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Michael Berliner and Martina Amati nominated for web-based film awards

10 May 2012
Congratulations to producer Michael Berliner, whose short film, School Portrait, has been nominated for a Webby Award! Congratulations also to Martina Amati, whose video Submission is shortlisted to win the Vimeo Fashion Award.
Creative Skillset joins with IPA and the Metro to find new creative talent through the Creative Pioneers challenge

19 April 2012
Creative Skillset has teamed up with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) and the Metro to support their nationwide recruitment drive to open up creative career opportunities for 300 young people across the UK.
Skillset's Kitemarking recognised in the Wilson Review of Business-University Collaboration

7 March 2012
Skillset welcomes the recognition of its kitemarking programme, the Skillset Tick, in Sir Tim Wilson's Review of Business-University Collaboration that was released this week (5 March 2012).
New Build Your Own MA courses in Birmingham

28 February 2012
Birmingham City University Skillset Media Academy has launched four new Build Your Own MA courses for media professionals.
Ravensbourne Skillset Media Academy develops bespoke qualification for BT

28 February 2012
As the Build Your Own MA programme continues to evolve nationally, organisations are increasingly turning to Skillset and the Media Academy network to address their in-house staff training needs.
Special offer on Build your own MA courses in London!

28 February 2012
Two of the London Skillset Media Academies are offering introductory discounts on Build your own MA courses.
2D Cinema coming to a campus near you!

23 February 2012
2D Cinema is a mobile pop-up venture made by Paul Howard Allen and Vivien Muller-Rommel – both graduates of Skillset Media Academy Wales.
Creative Industries Council endorses Skillset Skills Group's plans to boost skills and talent

22 February 2012
Skillset has been charged by the Creative Industries Council and UK Government to implement a series of skills and talent-focused initiatives that will help the sector remain a driver of growth for the UK economy.
Focus on: Birmingham City University's Foundation Degree in Radio Production

22 February 2012
Birmingham City University School of Media’s Foundation Degree in Radio Production has its first intake of students for their station placements in April 2012.
Screen Academy Scotland graduate wins Grierson Award

9 December 2011
Congratulations to Lou McLoughlin, whose short film Caring for Calum won the prize for Best Student Documentary at the Grierson Awards.
Skillset joins major new cross-industry coalition to call for fundamental changes to education system to drive hi-tech growth

9 December 2011
Skillset has joined some of the biggest names from the digital, creative and hi-tech industries in a major new campaign to change the education system and ensure that the computer programming skills needed for the future growth of the UK's hi-tech economy
Book your free training sessions for London Media Skills Week

28 October 2011
London Media Skills Week is your one off chance to access free training sessions and networking events at five Skillset Media Academies across the city from 21-25 November 2011
Featured course: Production Guru at Salford University Skillset Media Academy

21 October 2011
Production Guru at Salford University Skillset Media Academy will give you a comprehensive grounding in the role of a Production Manager, whether you are a freelancer or employed by a major broadcaster or an indie.
Liverpool Skillset Media Academy plays host to shadow ministers

4 October 2011
Two members of Labour's shadow cabinet took time out of their party conference to visit the North West's first Skillset Media Academy in Liverpool
Birmingham City University Skillset Media Academy launches four new courses

26 September 2011
Birmingham City University Skillset Media Academy has developed four new courses aimed at producers and production managers who wish to hone their skills in particular areas.
Spotlight on: Media Strategy at Bournemouth Skillset Media Academy

26 September 2011
The Creative Media Leadership Award continued this month with the delivery of the second in a series of three courses that make up the award.
Digital Publishing qualification launches this month

23 September 2011
MA Digital Media Practice has been designed in collaboration with Skillset, Pearson and two Skillset Media Academies specifically to equip Pearson staff with the skills they need to excel in an increasingly digital environment.
New courses being delivered in London by Goldsmiths, University of London Skillset Media Academy

23 September 2011
Goldsmiths, University of London Skillset Media Academy launched their programme of Build Your Own MA short courses with the delivery of two short courses – Online Journalism and Programming for Artists.