over the years, […]
Discovering Hidden Architectural Treasures The recent refurbishment of the Victorian‑era Ramsden Building at the University of Huddersfield has unearthed a remarkable piece of heritage: a hand‑painted wallpaper dating back to the 1880s. During the renovation, contractors stripped back layers of paint and plaster to restore the building’s original character. In a small corner office, they […]
Overview of Innovate UK’s Golden KTP Awards Every year Innovate UK celebrates fifty years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) by hosting the Golden KTP Awards. The ceremony crowns the most innovative collaborations that connect university research with industry ambition, rewarding projects that demonstrate measurable commercial impact, excellence in knowledge exchange and the best practice in partnership […]