Don't worry, they've created 'Creative Week on Demand' so that you can catch up

Broadcast from Adobe's studio in central London, the 5-day interactive webcast featured the latest trends, the hottest issues, the coolest technology.  The event comprised 4-hours of content each day including live debates, discussions and interviews with special guests from the creative community, as well as presentations and product demonstrations by industry experts. 

Here's a reminder of the areas they covered

• Creative Industry Overview: Featured debate - Can creativity help drive the UK out of recession?
• Design & Publishing: Featured debate - Can print and tablet publishing co-exist?
• Film & Video: Featured debate - Do smaller budgets make for more original content?
• Web & Mobile: Featured debate - Should developers be a Jack of all Trades, or the Master of One?
• Photography & Imaging:  Featured debate - Is digital photography all tech and no talent?

Click here to access Creative Week on Demand

So what's next?

You've dealt with the university application

You're on top of the student finance application

You've taken the exams

... now it's a waiting game until those all-important exam results are published.  But there's plenty you can be doing - like nagging your parents for a tablet/laptop - an absolute essential piece of kit for anyone starting at uni!

The next step is the software - don't be tempted with an all-inclusive deal where the software comes with your laptop/tablet - at least not until you've checked the massive discounts we're offering on our Student Store - here are a few examples:

Mindjet MindManager 2012 Pro for Windows
MindManager for Windows gives a visual way to capture, organise, and communicate ideas and information.

Outline strategies in clear, concise formats, including: information maps, outlines, Gantt charts, 2x2 analysis views, organisational charts, and indexed content lists. Include icons, tags, images and assorted callouts to further hone and clarify information.

Phoenix Student Store Price: £58.50 inc VAT (a saving of over £300 on RRP)

Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition

Combines industry-standard tools for print design and digital publishing. Create eye-catching images, craft illustrations and graphics that scale to any size, and deliver top-quality print pages with elegant typography. Also lay out publications for iPad and other tablet devices as easily as creating pages for print.  Includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro and InDesign.

Phoenix Student Store Price:  £224 inc VAT (a saving of 85% on RRP)

Microsoft Office University 2010 for Windows

Priced for student budgets, Microsoft Office University 2010 is a complete suite of applications that equips you for university and beyond. It’s all you need to communicate, create stand-out assignments, and work with others from almost anywhere.

Office University 2010 includes Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint, OneNote, Publisher

Phoenix Student Store Price: £69.99 inc VAT

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Broadcast from Adobe's studio in central London, this 5-day interactive webcast features the latest trends, the hottest issues, the coolest technology.

Starting at 12 noon each day, there'll be up to 4-hours of content to choose from. Watch live debates, discussions and interviews with special guests from the creative community, as well as presentations and product demonstrations by industry experts.  You can also join the conversation and share your thoughts with like-minded individuals.

'Creative Week' will focus on a different theme each day, starting on Monday with an overview of what's happening and what's changing in the creative industry plus a look ahead to the rest of the week. Tuesday we’ll cover design and publishing; Wednesday film and video; Thursday web and mobile; rounding the week off on Friday with a look at photography and digital imaging.

Click here for more information and sign up to receive regular updates

New free online 'digital skills' courses connect students with industry experts

Adobe have launched 'Adobe Generation' - a series of free online courses designed to help UK students aged 14-19 develop skills that will help them succeed in the creative industry.

Launching with a Games Design course, Adobe Generation will give students a taste of life as a creative by offering direct access to leaders in the industry.

The Adobe Generation Games Design course will take place via Adobe Connect and will run each Thursday from May 10th - July 12th at 7:00 - 8:15pm.

To find out more, please visit: Adobe Generation.