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Student working on design prototype in the studio
George Bell in the studio. BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photography: Alys Tomlinson.
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Alexandra R. Cifre
Published date
18 October 2021

The Rebel Industries

Applications are now open for UAL students to join the KickStART Creative Lab in November!

During a virtual weekend of workshops running from 5-7 November 2021, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the creative industries and learn from their experiences through interactive sessions, talks and Q&As. In the KickStART Creative Lab you will also connect with students from Royal Northern College of Music and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to exchange and develop creative ideas and projects.

What's in it for students and graduates?

By joining the KickStART Creative Lab, you will:

  • Develop ideas for your artistic projects
  • Explore ways to build a sustainable livelihood in the arts
  • Make contacts for future collaborations
  • Build on and extend your current skills in business planning, leadership and team working
  • Get feedback and guidance from experienced professionals from across the creative industries

Who can apply?

The KickStART Creative Lab is open to all UAL students and recent graduates!

How to apply

UAL students and graduates who would like to join the KickStART Creative Lab in November need to submit the application form before 28 October 2021. Add the password StARTnovember to open the form.

Places for the core timetabled sessions are available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis - we aim to engage and accommodate as many students as possible for this weekend of activity. Please note: some sessions within the schedule will be open access, meaning students and the wider public can access them (for example, the keynote speaker sessions will be streamed).

Got a question? Email Ava Podgorski at start@rncm.ac.uk

About StART

KickStART Creative Lab is an initiative launched as part of StART Entrepreneurship Programme, a collaborative initiative designed to support the professional development of students within the creative arts. Funded by the Office for Students and Research England, it’s jointly led by University of the Arts London, Royal Northern College of Music and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Since the beginning of the project in October 2020, more than 2,000 students have engaged in enterprise workshops, coaching sessions and industry talks to gear them up with the right tools to develop and pursue their own business ideas after graduating.

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