Creative Careers News

UCL Political Science invites expressions of interest for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships, supporting early career researchers within three years of PhD. Internal deadline: 9 June 2026.

Opportunity for doctoral researchers and early career colleagues from UCL to present work in progress and discuss their research with other UCL colleagues.

On Friday 6 June 2025, the School for the Creative and Cultural Industries (SCCI) held its first-ever ‘Creative Futures’ day to explore the future of creativity with industry experts, UCL staff and students.

Angie Yim, Associate Creative Director, and CASETiFY’s Talent Acquisition team gave a talk to SCCI students about CASETiFY’s history, creative process, and opportunities for career development

Film industry veteran and UCL alumnus Rick Senat visited the UCL East campus for an evening discussing his 50 year film career, studying at UCL and his tips for breaking into the industry.

Tim Wong, former Head of Arts at the British Council in Hong Kong, shares his inspiring journey and top tips for a career in the international arts and cultural sector, and how he found himself in Hong Kong at a pivotal time in its creative growth.

We invited Creative Producer and Engagement Manager Liza Fletcher to share her experiences and deliver a masterclass on developing a meaningful, community-engaged approach to creative and media practice.

We invited Deana Kotiga to share her journey, from studying anthropology to an exciting career in business ethnography for major research company Ipsos. Deana shares key lessons and advice, and why you should trust the process.

Josh Weeks is a writer, critic and SCCI postdoctoral research fellow. Here he shares his creative journey so far juggling an academic career with part-time jobs and writing for major publications, as well as advice and hopes for the future.

From BBC documentary producer to supporting the next generation of media storytellers, Dinah Lammiman, Course Leader for the UCL Immersive Factual Storytelling MA, shares her unconventional career journey and why it’s an exciting time for extended reality.

We invited Priscilla Igwe, Founder and CEO of The New Black Film Collective, to share her pioneering work to spotlight and support Black creatives in the film and television industries.

We sit down with Camella Ramjet, Curatorial Assistant at UCL Culture Lab. Camella shares what inspired her career in conservation, her commitment to inclusion and accessibility in cultural spaces, and what she is most proud of.

We invited curator, researcher and community-engaged practitioner Veronica Wong to share her experiences and advice for pursuing a career in the museums and heritage sectors.

We speak with Anna Maguire, Co-Lead of the UCL MA in Public History. Anna discusses how an affinity for research, storytelling and public engagement has shaped her practice, her proudest achievement, and exciting future projects.

We invited entrepreneur and arts marketing expert Ginny Wan to share her experiences and deliver a masterclass on strategies for digital marketing in an ever-evolving arts landscape.