April - London Metropolitan University

The Cass news archive: April 2016

All news from The Cass during April 2016

London Met graduate's poetry in Beyoncé's new visual album, Lemonade

Poetry by London Met graduate features in Beyoncé’s new album, Lemonade.

Dates announced for Cass Summer Exhibitions 2015

Cass Summer Show 2016

10 June - 2 July 2016

Dates have been announced for this year's Cass Summer Show art exhibitions.

London Met students in St George's Day Nature Extravaganza

A hardworking small group of individuals came together on Saturday 23 April to create a beautiful family and environmentally friendly area full of joy and positivity.

Preparing the Site

12 May – 28 May 2016

New exhibition curated by students of MA Curating the Contemporary taught in partnership with Whitechapel Gallery.

Holding the Line (detail), Sterling Silver, Base Metal and Jesmonite, 750x500x300, 2015, Credit Odi Caspi

A Future Made

Cass alumna Juliette Bigley selected for Crafts Council initiative promoting the best British Craft around the globe.

Tandemize 2.0

4-7 May 2016

“What was the last thing that you made, and how did it make you feel?”

tree image by nick haeffner from epping forest series

Rhizomatic exhibition showcases The Cass lecturer's work

18 April - 6 May 2016

An exhibition of photography by The Cass lecturer Dr Nick Haeffner in Central House foyer.

Image to accompany London Metropolitan Uni

Salo(o)n

28 April, 5-9pm

The Students' Union-organised art and music event Last Thursday pops up at The Cass.

Jesse Quinones and Orlando von Einsiedel during the Q and A session for Virunga.

Oscar-nominated director speaks to London Met film students

On 06 April, Orlando von Einsiedel, director of the Oscar nominated film Virunga, visited London Met to introduce his film and answer questions from film students.

Design for Sustainability

The Cass partners Natural Materials Association for their first London event.

Dara- Vincent Ebrhim Dara and Prasanna Puwanarajaab as Prosecutor Talib and the company of Dara, Photo Credit: Ellie Kurttz

London Bengali Film Festival

The Cass announced as educational partner of the inaugural Bengali Film Festival.

Alternate/Generate

A new exhibition by Cass Fine Art lecturer Michael Stubbs.

Art from ME Collectors show curated by MA curating the Contemporary Students from Plbricht Collection

Private Exposure

Cass students curate a new exhibition for me Collectors Room Berlin.

Universal Design Studio

12 April 2016, 6pm

The fifth and final lecture in a series of talks, for the 2015/16 academic year. Make Space focuses on different types of interior spaces and how they can be reinvented.

Casswell Bank Architects win Architecture Foundation competition

Casswell Bank Architects announced as winners in competition to remodel Institute of Psychoanalysis.

It is probably better to start from zero #1.2 Georgia Spickett-Jones

April 2016

IT IS PROBABLY BETTER TO START FROM ZERO is a long-term curatorial and artistic project taking place in the Window Space, at The Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design.

Reading Rooms, Wisbech Museum Library and Doll

Developing your Photographic Practice - Insights for Emerging Photographers

Tuesday, 5 April, 7pm

A Talk by Karen Harvey, Creative Development Director at Shutter Hub.

How to Perfect Your Packaging and Branding

4 April 2016, 6pm-8pm

Emily Penny, Colourful agency co-founder and Cass visual communications lecturer talks at Somerset House.

Latest news from School of Art, Architecture and Design

Double win for London Met in design-research funding

London Met Community Celebrates Inauguration of Vice-Chancellor Professor Julie Hall

Professor Hall outlined her vision for a university that is unapologetically inclusive, fearlessly forward-thinking and committed to delivering education that truly makes a difference.

Development of vibrant new teaching spaces nears completion

A new video highlights the transformation of the university's School of Art, Architecture and Design, which will relocate to three purpose-designed sites later this year.

How to bring people with us as we rewild our cities

Siân Moxon says rewilding cities starts in our own back gardens. Her research explores how design and behaviour change can help people make space for nature.

New Exhibition Explores the Thames Estuary Through Art

'Into the Zone - Journeys in the Thames Estuary' has been curated by London Met researcher Michael Upton and brings together artists with different visions of the area.

London Metropolitan University Achieves Prestigious PPA Accreditation

Two London Met Journalism programmes have received accreditation from the Professional Publishers Association (PPA).

Professor Don MacRaild Steps Down as Research Leader at London Met

At the end of 2024, Professor Don MacRaild stepped down as Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) at London Metropolitan University.

RIBA Awards for London Met Architecture Students

London Met architecture students are celebrating a string of successes in the RIBA’s prestigious awards in 2024

London Met hosts Wild Ways Research Day

Local residents took part in a research day to influence ‘rewilding’ in London’s gardens

London Met's award-winning architecture students

London Met architecture students celebrate success, with Ryan Speer receiving a nomination for the prestigious RIBA award and Olusola Adebakin winning apprentice of the year

EVENT: London Met's postgraduate and research exhibition 2024

London Metropolitan University’s School of Art, Architecture, and Design is set to present its annual Postgraduate and Research Exhibition, running from 11 to 14 September 2024.

Yinka Ilori transforms Piccadilly Circus with his latest installation

London Met Product and Furniture Design BA graduate unveils spectacular new artwork inspired by the iconic London landmark

Abigail Jeffries wins Big Writing Challenge 2024 for "City of the Styx"

Abigail Jeffries from St. Bernard’s School in Slough has been announced as the winner of the Big Writing Challenge 2024 for her story "City of the Styx".

Professor Julie Hall appointed as next Vice-Chancellor of London Metropolitan University

Currently serving as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at London Met, Julie will succeed Professor Lynn Dobbs upon her retirement.

London Met students to display work at historic Devonshire Square Campus

Students from BA Fashion, BA Fashion Photography, and Masters in Fine Art are showing their work at the Devonshire Square Campus art studio, DSQube from 12 April to 2 May 2024.

April News from the School of Art, Architecture and Design