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Your Half Term Update from Global Academy

Your Half Term Update from Global Academy

Industry Partners Update - July 2025

Global Academy
July 18, 2025

School’s out for summer — time for our students to rest, recharge, and reset before September.

What an outstanding academic year it has been! We have elevated existing partnerships, developed new ones, and secured our young talent experiences with some of the best in the media and entertainment business.

Over the summer, some of our current students are still completing work experience at leading Gen Z-focused companies such as Fella Studios, Westside Radio, and BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Rampage at Notting Hill Carnival 2025.

We look forward to new opportunities in the new academic year with you and your team, and in the meantime, have a read at some of our most memorable moments from this term…

KS4 - YEAR 10

Global Academy’s Top Year 10 Art Students tackle live brief at Gather London

Year 10 students from Global Academy visited Gather London HQ for a hands-on industry experience, tackling a live creative brief called ‘Spark’. Hosted by Gather’s team, the students worked in groups to brainstorm, pitch, and present real campaign ideas in a high-energy agency setting. The day offered a valuable insight into the world of creative communications and formed part of Global Academy’s wider mission to prepare young people for careers in media, broadcast, and digital industries through real-world employer engagement.

Check out the full recap here.

Global Group’s Chief Executive and Heart, Capital, and Smooth Talent Meet and Greet at Global Academy

A select group of creative and high-achieving Year 10 students from Global Academy were given a unique opportunity to network with top industry figures, including Group Chief Executive Simon Pitts and Global Talent Ambassadors Angie Greaves (Smooth), Pandora Christie (Heart), and Kemi Rodgers (Capital). In an inspiring session, the students heard first-hand insights on what it takes to succeed in the media industry, covering everything from building confidence and staying authentic to grabbing opportunities and learning from setbacks. The experience left students feeling motivated and more connected to their future career paths.

KS5 - YEAR 12

UK Creative Festival 2025

UK Creative Festival 2025

Global Academy Year 12 students took centre stage at the UK Creative Festival in Margate, stepping into professional production roles and co-producing a backstage podcast alongside Global and festival organisers. From managing live sound desks to coordinating front-of-house and supporting creative talks with industry icons like Nils Leonard and Graham Fink, students immersed themselves in real-world media experiences. The hands-on opportunity at Dreamland and Turner Contemporary was a perfect example of the Academy’s “learn by doing” ethos, preparing students to confidently step into creative careers with practical skills, professionalism, and ambition.

Check out her story here

Global Academy joins Brick Lane Pop Up

Global Academy Joins Brick Lane Pop-Up

Global Academy students took over Brick Lane as part of Setting Up Shop—a bold grassroots pop-up event co-created by Sparks and GenB TV that turned a real corner shop into a creative hub. On the Art and Music day, students showcased original music, visuals, and curated content celebrating Black British talent, turning the space into a living, breathing story of youth creativity and culture. From live performances to running media production on-site, students gained hands-on experience and industry insights from professionals like Alicia Clarke. This unforgettable activation reflected Global Academy’s mission to build confident, industry-ready creatives through real-world opportunities.

Check out the full story here.

Global Academy Partners with Sony’s Hawk-Eye

Global Academy Partners with Sony’s Hawk-Eye

Global Academy has announced an exclusive UK-first partnership with Sony’s Hawk-Eye Innovations, bringing world-class sports replay technology—HawkREPLAY and HawkNEST—onto its West London campus. Launching in September 2025 as part of the new Level 3 Sports Media pathway, this collaboration gives students aged 16–18 direct, hands-on experience with the same broadcast tools used at major global sporting events like the Premier League and World Cup. It’s a major step forward in preparing students for careers in sports broadcasting, production, and content creation, offering industry-standard training, unique access, and a direct pipeline into the fast-paced world of sports media.

Check out the full story here.

Become an Industry Partner:

Global Academy runs academic courses across all media pathways, including -

Content Production, Music Production, Journalism, Sports Media, IT/Digital, E-Sports, Art and Design, and Media Business.

To hear more details, drop me an email - [email protected]

Looking Ahead…

With the end of the Academic year wrapping up, we look ahead and begin planning for September 2025. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and discover how your company can shape the future generation of media and entertainment creatives.

Let’s continue shaping the next generation of media and creative talent!

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