February 2025 Creative Campus UK Newsletter
- Gustavo Yamasaki
- Oct 9
- 4 min read
Welcome to the February edition of the Adobe Creative Campus newsletter! This month, we’re sharing the latest updates on Student File Transfer, Creativity with AI in Education, and much more; including the eagerly anticipated return of the Adobe Education Institute.
This month we’re looking forward to kicking off our first Community Connect event in Edinburgh and hope to see some new and familiar faces at our upcoming Adobe Skills Lab webinars!
If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to our new UK Adobe Creative Campus newsletter mailing list below and encourage your colleagues to do the same! By subscribing, you agree to receive the Adobe Creative Campus newsletter on a monthly basis. You’ll not receive any other Adobe communications.
Community Connect
Register now! Wednesday, 12 February
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Community Connect regional event series, exclusively for Adobe Creative Campus institutions. These events are designed to bring together creative educators, professionals, experts, and stakeholders for a day of learning, sharing best practices, and networking.
Our tour kicks off in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 12 February. Can’t make it? Join us at our next stop in Manchester on 25 April. We’ll be continuing our tour throughout the UK, visiting more regions throughout the year. Click here for more info and registration.
Get Ready for Another Adobe Education Institute!
Save the date: Tuesday, 6–Friday, 9 May
Due to popular demand, we’re excited to announce the launch of another round of the Adobe Education Institute (AEI), available exclusively to Adobe Creative Campuses in Europe. These sessions are suitable for all higher education staff and faculty and will focus on Adobe Express.
Through a series of live, hands-on training sessions, you’ll discover ways to simplify your workflows, deepen student engagement, and foster multi-modal teaching using Adobe Express.
You’ll earn a digital badge upon completion of each AEI workshop. If you haven’t already, why not take things a step further and challenge yourself to achieve the AEI fellowship credential?
Click here to register your interest!
Adobe Skills Lab
The Adobe Skills Lab student and staff webinar series is back! Unlock the power of Adobe Express and learn how to impact your teaching and learning, or level up coursework with tools for communication, collaboration, and creativity.
Wherever you are on your Adobe Creative Campus journey, there’s something for everyone. Click here to view the full lineup of events and register for any that catch your interest. To catch up on previous sessions, check out our Adobe Skills Lab 2025 YouTube channel.
Creativity with AI
New report imagines the future of student success.
In a world increasingly influenced by technological advancements like generative AI, how can we prepare students to not only adapt but also thrive? The Creativity with AI in Education 2025 Report offers valuable insights into how fostering creativity in the classroom can enhance academic achievement, career readiness, and personal growth for students
The report highlights key findings and insights, including:
AI-enhanced learning: How AI tools can personalise learning experiences and support diverse learning styles
Creative problem-solving: The role of AI in fostering innovative thinking and creative problem-solving skills among students
Future-ready skills: Preparing students for the evolving job market with AI-driven creative skills
Cutting-edge editors give their take on AI.
Additionally, Adobe’s product marketing team has developed a short video series featuring professional video editors sharing their thoughts on AI. In these interviews, the editors discuss how AI tools are revolutionising video editing, enhancing creativity, and streamlining workflows. Click here to watch the series and be inspired by their insights!
Adobe Express Feature Updates
GenAI IMAGE EXPAND
Resize designs for any social media platform. Automatically expand image length or height to fit the new layout.
ADOBE PODCAST: AUDIOGRAM
Adobe Podcast is a web-based, AI-powered tool that enables you to record, transcribe, edit, and share studio-quality audio — all in your browser. With the new Audiogram feature, you can create short, shareable trailers to promote your audio content via social media. It’s a simple way to turn your ideas into something visually engaging!
How to create an audiogram:
Head over to podcast.adobe.com/studio
Upload or record your audio
Transcribe and edit
Select download › audiogram (top-right corner)
Student File Transfer Updates
We’re pleased to inform you that the latest enhancement to our Student File Transfer (SFT) portal now supports transferring Behance portfolio assets! This enhancement aligns with our vision to make Student File Transfer a one-stop solution for Adobe assets.
These developments aim to reduce friction for students as they take their creative assets and portfolios with them post-graduation. Check out the resources below for more information:
Adobe Express in Action
Are you using Adobe Express for your own work or as part of the student learning experience? Fill out the form here, so we can highlight your work and continue to inspire our Adobe Creative Campus community.
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Best,
Adobe UK Higher Education Team
