SAE Institute was delighted to welcome new and returning students to the academic year with a wide array of events, masterclasses and live performances across our five campuses.
From SAE Glasgow to SAE London, each campus saw students provided with opportunities to network, socialise and prepare for the new year.
All of the events were aimed at welcoming students into SAE’s vibrant community at every campus.
Highlights of the Freshers week included Col Goudie BFE, a multi award-winning feature film editor whose career spans more than 40 years, hosting a masterclass at our London campus. Their credits include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Monsters (2010), To Olivia (2021), Tetris (2023), and the upcoming Argylle (2024).
Level Up was also run across all our campuses, a relaxed and friendly evening of gaming, socialising, and making new connections for all gamers to help ease students into SAE life.
Other industry guests included trans content creator and author Lewis Hancox, singer songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae, Liverpool dance music group Girls Don’t Sync, experimental electronic artist Look Mum No Computer and musician Callum Easter.
Commenting, Lisa Satchell, SAE’s Head of Events, said: “Freshers Week 2025 was our biggest yet, spanning five campuses – London, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, and Leamington Spa.”
“The diversity and energy across locations were incredible, and it was a real privilege to reconnect with students I’d first met at school fairs and Open Days.”
“Highlights included unforgettable guest appearances from Look Mum No Computer, Girls Don’t Sync, Callum Easter, Lewis Hancox, and Corinne Bailey Rae – a line-up that truly reflected our student community. Bandeoke made a brilliant debut in Liverpool and Leeds, and the atmosphere throughout the week was nothing short of electric.”
Bandeoke is popular event where attendees are invited to grab an instrument and join our amazing band on stage to perform from a catalogue of songs.
Paul Velasquez, SAE Student President, said: “It was an absolute pleasure to be present at every event during the Welcome Talks and meet so many eager creatives coming together getting excited about the start of their journeys. I enjoyed every minute of it, and I will be going to every campus as much as possible to provide support and representation for everyone. Keep connected on Instagram, your Union, your voice!”
Industry guests include Lewis Hancox who shared his experiences in content creation with students at SAE’s Leamington Spa campus.
In Liverpool, dance music group Girls Don’t Sync talked about their careers to date with students while in London, experimental producer Look Mum No Computer took to the stage to explore his experiences.
Welcome to all students, both new and returning!
Freshers’ Week – SAE United Kingdom
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