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2024: Year in Review
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2024 has been another brilliant year for Ravensbourne!
As we approach the end of 2024, we’re excited to reflect on the remarkable achievements of our students, staff, and partners.
From groundbreaking collaborations with major industry names, to award-winning student projects, this year has been full of inspiring moments. Our students have not only excelled academically but also showcased their work across the country, secured industry placements, and contributed to some truly innovative projects.
It’s been a year of growth, creativity, and success — from the launch of new creative initiatives to the continued recognition of our staff’s achievements.
As we prepare for the year ahead, we’ve shortlisted our top 10 highlights to feature in the ‘Year in Review 2024’ gallery.
To find out more, simply scroll through the pictures and click on the circle in the lower left to read more. Click on the upper-right 'x' to close the picture and continue scrolling through the gallery.
We hope you enjoy reading about the incredible milestones Ravensbourne has reached this year!
Ravensbourne in 2024
Students win chance to design new brand identity for Aqua Libra
February 2024
Ravensbourne collaborate with several creative institutions. This year, a student had the opportunity to design a new brand identity for Aqua Libra in collaboration with Brivtic, with the winner also receiving work experience with design agency Brand Opus.
Ravensbourne student wins Koppaberg award
April 2024
Our annual collaboration with Koppaberg saw a third year student have her designs printed on 8.5 million limited edition bottles of cider.
Film makers showcase work
June 2024
Ravensbourne Digital Film Production students showcased their final-year work at the prestigious Curzon cinema in Soho, with an award presented for Most Inclusive Production, sponsored by the BFI (British Film Institute).
Ravensbourne launches exciting OPN Festival
June 2024
BA (Hons) Motion Graphics course leader, Adrian Baxter, collaborated with top creative studio weareseventeen to debut the OPN Festival, a new London-based motion design festival.
Ravensbourne students win at New Blood awards
July 2024
Two sets of Ravensbourne BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design students won industry-renowned 'pencils' at the 2024 D&AD New Blood Awards.
The D&AD New Blood Awards is a global competition that recognises creative excellence in design and advertising. It attracts over 6,000 entries each year.
RIBA Rising Star award
October 2024
Katie Fisher, a sessional tutor from our Department of Architecture, was awarded with the Rising Star Award 2024 from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Katie wowed judges with both her dedication to making a positive change in the profession and her commitment to ensuring more people have a voice in their local built environment.
Ravensbourne students win Creative Conscience awards
October 2024
Three students and a recent graduate from our Advertising and Brand Design course won three awards for their environmentally and socially conscious advertising campaigns. The awards were presented by Creative Conscience, a not-for-profit organisation.
Ravensbourne hosts RaveLATE series
November 2024
Ravensbourne returned with its evening event series and recently hosted 'The Beautiful Game', exploring the number of creative opportunities available within the football industry.
Head of Architecture awarded Freedom of the City of London
November 2024
Head of Architecture and Associate Professor Alberto Villanueva has been awarded as Freeman of the City of London by The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects.
The City recognises individuals who have made a significant impact in their field to take up freedom to acknowledge their particular contribution. Alberto joins the register of freemen who include Lord Nelson, Desmond Tutu, Florence Nightingale, Normal Foster and other influential individuals. He is only one of three Spanish figures to ever be granted this honour.
Lecturer creates cover for The New Order magazine
November 2024
Advertising and Brand Design lecturer, Sunil Pawar, was commissioned by Japanese lifestyle and fashion magazine 'The New Order' to create a portrait of fashion designer Yoshio Kubo for their anniversary issue front cover. This is the first time a non-photography cover has been created for the publication, alongside a collaboration t-shirt.
Here’s a round-up of the key moments that defined Ravensbourne in 2024
Ravensbourne student wins Kopparberg label design competition
Paige Langan, a third-year BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design student who has just completed her studies, won an exclusive competition held in collaboration between Ravensbourne University London and Kopparberg - read more
RIBA Rising Star award
Katie Fisher, a sessional tutor from our Department of Architecture, was awarded with the Rising Star Award 2024 from the Royal Institute of British Architects - read more
Ravensbourne Students win Creative Conscience awards
Four students and a recent graduate from the Advertising and Brand Design course at Ravensbourne University London have won a total of three awards for their environmentally and socially focused advertising and branding campaigns - read more
Head of Architecture awarded Freedom of the City of London
Head of Architecture and Associate Professor Alberto Villanueva has been awarded as Freeman of the City of London by The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects - read more
Ravensbourne University London lecturer creates Yoshio Kubo portrait for The New Order magazine anniversary cover
Sunil Pawar, Advertising and Brand Design lecturer, was commissioned by Japanese lifestyle and fashion magazine ‘The New Order’ to design a portrait of fashion designer Yoshio Kubo for their anniversary issue front cover - read more
Advertising and Brand Design students win New Blood awards
Two sets of Ravensbourne BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design students have won industry-renowned 'pencils' at the 2024 D&AD New Blood awards - read more
