New Agreement Boosts Links Between UCA and The Sixth Form College Farnborough

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Farnham and The Sixth Form College Farnborough, strengthening ties between the institutions.

20 May 2026

Zoe Smallman Principal of The Sixth Form College Farnborough and Mark Ellul UCA Joint Vice-Chancellor.

UCA Joint Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mark Ellul, said: “This MoU marks our intent to foster a genuine and mutually beneficial collaboration with The Sixth Form College Farnborough. 

“We hope that this agreement will promote practice-based education and knowledge exchange, making the local area a centre for creative excellence.”

From l-r: Emma Hobbs Assistant Principal for Partnerships & Progression at Farnborough Sixth Form College, Zoe Smallman Principal of Farnborough Sixth Form College, Mark Ellul UCA Joint Vice-Chancellor, Sophy Smith UCA Farnham Executive Dean, Tom Northey Associate Dean UCA Farnham.

From l-r: Emma Hobbs Assistant Principal for Partnerships & Progression at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Zoe Smallman Principal of The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Mark Ellul UCA Joint Vice-Chancellor, Sophy Smith UCA Farnham Executive Dean, Tom Northey Associate Dean UCA Farnham.

Both institutions are committed to developing a range of mutually beneficial activities, such as identifying opportunities for collaborative projects, academic visits, organising exhibitions, exchanging academic materials, and promoting collaboration in fields of mutual interest.

Zoe Smallman, Principal of The Sixth Form College Farnborough, added: “We are delighted to recognise our partnership with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.  The agreement creates fantastic opportunities for our students, while offering our staff invaluable professional collaboration, to ensure that our curriculum remains at the cutting edge of the sector. 

“We look forward to a future of shared innovation, bridging the gap between our classrooms and the creative industries to empower the next generation of talent.”

Zoe Smallman Principal of Farnborough Sixth Form College and Mark Ellul UCA Joint Vice-Chancellor