Creative Talent Programme
Inspire. Create. Connect.
A programme of industry insight, creative experiences and opportunities designed to support the next generation of creative talent.
Created in collaboration with our university partners, The Creative Talent Programme brings students out of the classroom and into Unique Magazines to learn directly from industry professionals, explore their creativity and connect with other emerging creatives.
From Industry Insight to Hands-On Experience
Each Creative Talent Programme event brings together two parts of The Mag Studio experience.
The Mag Studio Sessions
Give students the opportunity to hear directly from people working across the creative industries, gaining insight into their careers, experiences and areas of expertise.
The Mag Studio Makes
Turn that inspiration into a hands-on creative experience, encouraging students to experiment, make and explore ideas through physical creativity.
Together, they create an immersive day designed around a relevant area of students’ studies.
The Programme
From understanding the creative industries to developing the skills, confidence and connections to enter them.
30th September 2026
University Mixer Event
Meet students from across our university partners, discover the Creative Talent Programme and
Creative Talent Awards, and start making connections.
11th November 2026
Creating a Magazine
Learn how an idea can become a professional publication, from the people who have done exactly that.
SESSION — Industry insight MAKE — Hands-on creativity
9th December 2026
Photography & Creative Direction
Understand how photography, styling and creative direction come together to create imagery that defines a magazine or brand.
SESSION — Industry insight MAKE — Hands-on creativity
10th February 2027
Hair, Makeup & Styling
Discover how styling and creative collaboration bring editorial concepts to life.
SESSION — Industry insight MAKE — Hands-on creativity
10th March 2027
Building a Brand
Explore brand identity, visual language, storytelling and what makes creative work stand out.
SESSION — Industry insight MAKE — Hands-on creativity
14th April 2027
Marketing Your Creative Work
Learn how to promote your work, build your personal brand, make connections and find opportunities after university.
SESSION — Industry insight MAKE — Hands-on creativity
June 2027
Creative Talent Awards Event
Come together to celebrate the work and achievements of emerging creative talent.
More Than a Programme
The Creative Talent Programme is about more than attending a series of events.
It’s designed to give students opportunities to step into a professional creative environment, hear honestly from people working in industry, meet students from other universities, experiment with new ideas and build the confidence and connections that can help them take their next step.
From understanding the creative industries to developing the skills, confidence and connections
to enter them.
Part of Something Bigger
Creative Talent Awards
Celebrating the next generation of magazine makers.
Students creating magazines as part of their final projects have the opportunity to have their work recognised, judged by industry and taken beyond university.
The Curation Club
Find your uncommon.
A monthly creative space where students and young creatives can step away from the screen, explore print and find inspiration somewhere unexpected.
Explore the Full Programme
The Creative Talent Programme brings together industry insight, hands-on creative experiences and opportunities designed to support students throughout the academic year.
For a full overview of the programme, including the planned sessions, themes and wider opportunities available to students, you can download the Creative Talent Programme 2026–27 below.
Be Part of the Creative Talent Programme
The Creative Talent Programme is delivered in collaboration with our university partners, bringing students together at Unique Magazines for industry insight, hands-on creativity and connection.
Places at each event are limited, with participating universities selecting the students who will benefit most from each session.
Interested in taking part? Speak to your lecturer to find out more and register your interest for upcoming Creative Talent Programme events.
