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Industry Partners Update - February 2025
Global Academy
February 17, 2025
How has 2025 begun…✨
This half-term has been packed with exciting opportunities, new collaborations, and hands-on learning experiences for our students at Global Academy.
From industry-led projects and workshops to masterclasses and real-world creative briefs, our students have continued to impress with their innovation, professionalism, and dedication—both here at the Academy and out on location with our amazing industry partners.
We’re always looking to create more opportunities for young creatives to connect with professionals like you!
If you’re interested in collaborating, let’s chat.
Email me at [email protected]—I’d love to explore how we can work together to inspire the next generation.
There’s been so much happening, but here are just a few of the standout moments from this term…
KS4 - YEARS 10 AND 11
Harper Collins Competition:📚 Eduarda Oliveira Wins 'Glow Up Your Grades' Competition – Congratulations to Eduarda Oliveira, who won the revision competition, demonstrating the power of creativity in learning |  |
 | 🌍 Connecting Creatives: The Launch of Global Networks:At Global Academy, we know that connections shape careers—so we’ve launched Global Networks, a platform designed to bring students, alumni, and industry professionals together. 🎉 The launch event was a huge success, launching Network communities partnering with Global’s biggest stations Capital, Heart, Classic FM, and Smooth. Global Networks ensures that our students develop community outside of the classroom. |
KS5 - YEARS 12, 13 AND 14
💡 Global Mentorship Programme & Industry Talks
🔹 Global Inspire Mentorship Programme – Our students gained invaluable career insights through this mentorship, learning directly from top industry professionals. Read more ➡️
🔹 G Talk with Ronnie Kaldashi – Ronnie Kaldashi, a key player in the media industry, shared his career journey and advice for students looking to break into the field. Read more ➡️
🔹 Meeting Jasmine Dotiwala – The legendary Jasmine Dotiwala visited Global Academy, inspiring students with her incredible career journey in media and entertainment. Read more ➡️
🎙️ Media & Podcasting Highlights
🏆 Urban Judge Wins Presenter Award – Huge congratulations to Urban Judge, who won a prestigious presenting award, showcasing the talent emerging from Global Academy. Read more ➡️
🎧 Global Academy x MusicDataK – We’ve teamed up with MusicDataK to empower young creatives through Youths Choice. Read more ➡️
⚽ The Bootroom Podcast with Adam Thompson – Students took part in an exciting episode of The Bootroom Podcast, featuring professional footballer Adam Thompson. Read more ➡️
📽️ Delia Dobritoiu’s Showreel Masterclass – Industry expert Delia Dobritoiu provided students with a masterclass on crafting compelling showreels. Read more ➡️
📸 Creative Successes & Workshops
📷 Future Photographers Shine at UWL Workshop – Our students had the opportunity to work with professionals at the University of West London, enhancing their photography skills. Read more ➡️
🎨 Year 13 Art & Design Portfolio Review – Our Year 13 Art & Design students participated in a portfolio review workshop, receiving feedback from industry professionals to refine their creative work.
New Partnerships
🚀 Expanding Our Industry Partnerships
We’re thrilled to announce new collaborations with:
💻 Seven Media
🎤 Fella Studios
📻 Westside Radio
🌍 Mavro Studios Worldwide
These partnerships will provide even more real-world opportunities for our students, from content creation and broadcasting to creative production.
“The Global Academy gave me every opportunity to be successfull! Now it’s only right I return the favour!”
Be a T Level Partner:Global Academy has over 80 students taking this qualification this year and we're now looking for industry placements for them for June | July and Sep | Oct 2025. To hear more details drop me an email - [email protected] |  |
🌟 Looking Ahead…
The momentum doesn’t stop here! With these industry connections, our students continue to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and career-defining opportunities. Thank you to all our partners and mentors, for making this journey so impactful.
📢 Let’s continue shaping the next generation of media and creative talent! 🎬🎤📻
🔗 Stay tuned for more updates on our website! Global Academy News
Global Academy is committed to achieving the Quality in Careers standard accreditation, through Education Development Trust. We are focused on achieving the required criteria to become award holders. Education Development Trust is an accredited licensed body for the Quality in Careers standard status for career education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) provision.