UAL Careers and Employability

UAL Careers and Employability Careers and Employability
University of the Arts London Careers and Employability empowers UAL students and graduates to make a living doing what they love.

We believe that everyone should be able to achieve their creative ambitions, regardless of their background or circumstance. Working collaboratively with UAL courses, we enhance students’ employability and creative attributes through experiential learning and access to industry. We enable students to achieve their goals by being responsive to individual pathways and ways of learning. From the mome

nt students arrive, they can access: one-to-one advice, job opportunities, paid internships, mentoring, funding, student-led initiatives, and opportunities to showcase and exhibit work. Support is free and accessible to all our students.

Let’s exhibit your work 🫶⁠⁠Outside In is inviting artists who have never exhibited in a dedicated gallery space to apply...
01/09/2026

Let’s exhibit your work 🫶⁠
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Outside In is inviting artists who have never exhibited in a dedicated gallery space to apply for a group exhibition at David Zwirner London, one of the world's leading contemporary galleries! The exhibition will take place 25 November – 5 December 2026.⁠
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It’s a fantastic opportunity for emerging artists facing barriers to the art world to showcase their work on a major platform!⁠
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Deadline: 10 September 2026⁠
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Apply now!
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https://outsidein.org.uk/exhibition/david-zwirner-london/

Looking to connect with up-and-coming creative talent? 👀 Book a stand at our 2026 Careers Fair! Hosted at the famous CSM...
26/08/2026

Looking to connect with up-and-coming creative talent? 👀

Book a stand at our 2026 Careers Fair!

Hosted at the famous CSM, the fair brings together students from UAL’s 6 renowned colleges. It's the perfect place to meet our thriving creative network.

If you're ready to hire the next generation of creative talent, find collaborators, and discover cutting-edge work from our community, apply for a stand now through our employer pack:

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/EY90tGSaUZGzX1jD?ref=Link

Win £50 for your opinions!⁠⁠Are you freelancing or running a business since leaving UAL? We want to shape the future of ...
25/08/2026

Win £50 for your opinions!⁠
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Are you freelancing or running a business since leaving UAL? We want to shape the future of how we support self-employed graduates and your input could make a big impact.⁠
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We’re inviting you to take part in our Enterprise Survey 2026. The results will help us understand what’s working, what’s not and how we can better support people like you who’ve taken the leap into self-employment.⁠
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Three participants will be selected at random to receive a £50 supermarket gift card.⁠
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Do it now!

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ual/ual-s-freelancer-and-business-owner-survey-2026

Exhibit at the London Art Fair! 👀⁠⁠If you've graduated from a UK art school within the last 5 years, the Ingram Prize 20...
24/08/2026

Exhibit at the London Art Fair! 👀⁠
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If you've graduated from a UK art school within the last 5 years, the Ingram Prize 2026 is worth a look!⁠
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It's open to all visual art mediums, and offers the chance to have your work acquired for the renowned Ingram Collection, exhibit at the London Art Fair, and access professional development and residency opportunities.⁠
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Deadline: 25 August 2026⁠
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Don’t miss out - apply now!

https://artopps.co.uk/opportunities/ingramprize-26

We're looking for someone to design our festive window display! 🎨🎄⁠⁠If you’re a recent UAL graduate, we’re looking for b...
20/08/2026

We're looking for someone to design our festive window display! 🎨🎄⁠
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If you’re a recent UAL graduate, we’re looking for bold, imaginative designers to help us spread some festive joy in the shop!⁠
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3 graduates will be shortlisted and paid £75 to pitch their display concepts – and 1 standout designer will be commissioned to bring their vision to life, with a £600 fee and a separate materials budget.⁠
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🔗 Find out more and apply now through the link in our bio!⁠
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📅 Deadline to apply: Monday 7 September 2025 at 10am⁠
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🎨 Open to UAL graduates from the last 3 years (2023–2026), from all disciplines – from illustration and sculpture to animation, design, and beyond.⁠
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https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/not-just-a-shop/sell-your-design-products-and-artwork/competitions-live-briefs

✨International Futures Industry Day✨⁠⁠Are you an international UAL student or recent graduate looking to kickstart your ...
20/08/2026

✨International Futures Industry Day✨⁠
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Are you an international UAL student or recent graduate looking to kickstart your creative career in the UK?⁠
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Join us for a day of industry insights, networking and career support — exclusively for UAL International students and graduates.⁠
🔹 Meet creative professionals⁠
🔹 Get CV and portfolio advice⁠
🔹 Hear from international UAL alumni⁠
🔹 Connect with industry peers at our networking social⁠
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Whether you’re exploring your options, looking for opportunities, or building your own creative practice, this is your chance to gain confidence, make connections and take your next step.⁠
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Register now and secure your place!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-futures-industry-day-tickets-1997141960365?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/08/2026

📢 Make your voice heard with the Graduate Outcomes Survey 📢

About 15 months after you finish your studies, you’ll be invited to take part in the Graduate Outcomes survey.
Your anonymous feedback helps improve careers support for current students and graduates.

You'll be asked what you're doing to build your creative career. This might include freelance work, part-time jobs, or full-time employment, as well as working on your portfolio or personal projects. Choose the activity that matters most to your career, even if it’s not your main income.

Your feedback helps us improve teaching and courses, understand how well courses support creative careers and showcase the achievements of our graduates.

Find out more about the survey and graduate support on the UAL website through the link in our bio 🔗

Liu Shiming Artist Grants✨⁠⁠The Liu Shiming Artist Grants offer support for early-career visual artists looking to creat...
04/08/2026

Liu Shiming Artist Grants✨⁠
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The Liu Shiming Artist Grants offer support for early-career visual artists looking to create or complete new work. Open to artists within the first decade of their professional practice, the grants provide $5,000 towards research, production, and project development, with a focus on work exploring connections between cultural, historical, and contemporary ideas. ⁠
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Deadline: 31 August 2026⁠
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Apply now!
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⁠https://www.lsmartfund.org/artistgrants2026
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Image credit: Shiming Liu

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