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What is a software developer?

04-01-21
Interested in our Future Software Developer programme? We let you know what’s involved with being a software developer, why you should work in tech, and what the opportunities in the industry are like.

Poetry Collection: Nocturnal Nights

22-12-20
Our recent alumnus from Creativity Works: Podcasting shares his collection of poetry titled 'Nocturnal Nights'

Holiday Support

22-12-20
We've listed a few places where you can find help and support, especially during the winter blues...

Place-based working & partnership investment – what we've learned

16-12-20
As we look ahead to the penultimate year of Challenge London, Senior Partnerships Manager, Corinne Bass, shares some reflections & lessons from the programme so far

Winter Boredom Busters – Holiday, Make and Play!

15-12-20
We’ve got you covered this holiday season with another round-up of creative ideas to keep the family entertained, engaged and happy

Creativity Works Roundup - LAST WEEK

14-12-20
Our Programme Officers run us through the last week of Creativity Works before the trainees get ready for their Showcase in exhibiting their work

Challenge London check in: Cities of Learning

14-12-20
Tom Kenyon reflects on The RSA’s Cities of Learning London Competition and shares insights from running an accelerated online programme in response to COVID-19

Steve McQueen Year 3 wins at 2020 South Bank Sky Arts Awards 

09-12-20
The project and exhibition delivered by A New Direction alongside partners Tate, Artangel and Steve McQueen, has been announced as the winner of this year’s visual arts category

The Curse of Productivity

09-12-20
Our trainee Destiny Williams from Creativity Works: Content Production runs us through how to take care of one's mental health when being captured by 'the curse of productivity'...

Application guide for Future Startup Founder Now

02-12-20
Beth Kahn breaks down each question on the Future Startup Now Founders application form to help you answer them as best you can

Lockdown Photography Challenge: Can you shoot professional photos using everyday items?

01-12-20
Our Creativity Works: Content Production trainee Lara Sokunbi shares experimental tips on how to recreate professional-looking photographs using household items. Can you also rise to the occasion?

Application guide for Future Software Developer Now 

01-12-20
Here is a breakdown of each question on the application forms to help you answer them as best you can.

Application guide for Future Creative Content Now 

01-12-20
Here is a breakdown of each question on the application forms to help you answer them as best you can.

What you need to apply for our Future Now Programmes

01-12-20
You don't need much to apply for our Future Now programme but we do ask for...

Report: National Cultural Organisations and Bridges

01-12-20
A summary of key findings from a short investigation into how national cultural organisations, Bridges and schools currently work together

Creativity Works: Photography WEEK 4

30-11-20
Programme Officer Keanna Williams shares the highlights and takeaways as it comes closer to the end of Creativity Works: Photography

Creativity Works: Content Production WEEK 4

27-11-20
Programme Officer Vanessa Owusu shares the highlights and takeaways as it comes closer to the end of Creativity Works: Content Production

Introducing our new Challenge London investments

27-11-20
Senior Partnerships Manager, Corinne Bass, shares information about eight new investments being made through our Challenge London programme

Creativity Works: Podcasting WEEK 4

27-11-20
Programme Officer Lucy Carasco shares the highlights and takeaways as it comes closer to the end of Creativity Works: Podcasting

5 creative ways to promote the arts in your school

26-11-20
Suggestions from teachers on how to include student voice when championing the arts in your school community

Creativity Works: Digital Production Design CHECKIN

25-11-20
YSYS have partnered with us and Mayor Of London to deliver a 6-week training programme giving young people between 18–24 years of age in London Boroughs to learn the soft and hard skills you need to break into the digital design industry.