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In pictures: Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social

People in a bar chatting
  • Written byEleanor Harvey
  • Published date 22 May 2025
People in a bar chatting
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi

In May, the Creative Entrepreneurs Society (CES) hosted its first-ever CES x Industry Social in collaboration with University of the Arts London Enterprising Alumni Network, to connect students with creative leaders.

Held at Corner at Tate Modern, the evening brought together 70 students and creative professionals from a variety of creative disciplines.

Unlike traditional networking events the social curated small, interest-based roundtable groupings and the intimate setting was designed to foster meaningful conversation. Each table had prompts to encourage conversation between students, alumni, and industry guests.

The relaxed and lively atmosphere of the café provided the perfect backdrop for real exchanges, helping students feel at ease while gaining insight into creative career paths.

There was a really positive response to the event, with one attendee saying it was “a great way to connect with other like-minded people and creative warriors and innovators. Mentally I feel so much better to have connected with others who also went through similar experiences and are passionate to build a path for themselves with integrity and creativity.”

Another said, “I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the event – the energy was fantastic, and I made many great connections.”

Creative Entrepreneurs Society isn’t here to host just another panel or networking event. We are here to put our community’s interests at heart and create design interventions to shape how we gather, learn, and empower each other. The CES x Industry social created a safe, non-intimidating space for students and alumni to connect meaningfully and start thinking about their creative futures. It’s a testament to the strength and continuity of the UAL community. We’re grateful to the Enterprising Alumni Network for their support, and I look forward to hosting more events like this.

— Jolyn Yin, CES President

Photos from the evening

All photos by Angela Tozzi

Photo from outside looking in; 2 people chatting at a table. St Paul's Cathedral is reflected in the window above them.
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
Photo from outside looking in. 2 people are standing up and looking to the left
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
People sat at tables in small groups, talking
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
2 people standing up, talking. There's a tall plant to the left of the photo
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
People sat at small tables talking
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
People sat at tables talking
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
Photo through the door way into the cafe
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
Photo from outside looking in - busy bar with St Paul's Cathedral reflected in the top of the window
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
People chatting at a table with St Paul's Cathedral visible in the background
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
Man sat at a table in a bar, looking at a person speaking
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
People standing and sitting at tables in a bar
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi
People in the bar chatting
Creative Entrepreneurs Society x Enterprising Alumni Network industry social, May 2025 | Photography by Angela Tozzi

The Creative Entrepreneurs Society

CES is UAL's biggest society dedicated to empowering creatives to make a real-world impact.

The Enterprising  Alumni Network

The Enterprising Alumni Network is a dynamic group of UAL graduates leading the way in the creative industries. The association is run by alumni volunteers and organises supportive events throughout the year.

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