Global Academy
| The Global Academy | |
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| Address | |
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The Global Academy, The Old Vinyl Factory, Blyth Road ,, UB3 1HA | |
| Coordinates | 51°30′17″N0°25′37″W/ 51.5046°N 0.4270°W |
| Information | |
| Type | University Technical College |
| Established | 2016 |
| Local authority | London Borough of Hillingdon |
| Department for EducationURN | 142887Tables |
| Principal | James Murray-Walsh |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 14 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 300 (eventual: 800) |
| Website | www |
TheGlobal Academyis aUniversity Technical Collegelocated onThe Old Vinyl Factory[1]site inHayes,London.[2][3]
The UTC opened in September 2016[4]and is sponsored by the media and entertainment groupGlobal[5]and by theUniversity of the Arts London.[6]
In its first year, 100 students started in Year 10 and 100 in Year 12. In its second year, 150 students started in Year 10 and 75 in Year 12. The Academy will eventually have 800 students.[citation needed][when?]
On 20 April 2017, the academy was officially opened by theDuke of CambridgeandPrince Harryin their capacity as patrons of "Heads Together", a mental health charity. Two breakfast shows from Global radio stations were broadcast live from the Academy:Heart LondonBreakfast withJamie TheakstonandEmma BuntonandNick FerrarionLBC.[7]
The academy has an online student radio station and TV channel, Youths Choice.[8]
On 25 June 2024, James Murray-Walsh was appointed Principal of the Global Academy.[9]
References
[edit]- ^Joshi-WLON, Amita (17 November 2015)."Old Vinyl Factory site to be transformed into new university for media in Hayes".MyLondon.Archivedfrom the original on 31 January 2020.Retrieved31 January2020.
- ^"Applying for a Year 10 school place".UK:Hillingdon London Borough Council.Archived fromthe originalon 31 January 2020.Retrieved31 January2020.
- ^Elton, Danielle (6 January 2020)."Meet the London teens securing exciting media roles thanks to their time at the Global Academy".MyLondon.Archivedfrom the original on 31 January 2020.Retrieved31 January2020.
- ^Clementine, Katherine (11 February 2016)."Industry experts praise Hayes Global Academy media college".MyLondon.Archivedfrom the original on 31 January 2020.Retrieved31 January2020.
- ^"Global To Open The Global Academy In September 2016".Archivedfrom the original on 12 January 2017.Retrieved19 February2017.
- ^"Global Academy UTC – University Technical Colleges".www.utcolleges.org.Archived fromthe originalon 30 January 2017.Retrieved19 February2017.
- ^"Global Updates".www.global.com.Archivedfrom the original on 27 December 2017.Retrieved22 April2017.
- ^"Student Stations – Global Academy".www.globalacademy.com.Archivedfrom the original on 16 June 2017.Retrieved4 May2017.
- ^Collins, Steve (25 June 2024)."James Murray-Walsh appointed as Principal of Global Academy".Radio Today.Retrieved25 June2024.
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