30 October 2021

Global Academy Celebrates Black History Month 2021

A series of events, talks, activities and industry projects came together across the month of October to give students a chance to share what makes them #ProudToBe and mark Black History Month. Year 10 and Year 11 students had dedicated Form Tutor sessions to mark the month including discussions around racism utilising the recent BAFTA-winning […]

16 October 2021

Global Academy Students Front Campaign for The Diana Award

Over the past year – our students have worked closely with mentors from The Diana Award to develop their personal self, skills and employability through a series of unique sessions and experiences. The mentoring relationship has resulted in our students being picked to front an exciting nationwide campaign for the Diana Award – “Don’t Be […]

16 October 2021

Global Academy Students Raise over £600 for Global’s Make Some Noise Charity

Our students have raised a fantastic amount for small charities that help disadvantaged people across the UK as part of Global’s annual Make Some Day fundraising day on Friday 8th October. As part of the fundraising day – we joined Global radio stations and Global employees to raise funds and awareness for small charities in […]

16 October 2021

Year 11 Take a Step Back with Filmmaker Leo Powell

Global Academy Year 11s were joined by Leo Powell who created and produced the award-nominated film Step Back to find out more about some of the films’ issues including county lines, gang culture and knife crime. Leo Powell is one of the UK’s leading County Lines trainers, demonstrating a wealth of knowledge and expertise in […]

3 October 2021

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Screening with Pride @ Global

A handful of Global Academy students were invited to a rooftop screening of the new film ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ – the film version of the popular West End musical hosted by Global’s employee LGBT+ network – pride@global. The movie night, held on the rooftop of Global’s office in Leicester Square – was filled with […]

26 September 2021

Laila and Ronnie Score Cash Prize in Side Hustle Initiative

Business is booming for Global Academy entrepreneurs Ronnie and Laila who secured a cash injection and an industry mentor as they became finalists in the ‘Side Hustle Initiative’ competition organised by YourGamePlan. The Side Hustle Initiative 2020/21 was a nationwide search for all 14-18-year-olds who either are already delivering a side hustle or who have […]

26 September 2021

Students Take a Trip to Global HQ and learn from Industry Pros

Across three days in September – we were joined by many presenters, Global Academy alumni and leaders from the commercial, technology and programming teams as part of the induction programme for Year 10 and Year 12 students. The sessions which were located on the Global roof top –  gave our students the chance to see […]

26 September 2021

Backstage at Classic FM Live – an exclusive visit for our students

The hallowed corridors of the Royal Albert Hall played host to a careers trip for our Year 12 students who got the chance to experience what happens at a live event like Classic FM Live. The Royal Albert Hall has been home to the annual celebration of the world’s greatest music and performers since April […]

16 September 2021

Global Academy Alumni offers top advice to current students

Global Academy alumni, DeMarkay Williams who graduated in 2018 – has shared some inspirational words for current students that look back at the last five years of Global Academy in his current role at BBC Creative. Hello Class of 2023 and 2025! I hope you’ve started to settle into life at the Global Academy and […]

10 August 2021

The Class of 2021 land top Jobs, Apprenticeships and Uni Places in the Creative Industry

After an eventful academic year like no other – Year 13 students are celebrating today (Tuesday 10th August) as they leave Global Academy ready to kickstart their careers in the creative industry by landing places at a wide range of both jobs and apprenticeships in the sector as well as taking their next step in […]