BADU: bridging the dream deficit
Youth sports, mentoring and community engagement powerhouse, BADU, is a vital locally-grown success story, says proud programme graduate Shannon Latouche
Guest Editor: Kwame Safo, The British Council
Taking things global from East London roots – my story
Creative Courses in East London
No less than six world class universities have now gravitated to establish campuses on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offering an inspiring range of courses
Creative Industries Career Opportunities in East London Today
Breaking into an arts and culture role can seem like a closed shop if you don’t know where to start, so here’s our guide to what’s out there
My tips for starting your career in the creative industries
Andrea Stark of Creative UK and a veteran of many other culture sector roles tells us how she managed to make it – and how you can too
Creative Careers: a letter from John Newbigin
London’s creative industry ambassador reveals why here and now is the best time to be pursuing a career in this exciting sector
Esports Explosion
The esports industry has grown astronomically over the last few years, and the popularity of computer and console gaming has been the main driver. Since 2012 the global games market has more than doubled in size from $70.6bn to $180bn in 2021. East London, and the Here East campus in particular, has become a hub […]
A Seat At The Table
When London was selected as the host city for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games it came with the promise of creating a legacy that would last years beyond the sporting competition. The London Legacy Development Co-operation (LLDC) was formed and tasked with that challenge. It now operates as a planning authority for the Queen […]
Guest Editor: Kaitlene Koranteng
The chair of the Legacy Youth Board, reflects on HWFI’s identity coming out of the pandemic and why it’s time to celebrate
Your Big Break in the Time of COVID
We’re living through the economic shock of our lifetimes, but East London is a good place to be if you’re in need of inspirational training opportunities and financial support
