Escape Studios, one of the UK’s leading providers of degrees in animation, games and visual effects, has joined London Higher.
The specialist institution joins a membership community of more than 70 universities and higher education providers across the capital, further strengthening London Higher’s growing network of creative and industry-focused institutions.
London Higher is working to ensure London’s higher education sector is locally loved, nationally valued and globally leading; championing the contribution universities and specialist providers make to communities, skills, innovation and economic growth. Escape Studios’ expertise in preparing graduates for careers in the creative industries reflects London’s global reputation as a hub for digital creativity, storytelling and innovation.
Welcoming Escape Studios to London Higher, Chief Executive Liz Hutchinson said:
“Escape Studios represents the very best of London’s creative and technical education offer. The UK’s animation, games and visual effects sectors are globally recognised, and institutions like Escape play a critical role in developing the talent that drives those industries forward.
We are delighted to welcome the team to London Higher and look forward to working together to champion creative education, support skills development and reinforce London’s position as a world-leading destination for students and industry alike.”
Dan Lawson, Chief Operating Officer of Escape Studios added:
“We are excited to join London Higher and become part of a collective voice representing the breadth and diversity of higher education in the capital.
Escape Studios was founded in close partnership with industry, and collaboration continues to shape everything we do, from preparing graduates for careers in animation, games and VFX to supporting the future skills needs of the creative economy.
We share London Higher’s ambition to champion the value of higher education, strengthen London’s international reputation and showcase the role London plays as a global hub for creative talent, innovation and storytelling.”
