School of Art and Creative Industries News
Pandemic-inspired student audio drama takes home Gold
A Covid19-themed audio drama created by a group of ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ students has won the top prize in their category at the Community Radio Awards.
Alumnus helps produce five-star London stage show
A graduate from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has completed a successful run as Assistant Stage Manager for The Old Vic Theatre’s production of Camp Siegfried.
Bedfordshire artist given platform to impress at MK Gallery
A talented Photography and Video Art graduate from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ is one of three artists selected by MK Gallery as nominees for this year’s Platform Graduate Award.
Aspiring TV students welcome famed BBC producer
Television industry veteran, Geoff Posner, took part in an afternoon of interviews and networking at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ this month to help inspire and advise the next generation of producers.
Graduate’s film career gives him license to thrill
Filming with 007 is the latest accomplishment for a ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ alumnus who has been working his way up the ranks in the TV and film industry on some of the world’s biggest blockbusters.
University productions go head-to-head for radio award
Two successful radio shows created by staff, students and graduates from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ have been shortlisted for the same category at the upcoming 2021 Community Radio Awards.
University hosts successful mobile dance school
Dance academics and students from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ, along with local freelance dancers, are celebrating the success of the 2021 Dance Beds summer school project – encouraging creativity and movement in the region’s schools.
Masters students showcase Pertinacity at Hat Factory
Art and Design students from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ have capped off their courses with a stunning exhibition in The Hat Factory, one of Luton’s premier art facilities.
University hosts ‘Black & British’ With Professor David Olusoga
Professor David Olusoga, OBE, is set to deliver an insightful public lecture as part of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s celebrations for this year’s Black History Month – a powerful and significant national event now widely recognised as an integral part of British culture and history.
Shortlisted University podcast returns for fourth series
A popular podcast created by a ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ lecturer has returned for a fourth series, boasting a variety of industry guests from platforms including KISS FM, BBC 5 live, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Three Counties radio.
Lecturer joins Banksy & Vivienne Westwood in anti-war exhibition
Work by a Senior Lecturer from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has been selected to feature in a political art exhibition running 14th-19th September, organised by Stop the War Coalition.
Student stars in Shaybo & Jorja Smith music video
A Media Performance student at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has starred in the official music video for a new song from rapper Shaybo and Brit Award-winning singer Jorja Smith.