Pearson College London Blog

Interview with 'Escapee', Aman Arora

We sat down with 'Escapee', Aman Arora who studied our undergraduate degree in Visual Effects. Since graduating, he has been super busy in the industry, especially with winning a BAFTA! Read on to hear more about his career journey.

Student Takeover

Peggy Sue's Kent: one year on...

Peggy Sue’s Kent is a vintage horsebox turned mobile bar offering bar service and catering for events. The business is co-run by Business Management graduate, Emilie Bowes-Read. In our last student takeover, Emilie introduced the business. Here's an update on how it's been going so far...

Alumni

Interview with Adeola Karaole (Business Management with Marketing Alumni)

Today we caught up with Adeola, a Pearson Business School 2020 graduate who has recently secured a full time position working in the HR Team at Pearson Plc (an FTSE 100 business, and our parent company!). Read on to find out more about her journey.

Apprenticeships

Interview with Megan Ells (Pearson Degree Apprentice Alumni)

We caught up with recent Degree Apprenticeship graduate, Megan, to take a look back on her last three years as an apprentice!

Alumni

Interview with VFX 'Escapee', Michael Vodden

Take a look at a recent interview with Michael, who studied BA (Hons) The Art of Visual Effects at Escape Studios and is now hoping to peruse his career in roto/prep or compositing!

Careers Advice

Advice to recent Graduates

Now will be a very daunting time, graduating and trying to find a job. Whilst many of you will be relieved to be finishing your degrees at Pearson College London, majority of you will feel quite nervous and uncertain, so that’s why we created this guide for you.

Interviews

Interview with animation 'Escapee', Harry Pearson

I studied on the Art of Computer Animation BA course during its first undergraduate intake from 2016-2019! Read on to find out more about my experience at Escape Studios!

Alumni

Interview with Craig Coutinho (Business Management Alumni)

Today we sat down with Craig to ask him about his experience at Pearson College London, and what he's been getting up to after graduating with a degree in Business Management!

Alumni

Interview with Katie Soper (Degree Apprentice Alumni)

Find out more about Katie's Degree Apprenticeship experience and what she's getting up to now after graduating with a degree in business management as well as 3 years of work experience!

Escape Studios

7 essential skills for the creative industries

This blog will give you some of the skills that you might need in order to progress successfully into the creative industries.

Escape Studios

Escape Alumni Success over Summer

Over the summer, lots of our Escapees have secured jobs and placements at MPC, the VFX company behind The Lion King...

Pearson Business School

Presenting my Research at Harvard University

On 31st July 2019, I was honoured to present my research at the Academic Conference at Harvard University (Boston, USA).

Pearson Business School

Why a Graduate Levy is not a viable way to improve social mobility in universities

Our Business Management Degree programme leader Dr Elizabeth Miller explains why a Graduate Levy is not a viable way to improve social mobility in universities.

Alumni

Duarte Victorino: Escape Success Story of the Month

Duarte has shared his success story with us and how Escape Studios helped him get to where he is today.

Alumni

Escape Success Story of the Month: Kajsa Christiansson

Kajsa Christiansson is May's success story of the month. Check out what she's been up to and how Escape Studios has helped her success!

Alumni

Escapee Success Story of the Month: Laraib Atta

This month's success story is Laraib Atta, who has been part of some of the best VFX companies including MPC, Framestore, The Mill, BBC, Sky TV and now DNEG. Read more about her success...

Escape Studios

International Women's Day: Interview with Linda Spaggiari, Escapee

We caught up with Escapee, Linda Spaggiari to talk about her experience in the creative industries, mentors and the future of VFX.

International Women's Day

International Women's Day: Interview with Mary Lapena, Escapee

We caught up with Escapee, Mary Lapena to ask her a few questions about her experience in the industry, breakthrough projects and mentors.

Student Takeover

The art of applying for grad schemes

Are you thinking about applying for grad schemes but aren’t too sure what they are all about? Well we’re on hand to help and by the end of this blog you will be an expert in applying and ready for the many, many, applications to come.

Top Tips

Grad scheme top tips

You’re now seriously considering applying for a grad scheme and you might be considering what it takes to be the ideal candidate. From experience, I have a few top tips that should make the process that little bit easier for you.

Alumni

Bringing Inner Superheroes to Life

Escapee, Roy Pecker, brings to life the GOSHxSuperhero project in partnership with charity Superhope, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), Escape Studios and a number of partners from across the UK’s creative industries.

Alumni

'An Evening With...': three Ben's and a Sam

A talk from three Pearson College London Alumni, who truly demonstrated the importance of having the confidence to sell yourself, and the criticality of making the most of opportunities you are given.

Student Takeover

Industry Engagement - Business Incubator: Mammalo

I attended the introduction to the new business incubator's event and was inspired by their story and entrepreneurship.

Alumni

An Evening with Florence and Sam

This is Cameron's views about the 'An Evening with...' event.

Student Takeover

My Experience of "An Evening with..."

I attended the first of our series of "An evening with..." events to hear from two of our alumni. Read my blog to find out what I thought!

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