The University of Glasgow is a Major Supporter of the TV Foundation, the charity behind the Edinburgh TV Festival, in their work to provide free-to-access career development opportunities, groundbreaking initiatives to improve inclusivity in the TV industry, and support new and emerging talent.
New talent programmes, The Network & New Writers Collective
A cornerstone of the University of Glasgow and The TV Foundation’s partnership is The TV Foundation’s entry-level career development programme, The Network, which takes place in August alongside the Edinburgh TV Festival, offering access to sessions, masterclasses and workshops led by industry professionals. Thanks to the TV Foundation partnership, final year UofG students (from any subject) interested in making a career in the TV industry benefit from:
Briefings about The Network, advice and guidance on how to apply and fast-track interviews
Briefings about the New Writers Collective, the TV Foundation’s programme for writers without representation, with fee waivers for up to x10 UofG applicants
Research projects
The TV Foundation partnership has developed and supported joint research projects including support and placement offers for the James McCune Smith scholarship programme, opportunities for AHRC-funded PhD researchers, including a SGSAH-funded Collaborative Doctoral Award, and support for the UofG-RSE-funded Graduate Attributes project.
Learning, teaching & student experience
The TV Foundation partnership helps open the door to the wider TV industry by providing support for industry-led events and making introductions to key industry partners.
Other benefits
The TV Foundation partnership also brings additional benefits to staff, students and alumni from across the University including Digital Festival access, invitations to events such as AHTV: Engaging Academia in TV, and fast-track interviews for eligible UofG alumni for Ones to Watch and ReConnect, the TV Foundation’s career development programmes for more established industry professionals.
“I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Edinburgh TV Festival as part of the TV Foundation's new talent development programme, The Network. Alongside 49 other aspiring TV professionals, we spent four busy and inspiring days learning, collaborating, and growing together towards a shared goal.
During the festival, I took part in the MultiStory Media Unscripted Development workshop, where we were challenged to develop a creative idea for a new Channel 4.0 TV show within 48 hours. We then pitched our concept to a panel and live audience and received invaluable feedback. The Network also encouraged us to connect with industry professionals through various networking events and gave us the chance to attend thought-provoking lectures, including insightful talks from James Graham and Carol Vorderman.
What a great programme and amazing opportunity!”
Eva Le Flanchec, The Network 2024 Delegate and UofG alumna 2024 (English Literature & Film & TV Studies)
UofG/The Network Delegates
2025
- Sophie Gattis – MA (Joint Hons), Digital Media & Information Studies and Psychology
- Ellen Stone – MA (Joint Hons), Film & Television Studies and Philosophy
2024
- Matthew Benson, MA (Joint Hons) English Literature and Film & Television Studies
- Eva Le Flanchec, MA (Joint Hons) English Literature and Film & Television Studies
- Amelia Lowe, MA (Joint Hons) English Literature and Film & Television Studies
- Eilidh McKenzie, MA (Joint Hons) Scottish and English Literature
- Conny Rose, MA (Hons) Film & Television Studies and French
- Eleanor Tennyson, MA (Hons) English Literature
2023
- Joy Dackers, MA (Joint Hons) Politics and Philosophy
- Caity Fyfe, MA (Hons) Film & Television Studies
- Saoirse Healey, MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism
- Ruaridh McGurk, MA English Literature and Film & Television Studies
- Abbey Peebles, (Joint Hons) Film & Television Studies and Theatre Studies
- Eloise Summers, MA (Hons) English Literature
2022
- Annis Britton, MA (Hons) Film & Television Studies
- Simona Lomangino, MA (Hons) Film & Television Studies and Sociology
- Dominic Miller, MA (Hons) Film & Television Studies and Music