Empowering creative talent | Creative Landscapes in East London

How do you support the next generation of creative leaders?

Explore how East London’s creative ecosystem nurtures talent after the 2012 Olympics.

Host Liza Fletcher and guests dissect bridging gaps between institutions and grassroots organisations, affordable spaces, and youth entrepreneurship in the Olympic Boroughs. With a focus on growth, representation, and accessibility, this episode challenges the creative industries to rethink who gets to lead, and why.

Full show notes: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2025/nov/empowering-creative-talent

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