Discover the Here East Scholarship Programme

Current and former beneficiaries of this educational support initiative for East Londoners describe just what it means to them and their families
Review: Courses at the Mary Ward Centre

What’s it like diving into a course to learn a brand new skill at Stratford’s adult learning hub?
Elevate: My experience of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s youth board

Giving local youth a meaningful voice has been key to the Olympic legacy in East London
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 […]