All Access AUB Exhibition: Identity, Time and Space

9 Feb-6 Mar 2026

Overview

Now in its fifth year, the All Access AUB programme welcomed a group of Year 12 students over the summer to give them a taste of what it's like to be a student and study a creative course at AUB. The students took part in a range of diverse workshops in which they were encouraged by AUB tutors to explore and experiment with different mediums to develop their skills and portfolio of work.

The exhibition showcases All Access AUB students’ experimental work, celebrating their creative talents and curious minds. Personal responses to the theme Identity, Time and Space were explored, as students discovered their own journeys, using a range of materials, ideas and imagination. The resulting work reflects the high quality of the students’ engagement and creativity.

This exhibition stands as a powerful reflection of the values at the heart of the University’s culture – innovation, collaboration, and passion – as well as the vital work of the Access and Participation team with groups who are currently underrepresented in Higher Education.

All Access AUB

All those with the potential to benefit from higher education, no matter their background, deserve the opportunity to do so. At AUB, we're committed to making that happen, which is why All Access AUB was developed.

All Access AUB is a unique and intensive programme of activity for post-16 students from underrepresented groups. It's specifically designed to support entry to creative higher education and students enrolled on the scheme take part in a summer residential, have their work included in an industry-standard exhibition, receive one-to-one portfolio support from AUB tutors, and attend a Transition to Creative Higher Education event. The exhibition is a chance to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of the young people so far.