Academia

11/06/2026

Two weeks to go⏳

Join Academia and Apple for a day focused on Creativity with Mac in Further and Higher Education.

📅 Thursday 25 June 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
📍 the studio, The Hive, 51 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FN

What to expect:
✅ Insights from leaders across the creative industry
✅ Exploration of how technology is shaping the future of creative learning
✅ Apple-led sessions on Creativity on Mac
✅ Networking with peers from across FE and HE

Caleb Knightley from Avid will cover the latest updates on the creative tools used across music production, film, television and broadcasting.

Special guest speaker Al Groves will share insights from his career as a producer, mixer and engineer.

Secure your place today 👉 https://ow.ly/ou4n50Z52N1

10/06/2026

Plan. Deploy. Scale.

The Apple-first mobile platform your teams can grow into and rely on.

Jamf for Mobile enables mobility teams to:
✅ Extend workflows with secure access to critical applications anywhere employees work.
✅ Provide mobility and security teams visibility and control to protect devices while preserving native mobile experiences.
✅ Enable both 1:1 device assignments and shared device use cases.
✅ Establish baselines that are compliant with organisational and regulatory frameworks.

Learn more 👉 https://academia.co.uk/jamf-elite/

10/06/2026

⚽ A celebration to kick things off in style!

We’re hosting an exclusive VIP event as we launch our new services with a private screening of England vs Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.

📅 Tuesday 23rd June 2026
⏰ 19:00 – Late
📍 King’s Cross, London

We're delighted to be joined by former professional footballer and England international Andy Sinton, who brings first-hand experience of representing his country at the highest level.

This special event brings together world-class football, VIP hospitality and an exciting first look at our new services for valued customers. It’s the perfect way to connect, celebrate and kick off the next chapter together.

See full details and sign up here 👉 https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/543M-KDA/england-vs-ghana

09/06/2026

Rory’s story.

At 16, Rory’s vision began changing during his studies. He didn’t stop, he adapted using the built-in accessibility features on his Mac. Hear his message to other students and educators.

Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/oJMF50Z5vsn

08/06/2026

Boost pupil's creativity, communication and literacy skills with our latest Delivering the NI Curriculum with Apple session.

We are delighted to share an exciting literacy-focused session through the 'Delivering the NI Curriculum with Apple' series, designed to showcase the role that technology can play in supporting teachers to develop creativity, writing, talking and listening skills through collaborative and imaginative activities.

In this pre-recorded virtual lesson, pupils will:
⭐ Use Freeform to collaboratively design and draw an original character.
⭐ Develop vocabulary by writing descriptions of their character's appearance, personality and adventures.
⭐ Build communication and oracy skills through role-play conversations.
⭐ Use GarageBand to record a short script featuring their character.

The session will be shared on 16th June, so now is the perfect time to register.

Find out more and sign up today 👉 https://ow.ly/zu3N50Z66q5

05/06/2026

Take Pride and Thrive 🌈

This June, we’re proud to recognise Pride Month and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

This year’s theme reminds us of the importance of creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves.

Belonging starts with understanding, support and a willingness to learn from one another. Together, we can continue building an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Academia 💙

05/06/2026

World Environment Day 🌎 🌳

This year's theme for World Environment Day is 'Climate Action', a reminder that protecting our planet starts with the choices we make today.

In 2025, Academia extended the life of 45,000 IT assets, helping to avoid approximately 11,250 tonnes of CO₂e emissions by reducing the need for new device manufacturing.

Learn more about Academia Lifecycle Services and how we can support with retiring end-of-life equipment in the most sustainable way 👉 https://academia.co.uk/lifecycle-services/

04/06/2026

Academia is proud to announce that we’ve been nominated in not one, but two categories at the The Channel Company's Women & Diversity Awards in Channel Awards 2026!

⭐️ Best Apprenticeship Scheme
⭐️ Best Place to Work Award

These nominations reflect the incredible people, culture and commitment that make our organisation what it is. From investing in future talent through our apprenticeship programmes to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, this achievement belongs to every member of the team.

Thank you to everyone who helps make our culture so special every day.

Good luck to all the nominees!

04/06/2026

MacBook Neo gives schools the value, performance and battery life that keeps learning engaging for students – from the first bell to the last.

From £414 Ex VAT.

Learn more 👉 https://academia.co.uk/macbook-neo/

03/06/2026

Boost pupil's creativity, communication and literacy skills with our latest Delivering the NI Curriculum with Apple session 📚

We are delighted to share an exciting literacy-focused session through the 'Delivering the NI Curriculum with Apple' series, designed to showcase the role that technology can play in supporting teachers to develop creativity, writing, talking and listening skills through collaborative and imaginative activities.

In this pre-recorded virtual lesson, pupils will:
⭐ Use Freeform to collaboratively design and draw an original character.
⭐ Develop vocabulary by writing descriptions of their character’s appearance, personality and adventures.
⭐ Build communication and oracy skills by scripting role-play conversations.
⭐ Use GarageBand to record a short script with their character.

Sign up to receive the pre-recorded session which will be shared on 16th June.

Find out more and register now 👉 https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/543M-KFT/developing-literacy-lesson

This pre-recorded virtual literacy lesson, part of the Delivering the NI Curriculum with Apple series, explores how technology can support creativity, writing, talking and listening skills. Pupils use Freeform to collaboratively create and describe original characters, developing imagination, storyt...