University of the Arts London (UAL) has launched the Black Creatives Hub - an innovative online space dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the exceptional talents, achievements, and contributions of the University’s Black creative community, including staff, students and alumni. The Black Creatives Hub will provide a collective platform where UAL’s Black community can showcase their work, research and achievements – as well as share information about resources, opportunities and events to empower Black creatives across the UK. Alongside this is UAL's Creative Shift, a programme of opportunities, working closely with industry partners to enhance students’ experience and professional development. The programme focuses on working with students from underrepresented backgrounds, providing experiential opportunities to support their creative journeys.
The Hub will respond to the underrepresentation of the Black community across creative industries. It is inspired by feedback from students and staff within the University, which underscored the strong desire for spaces that amplify the voices of Black staff and students, creating an environment that celebrates, supports and empowers the Black community. The University invites everyone to explore the Hub, engage with its content, and champion Black representation within creative industries.
Professor Kene Igweonu, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of London College of Communication, says, “The hub is a step forward in dismantling negative legacies within creative spaces, providing a platform for Black creatives to showcase their work and talent – and is part of our work to become a university that can be truly described as anti-racist."
Maureen Salmon, Senior Lecturer for the Design School at London College of Communication, said “So, the Black Creatives Hub is a timely intervention - creating a space for students and staff to feel a sense of belonging – as well as providing an opportunity to build those key relationships within creative industry communities.” Learn more about the Hub from UAL students, alumni and staff here.
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