Free student membership to Creative Industries Federation

All University of Kent students are eligible for FREE student membership with the Creative Industries Federation via the Institute's premium membership.

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The Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries is a valued Education & Skills member of the Creative Industries Federation, and now ALL current Kent students are eligible to sign up to their brand-new student membership,

The Creative Industries Federation is an organisation that represents, champions and supports the UK’s creative industries. A huge section of that rich ecology of creative businesses, individuals and communities is the next generation of talent, innovators and entrepreneurs that will forge our sectors in the years to come.

What does it include?

Free self-registration on the online student membership portal, using your  university or college e-mail credentials.

Exclusive access to parts of the CIF’s busy events schedule, including recorded content from the landmark  Creative Coalition festival.

Insight into the creative industries – practical guidance and tips to help advance your creative careers.

Connect– all the best platforms you can use to connect to our industry and to your peers.

Opportunities – extensive details of the creative opportunities and job boards out there to fulfil your creative potential.

How to Register

1. Head over to the registration page, fill in the form and click Create Account. Students must use their University of Kent e-mail address to register.

2. Click next and you will receive a verification e-mail to the e-mail address provided. Go to your e-mail and click on the verification link.

3. Fill in the short survey, click on the Students Portal home page link and that’s it, you’re in!

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