June 2025 Creative Campus UK & Europe Newsletter
- Gustavo Yamasaki
- Oct 9
- 5 min read
Updated: 18 hours ago
Welcome to the June edition of the Adobe Creative Campus newsletter! This month, we are delighted to welcome many new subscribers to this thriving community of educators, creatives, and visionaries. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or joining us for the first time, we’re thrilled to have you aboard as we continue to champion creativity and innovation across our Adobe Creative Campus community.
We’re also thrilled to announce the launch of Adobe Creative Apprenticeships — an exciting new programme designed to provide young artists and creative entrepreneurs with real-world experiences, preparing them for dynamic careers in creative workplaces.
We’ll dive into new, innovative Adobe Express use cases, share highlights from the recent Adobe Education Institute, and celebrate an inspiring achievement for one of our UK Adobe Creative Campuses.
If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to our 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 will not receive any other Adobe communications.
Adobe Education Institute Recap
Our recent Adobe Education Institute (AEI) online event for Creative Campus institutions across Europe was a resounding success, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the vibrant discussions.
Bringing together representatives from 42 institutions across 12 countries, the event showcased groundbreaking teaching strategies and the transformative potential of Adobe Express in education. This tremendous turnout and collaborative engagement underscores the strength of the Adobe Creative Campus network and its commitment to shaping the future of creative education.
To enable us to continue to deliver engaging, impactful events in future, please click here to share your event feedback.
Adobe Creative Apprenticeship
Spread the word!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new Adobe Creative Apprenticeship programme, providing young artists and creative entrepreneurs with real-world job, mentorship, and networking opportunities from Adobe and our committed brand partners. The programme is designed to unlock opportunities for a new wave of aspiring creative professionals, by giving them everything they need to get started, stand out, and land their dream jobs.
Resources to grow your creative career:
Free career guides
Take courses, discover local or virtual events, and read tips to get started on your career journey and advance to the next level.
Work with Adobe
Apply for a commissioned project and gain real freelance experience working with Adobe.
Adobe Creative Apprenticeship
Land the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship for real-world experience working in a top creative workplace.
Direct your students here to get started and visit the asset toolkit for help spreading the word to students.
Click here to watch the Adobe MAX London: Creative Apprenticeship replay.
Adobe Express Use Case Portfolio
We are excited to be receiving many new submissions to our Adobe Express HED Use Case Portfolio, showcasing the innovative uses of Adobe Express across our Adobe Creative Campus community. This collection highlights how institutions are leveraging Adobe Express to enhance learning, foster creativity, and streamline projects. Below are two examples from Allie Johns, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, and Maddy Power, marketing student at Bath Spa University.
Digital Marketing: Storyboards & Empathy Canvas Maps
“…this year, grade average increased by 2.5% with a 95% pass rate and 100% student satisfaction score. Undoubtedly, with so many students embracing Adobe Express, it helped them to believe in their creative capabilities and added an enjoyable interactive dimension to their learning experience.”
— Allie Johns, Senior Lecturer, MMU
Marketing Research Portfolio (student submission)“I rely on Adobe Express to create visually engaging graphics to support and elevate my assignments... Using visual content to support my learning makes assignments more engaging... I find myself looking forward to creating content with Adobe Express. The extensive range of templates, fonts, and design assets allows me to create exactly what I have in mind for assignments.”— Maddy Power, marketing student, BSU
Explore the portfolio here to see more inspiring examples and discover new ways to integrate Adobe Express at your institution. We encourage you to learn from these success stories and continue to share your own experiences!
To be featured in future editions, and to join the growing community of Adobe Creative Campuses making a difference with Adobe Express, click here to submit your use cases.
Adobe Creative Campus Spotlight
Arts University Plymouth has been crowned University of the Year for southwest England at the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards! As an Adobe Creative Campus, they continue to empower students through innovative learning experiences, leveraging tools like Adobe Express to foster creativity and prepare students for industry success.
This recognition highlights their dedication to student satisfaction, employability, and exceptional teaching in the arts and design sector. We congratulate Arts University Plymouth on this remarkable, inspiring achievement.
Community Connect
In April, we had the pleasure of hosting our second Community Connect event at Manchester Metropolitan University, where we were joined by attendees from six UK Adobe Creative Campuses and five attendees from Australian and New Zealand institutions during their visit to the UK. Click here to check out the recap.
This event offered a valuable opportunity for peers across the sector to connect, exchange insights, and share best practices. Adobe is committed to fostering these spaces throughout our Adobe Creative Campus network, helping members build their network, strengthen relationships, and learn from one another.
Our next stop is Bath Spa University on Tuesday, 9 September!
Click here to learn more and register.
Professional Staff Webinar Series
In the meantime, you can join us for our new and engaging Creative Campus webinar series, designed specifically for university professionals. This series offers a unique opportunity to explore best practices and receive hands-on training on how to effectively leverage Adobe tools to enhance learning, streamline workflows, and drive institutional success. Don’t miss this chance to empower your work with Adobe—register today and be part of a community committed to innovation in higher education.
Click here to learn more and register.
Adobe Express Feature Updates
WRITE WITH CONFIDENCE USING SPELLCHECKER
Access your cloud storage from the Adobe Express mobile app with add-ons for Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, and Microsoft OneDrive. Go beyond your camera roll to import and edit photos and videos — plus Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PDF files, and more — not saved on your device.
RECORD VIDEOS DIRECTLY WITHIN THE EDITOR
Record yourself directly in the Adobe Express editor, remove the background, and add your personal touch to tutorials, video podcasts, reels, and more.
Calendar of Events
Why Generative AI Skills Belong in Every Creative Curriculum
Tuesday, 17 June | Live webinar | Register here ›
Develop Visually Impactful Reports & Presentations
27 June, 11:00 | Professional Skills Webinar Series | Register here ›
Elevate Student Communications Using Video
11 July, 11:00 | Professional Skills Webinar Series | Register here ›
Adobe Community Connect — Bath Spa University
Tuesday, 9 September | Register here ›
Designing Personal Career Brands
10 October , 11:00 | Professional Skills Webinar Series | Register here ›
Create Compliant Content with Adobe Express, Acrobat & Stock
5 December, 11:00 | Professional Skills Webinar Series | Register here ›
Adobe Express in Action
Are you using Adobe Express for your own work or as part of the student learning experience? Please let us know by filling out the form here, so we can highlight your work and continue to inspire our Adobe Creative Campus community.
Please feel free to share this newsletter with your Adobe Creative Campus colleagues or encourage them to subscribe here.
Best,
Adobe UK Higher Education Team
