Philip Scurrah visits Buenos Aires to bring ual: London College of Fashion closer to the local creative community

Philip Scurrah visits Buenos Aires to bring ual: London College of Fashion closer to the local creative community

As part of FAD Connection’s 2026 Tutor Tour Programme, the academic and creative representative of University of the Arts London took part in a series of meetings, masterclasses and personalised advisory sessions, fostering an exchange between Latin America’s creative scene and one of the world’s leading educational institutions.

On this occasion, we welcomed Philip Scurrah, International Academic at University of the Arts London (UAL), to Buenos Aires. During his visit, he shared his experience, introduced the university’s academic offering and offered new perspectives on career development within the creative industries.

Throughout his stay, a programme of activities brought together academic encounters, masterclasses and one-to-one advisory sessions, engaging students, young professionals and individuals interested in pursuing further education internationally.

Portfolio Advisories: An International Perspective on Creative Talent

One of the main highlights of the visit was the series of individual Portfolio Advisory sessions, held on Monday, November 9, in Buenos Aires.

During these personalised meetings, participants had the opportunity to present their portfolios, receive feedback on their projects and speak directly with Philip Scurrah about their academic and professional interests.

These sessions offered an international perspective on admissions processes, portfolio development and the opportunities available across the diverse disciplines within UAL.

A Space for Exchange and New Perspectives

The programme also included meetings and masterclasses at educational institutions and cultural spaces across Buenos Aires, encouraging knowledge-sharing and dialogue around education, creativity and the transformations shaping contemporary industries.

We would like to thank Study Store, Estudio La Jungla, AZOTEA.AR and Universidad de Palermo for welcoming us and opening their doors.

Beyond presenting academic programmes, these encounters provided an opportunity to connect the local creative community with new methodologies, perspectives and international experiences.

Connecting Latin American Talent with Global Opportunities

Philip Scurrah’s visit is part of FAD Connection’s ongoing work to strengthen connections between international educational institutions and Latin America’s creative community.

Through initiatives like this, we aim to create meaningful opportunities for education, guidance and connection, bringing students and professionals closer to leading figures, institutions and experiences that broaden their academic and creative horizons.

FAD Connection would like to thank Philip Scurrah and University of the Arts London for their participation and generosity, as well as all the institutions, venues and participants who made this visit possible.

London College of Fashion at IV Jornadas de Moda: El Cuerpo

London College of Fashion’s presence in Buenos Aires extends beyond Philip Scurrah’s visit, reaching new spaces for cultural exchange and creative production.

On Friday, November 13, FAD Connection takes part in the IV Jornadas de Moda: El Cuerpo, organised by Ediciones Ampersand at Casa de la Cultura in Buenos Aires, as part of a collaboration with London College of Fashion.

As part of the programme, a selection of fashion films produced by the institution’s students will be presented, exploring different approaches to fashion, audiovisual language and contemporary storytelling. The selection includes Saturation, by Yunjia Zeng; Urish, by Yeva Rafayelyan; Life’s a Beach, by Zack Sit; and Spiraling, by Sabrina Roberts.

This participation further expands London College of Fashion’s presence in the local cultural scene and reinforces FAD Connection’s commitment to creating platforms for exchange between education, artistic creation and international cultural industries.