Networking
Face-to-face or online, the University of Westminster offers a number of networking channels to help you build professional relationships
Music Tank
Music Tank is a business development network for the UK music industry owned and operated by the University of Westminster. The not-for-profit, independent network, established in 2003, brings together key players to influence the future shape of the industry through engagement, change and innovation.
Benefits of joining the most influential, comprehensive UK music industry network
- Join in a unique programme of debates, courses, events and conferences are held throughout the year.
- Utilise an extensive central repository of industry resources.
- Search for jobs in the music industry.
- Stay connected via the social media channel of your choice: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Flickr.
"MusicTank provides a versatile and vital platform for debating the current and future state of the music industry, with a unique ability to cover the big issues like piracy with the key politicians present as well as bespoke areas such as jazz, media composing and live music legislation – treating each with impartially they deserve and fostering intelligent and informed debate to help the industry work towards practical solutions."
Will Page, Chief Economist
PRS for Music
Network for Languages
Network for Languages London provides professional development opportunities, support, advice and networking opportunities for teachers in primary, secondary and further education.
Launch on 1 April 2011, the initiative forms part of a national network and independent alliance of universities with outstanding reputations for their work in language learning. The network offers high quality continuing professional development courses, workshops and conferences. These are delivered at the University of Westminster or in venues across London. All courses are modular and can be tailored to the meet the needs of primary and secondary schools, senior management teams, teachers, local authorities, as well as private organisations.
You can take a look at the opportunities on offer through the network before fully-committing at a free evening Twilight Taster Session.
New Media Knowledge
New Media Knowledge is a network for discussion and knowledge on digital and social media. The not-for-profit organisation was established by the University of Westminster for companies and individuals working in UK digital media in 1997.
Benefits of joining
- Access to a one-stop shop of unbiased, independent and not-for-profit industry news — our website is packed full of articles, commentary and white papers on the latest in digital and social media.
- Learn how to do it yourself. We cover everything from digital marketing strategy to understanding search rankings and social media business adoption.
- Attend topical industry events and conferences, delivered by industry thought leaders.
- Practical, intensive short courses to develop professional skills at an competitive price.
- Stay connected via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Access to the latest research for market intelligence and detailed analysis on the UK’s digital media sector.
More network users' testimonials
"I highly recommend NMK events and courses. They are very accessible and packed full of knowledge and practical ideas for immediate improvements to your business. The presenters all have real world experience and tailor the events to the specific needs of diverse participants ranging from directors, managers to independent learners. I also recommend NMK articles and social media updates to keep both businesses and individuals bang up to date with the very latest trends in creative media. This can help give your business a significant advantage in today's highly competitive and evolving markets.”
Jo Langdale, Director Afon Aur Ltd.
"NMK is a useful, informative resource for a variety of news covering digital media, technology and consumer telecoms, all garnered from a broad spectrum of credible industry sources."
Alicia Levy, CMO, Greenlight
“I have attended NMK events to acquire an understanding of social media as well as the evolving Internet industry. As a television film maker for a production company building up a business around online content, I really benefitted from the course. The series of lectures gave me I think, a true picture of the current situation of the industry as it is now.”
Mikhael Junod, Creative director WE 3
Professional Networking Events
Alumni of the University of Westminster have the opportunity to attend a number of exclusive events throughout year. The recent inaugural event was a talk on the next business decade. All events will be followed by a networking drinks reception.
