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In the run up to Origins Creatives 2026, we're sharing selected work from 2025 for inspiration! 🎉 ‘Mollie’s World’ by Ella Rudge, UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice at West Suffolk College. Submissions open 18 May until 19 June. 📸 Hatch Films

Unreal night at the Southbank Centre for Unnatural Harmony: Sounds of Lee Alexander McQueen ✨ An inspiring example of creative collaboration at its best! #UnnaturalHarmony #AlexanderMcQueen #SouthbankCentre #LondonEvents #FashionMeetsMusic #CreativeInspiration

We caught up with the team at Mall Galleries ahead of Origins Creatives returning this summer! ✨ Want to be part of it? Submissions for 2026 open 18 May. Read our blog piece via the link below: >> ow.ly/5HUZ50YOrx0 Image Credits: Hatch Films CIC #OriginsCreatives2026

We’re delighted to announce that Origins Creatives is back for 2026! ⭐ From 15-18 July, join us at @mallgalleries in Central London - submissions will be opening on Monday 18 May. We can’t wait for you to join us - get ready to be inspired! #OriginsCreatives26 #ualawardingbody

At UAL Awarding Body, we’ve been taking a closer look at project qualifications - what they’re for, who they’re for, and how they’re being used in practice. Read more via the link below. >> ow.ly/BgC150YIN8Z Image by UAL | Ana Blumenkron #UALAwardingBody

Hosted by UAL Awarding Body Chief Examiner Matt Moseley, the Teach Inspire Create podcast is back for a fifth series! Episodes coming out soon. In the meantime, you can listen to Series 1-4 now via the link below: >> …chinspirecreatepodcast.buzzsprout.com #TeachInspireCreate

Explore the UAL Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, a flexible qualification designed to develop independent thinking, creativity and skills that go beyond the classroom! Find out more >> ow.ly/xH9A50YFxGM 📸 Shane Fernandes, Origins Creatives 2025, © Hatch Films CIC

A huge congratulations to the winners of our Origins Creatives x You competition: ✨ Surrealism Sees All - Miz Mosa ✨ The Harbour Crew: Tales from Poole's Tides - Scarlett Hale ✨ Bright Ideas - Annalisa Arnison ✨ Homeward Unbound - Finn Gryglewski

Designed to support inclusive creative education, the UAL Entry Level 3 Certificate in Performing Arts empowers pre-16 and 16-19 learners to develop essential skills. Visit our website via the link below. >> ow.ly/FZNQ50Yy335 Image Credits: Ningxuan Liu

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology is designed to help you explore different areas of media while building hands-on skills. Try your hand at games design, film, TV, radio and sound - and find what sticks! Find out more! >> ow.ly/Cklo50Ywh9U

During a recent visit to Centre Academy East Anglia, we stepped into a vibrant art classroom where creativity plays a vital role in supporting learners with additional needs. Read more about how creativity is opening doors for SEND learners. >> ow.ly/C4po50YsSJe

✨ Origins Creatives X You: submissions close today ✨ Today is your final chance to submit to Origins Creatives X You as submissions close at 5pm! Don’t miss your chance — submit now >> ow.ly/X6EQ50Yq38f #UALAwardingBody #OriginsCreatives #StudentShowcase

Last Friday, we gathered at The Manchester College for our Foundation in Art and Design Symposium - and what a conversation it sparked. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day feel so open and collaborative. Image Credits: Vibes Art Studio

Are you currently studying a UAL Awarding Body pre-degree qualification? If so, we'd love to hear directly from you. UAL Awarding Body's Student Voice Project survey is now live until Monday 30 April, 2026. Take part via the link below! >> ow.ly/FTYN50YlMuP

✨ Origins Creatives X You: submissions are now open ✨ We’re excited to announce that Origins Creatives X You is open for submissions! We’re inviting submissions across all UAL Awarding Body subject areas. Deadline: 5pm on Friday 6 March 2026 >> form.jotform.com/260201229024340

The UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is a transformative qualification designed to support your transition into specialist art and design practice. Ready to discover more? Check out the link below! >> ow.ly/JYV250Yi7BK Image Credits: UAL

What a fantastic two days at the Music & Drama Education Expo 2026! Here's to continuing the conversation! #UALAwardingBody #CreativeEducation #MusicEducation #DramaEducation

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise is designed to help you launch your own project or business. Develop entrepreneurial skills and grow your industry network while building real world experience. Check out the link below! >> ow.ly/QRwz50YeiZr

Last chance to register for the Music & Drama Education Expo 2026! 🎭🎶 UAL Awarding Body will be at the Business Design Centre, London on 12–13 February. You can find us at Stand D20. Register via the link below: >> musicanddramaeducationexpo.co.uk Image credits: Kristina Sarkisyan

Join our upcoming UAL Awarding Body Music Performance & Production Community Group, on Wednesday 11 February (3–4pm) and Wednesday 15 April (3–4pm). If you’d like to join, please email academic.awarding@arts.ac.uk. Image: Tika Sufyan