25 May 2023

Global Student’s Take on Tomb Raider Challenge!

Global Academy students recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in some new product testing at the Tomb Raider Live experience in London. The event provided an immersive and interactive adventure, allowing students the chance to step into the shoes of Lara Croft for the day! The collaboration between Global Academy and Little Lion Entertainment […]

24 May 2023

Global Academy Joins Heart Presenter at Advertising Week Europe 23

Last week, Global Academy made their mark at Advertising Week Europe 2023, and were invited to take part  in a panel discussion titled ‘Rethinking Routes into Advertising’. The session was expertly hosted by Heart presenter, Katrina Ridley, and joined by a mix of students from the academy from across multiple year groups. This included Daisy […]

11 May 2023

Industry Insights with Head of Social Media at Canon Europe

Earlier this week, Thessa Heijmans, EMEA Head of Social Media at Canon Europe, visited Global Academy to run an Industry Insights session. Thessa brought a wealth of knowledge and experience in social media and marketing, sharing valuable insights and tips with the students. During the session, Thessa highlighted the importance of social media in today’s […]

11 May 2023

Global Student’s Host The Mayor of Hillingdon’s Coronation Picnic

Last weekend, Global Academy students had the opportunity to showcase their presenting talents, by hosting the main stage at The Mayor of Hillingdon’s Coronation Picnic in Fassnidge Park . The event which took place on Sunday 7th May 2023,  celebrated the coronation of King Charles III and brought together the local community to enjoy a […]

2 May 2023

Year 13 Take Their Next Steps!

Last week, Global Academy held the first ever Year 13 Next Steps Fair, a career event designed to help students prepare for life beyond school. The fair featured a variety of industry partners, including Global, who ran CV and Mock Interview Sessions for the students. These were particularly beneficial for the students, as they provided […]

28 April 2023

Students Present at Final Global Inspire Session

Last night, the Global Inspire Programme, an action packed 16-week project, came to a close, leaving a lasting impact on the  students who participated. The programme, a collaboration between Global Academy and Global, paired students individually with mentors from the Global business, providing them with a unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals. Throughout the […]

4 April 2023

Rise Up Academy Gives Global Students a Real Broadcast Experience

Rise Up Academy inspires and educates Global Academy students about career opportunities in broadcast engineering. The broadcast technology industry is an exciting and dynamic sector that offers a wide range of career opportunities. However, many young people are unaware of the pathways available to them within this industry. The Rise Up Academy workshops at Global […]

23 March 2023

Year 12 Take on ‘The Apprentice’ with Radio X

This week a selection of our Year 12 students took part in an exciting (if not slightly daunting) ‘Apprentice’ style challenge which saw them develop a new sub brand for one of Global’s radio stations, Radio X. The challenge was part of the ongoing ‘Global Inspire’ mentoring programme, which sees 30 students paired with 30 […]

17 March 2023

Year 12 collaborate with top clients on branded content media project

Year 12 students from Global Academy recently had a unique opportunity to work with top clients such as McDonalds, NHS, VOXI, Paramount+, Primark and Chupa Chups on a live brief project. The project required the students to come up with a branded content media idea and pitch it to the client’s advertising agency. Over a […]

8 March 2023

Students Gain Work Experience at BFI International Women’s Day Event

International Women’s Day is a significant day in the calendar as it recognises and celebrates the achievements of women globally while also promoting gender equality. We worked closely with Rise who hosted an event called “Celebrating International Women’s Day” at the BFI to give a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while […]