The Future of Work is Creative
Ever more so, education is the powerful tailwind to the skills we need to thrive. The conversation’s been dominated by the prioritisation of STEM subjects,…
creative education
Arts University Plymouth Pre-Degree student wins South West ARTiculation Prize
Ellen McPetrie, a 16-year-old Art Pre-Degree student at Arts University Plymouth, has won the South West regional final of the prestigious ARTiculation Prize 2025. Ellen’s…
The Power of Imagination
Andy argues that creative arts education is fundamental to developing well-rounded individuals equipped for the modern world. It cultivates critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and collaborative…
Helen Markes celebrated for lifelong commitment to creative education
Arts University Plymouth’s longest serving Lecturer has attended a Royal Garden Party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, invited in recognition of her lifelong services…
New Podcast Featuring Entertainment Industry Guests to Raise Awareness of Creative Industry Careers
From Nottingham to Hollywood: Actor Rachel Grant In response to the growing popularity of podcasts and the need for increased awareness about the roles available…
Creative Skills for Life: Helping Non-Designers Develop Design Skills
Si Beales, founder of Future Skills Club, and a former principal lecturer at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art and Design, breaks down how employees in…
Can Teaching Creativity Through Collaboratives Close the Gap for Tomorrow’s Innovators?
This is the last in the series of four articles on creativity in education in which we shall look at initiatives to introduce creativity into…
Uptake of arts subjects is falling: How can we help young people to access creative careers?
Andy Rees explores what sixth forms and colleges can do to construct clear pathways for young people thinking about a career in the creative industries.…
Art, Algorithms, and Creative Decline: Not Enough STEAM-Power For Educational Reform
In this article we’ll look at the long-term decline of creativity in education, just at a time when employers are going to value those ‘human’…
Nature VS Nurture: Teaching Forgotten Creativity in Further Education
Here, Nick Lovegrove, principal lecturer, explains how universities can support students to develop creative and design skills for later career development. Having worked in graphic…