Held at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles on 22 May, the Study UK Pop-up was designed as an interactive experience.

Greater Together LA (May 19–22) delivered a dynamic week of cultural programming in Los Angeles, showcasing the breadth of UK–U.S. collaboration across key sectors. At the centre of the programme was the Study UK Pop-up Experience, an immersive, full-day exhibition where U.S. students, parents, and counsellors could explore UK higher education opportunities without leaving the city.

Held at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles on 22 May, the Study UK Pop-up was designed as an interactive experience. More than 16 UK universities and partners participated, spanning four key subject areas: Creative Industries, Sports, Health, and Engineering and Technology, alongside cutting-edge British entrepreneurship and design.

The week built on growing U.S. interest in international education, with the Study UK Pop-up bringing that momentum to life through hands-on exhibits, workshops, and breakout sessions. Through interactive displays and alumni stories, visitors explored what studying in the UK can truly offer.

Our dedicated space for UK universities brought their work to life for prospective students and their families. Through interactive, thoughtfully designed displays, visitors explored the latest research, innovative ideas, and world-class teaching taking place across UK institutions.

It offered a unique opportunity to experience the breadth and quality of the UK’s academic offer up close - helping students imagine their future, see where they could thrive, and envision how they might contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Running alongside the exhibition, the GREAT Sessions offered a more intimate immersive experience. Throughout the day, UK universities hosted workshops, interactive labs, and lectures for prospective students.

Some sessions focused on the practical side of studying in the UK, including application guidance and insights from successful UK alumni based in Los Angeles. Others brought together academics and industry leaders, giving audiences the chance to explore emerging trends and discover where different fields are heading.

Conversations about studying in the UK turned into something far more tangible.

The British Council, through Study UK, also partnered with the University of the Arts London, the University of East London, Manchester Metropolitan University, the Royal College of Art, and the Royal Northern College of Music, to deliver a series of creative showcases highlighting the global reach of UK talent. From music and visual art to dance, poetry, film, and live performance, these showcases brought creativity to the forefront, demonstrating both the quality of UK higher education and its real-world impact in the United States.

The day concluded on a celebratory note with the announcement of this year’s Study UK Alumni Awards U.S. winners. The ceremony celebrated outstanding alumni who are using their UK education to drive meaningful change across communities and industries in California and throughout the United States.

The Study UK Pop-up Experience served as a powerful reminder of what is possible when creativity and collaboration come together, not only as a pathway for students considering studying in the UK, but as a catalyst for strengthening connections between our two nations. Moments like these continue to reinforce the US–UK relationship, highlighting the opportunities we can build together for our students, our institutions, and our shared future.

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