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Aspiration Digital is coming to Newcastle University

5th November 2025

This one-day event is designed to bridge the gap between education and the digital industry, helping students discover exciting careers in marketing, design, tech, and more.

ABOUT ASPIRATION DIGITAL

Aspiration Digital is a one-day digital skills conference created to educate students about the wide range of roles within the digital industry and the diverse career paths available. It’s an ideal experience for those studying media, business, computing, IT, or marketing.

If you’re a student or aspiring digital marketer, be sure to follow us on social media, where we regularly share tips, inspiration, and highlights from past events to help you take your first steps into the digital world. You can also tune in to our Behind the Future podcast, co-hosted by students, where we speak with real digital professionals about their journeys, challenges, and advice for the next generation.

Our goal is to create engaging and inspiring experiences across the nation that bring real-world digital careers to life, with thought-provoking talks, practical advice, and the chance to hear directly from people working in the industry.

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AGENDA

Room 2 - NUBS 2.04
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Room 1 - Jennison
Room 3 - NUBS 3.07
Room 4 - NUBS 4.08
Room 2 - NUBS 2.04
Arrival & Checkin 09:00
Welcome & Introduction NUBS 2.04 09:15
Routes into Digital Panel NUBS 2.04 09:30
From Shipyards to SEO NUBS 2.04 10:10
BREAK 10:35
Opportunities in Cyber Security North East NUBS 2.04 10:45
Exhibition Zone Marketplace - 8th Floor 11:10
Hobby to career: Making the most of opportunities NUBS 2.04 11:45
AI: The Superpower Skill for Your Future NUBS 2.04 12:10
Your Reputation Is Your Superpower NUBS 2.04 12:35
LUNCH 13:00
Interview with Andrew & Pete from Atomic NUBS 3.07 13:45
Creative Interview with Nathan & Becky from Reflect Digital NUBS 3.07 14:30
Wrap Up & Survey NUBS 3.07 14:55
Room 2 - NUBS 2.04
Room 1 - Jennison
Room 3 - NUBS 3.07
Arrival & Checkin NUBS 3.07 09:30
Welcome & Introduction NUBS 3.07 09:45
Personal Branding - Q&A with Becky Simms & Azeem Ahmad NUBS 3.07 10:00
Get into digital: Explore the Roles Behind the Digital Products You Use Every Day NUBS 3.07 10:25
BREAK 10:50
Creative distinction in a digital world NUBS 3.07 11:00
Routes into Digital Panel NUBS 3.07 11:25
LUNCH 12:05
Digital Careers: Finding Your Place in a Connected World NUBS 3.07 12:50
Cyber Security NUBS 3.07 13:15
Captain Olivia Flaherty from the Army NUBS 3.07 13:40
Exhibition Zone Marketplace - 8th Floor 14:05
Interview with Andrew & Pete from Atomic NUBS 3.07 14:40
Wrap Up & Survey NUBS 3.07 15:25
Room 4 - NUBS 4.08
Arrival & Checkin NUBS 4.08 09:45
Welcome & Introduction NUBS 4.08 10:00
Careers in Digital don't always follow the pathway you'd expect NUBS 4.08 10:15
Entrepreneur with Becky Simms NUBS 4.08 10:40
BREAK 11:25
AI: The Superpower Skill for Your Future NUBS 4.08 11:35
Your Reputation Is Your Superpower NUBS 4.08 12:00
LUNCH 12:25
Creative Interview with Nathan & Becky from Reflect Digital NUBS 4.08 13:10
Routes into Digital Panel NUBS 4.08 13:35
Hobby to career: Making the most of opportunities NUBS 4.08 14:15
Exhibition Zone Marketplace - 8th Floor 14:40
Captain Olivia Flaherty from the Army NUBS 4.08 15:15
Wrap Up & Survey NUBS 4.08 15:40
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LOCATION

Newcastle University Business School, 5 Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SE
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Real Voices, Real Impact

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71%

of people in the digital indistry have 'fallen into' their careers

but we're on a mission to change that by inspiring the next generation of digital talent!
67%

of 18-25 year olds cited that digital careers were never mentioned at school

- we're here to change that!
77%

of students now feel confident in their next steps after sixth form or college.

How Aspiration Digital Made a Difference

"I think that the event was very insightful into learning about different career paths from digital media, the many different speakers showed many different ways that digital media could be the right career path for me and how it will shape the future."

BEN, STUDENT

“I’ve found today really useful for my future, because I’ve been in the middle, where I know what I want to do, but I don’t know if it’s right for me. But today, listening to all of the amazing people speak (I’ve loved their speeches!) has been useful to guide my way.“

NABHIA, STUDENT

“I found today brilliant for my students. There’s a massive range of opportunities for them to have their eyes opened to different digital careers. And as a teacher it’s just amazing to see them become more inquisitive and curious about what they want to do. And the opportunities here are fantastic.”

ANNA-MARIE, TEACHER

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