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Keep up to date with the latest information about what’s going on at the British Academy of Jewellery. From new course additions, exciting events and inspiring projects, read on to see the latest events happening at BAJ and how you can get involved.

Two Ways of Making: BAJ Students’ Live Industry Projects with Zopa Bank & David Michael Jewels

May 14, 2026

BAJ presented Two Ways of Making, a showcase developed through live industry projects with Zopa Bank and David Michael Jewels,

BAJ Webinar Explores How Apprenticeships Can Support Jewellery Businesses

April 17, 2026

BAJ is hosting a free webinar for jewellery businesses exploring how apprenticeships can support production and build future skills.

BAJ and W.M Opals Launch Live Jewellery Project with Ancient Opalised Fossils

April 15, 2026

Dr Sofie Boons Appointed Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Champion

April 7, 2026

BAJ Launches Hands-On Short Courses for Aspiring Jewellers

March 25, 2026

BAJ has launched a new series of beginner short jewellery courses.

BAJ Students and Staff Among International Exhibitors at Munich Jewellery Week

March 16, 2026

BAJ Students and Staff Set to Exhibit in Munich Transforma(c)tions

February 19, 2026

National Apprenticeship Week: BAJ Apprentices Gain Real-World Jewellery Skills

February 9, 2026

National Apprenticeship Week with the British Academy of Jewellery. Our Level 3 Apprenticeship develops skilled, confident UK jewellers.

BAJ Students Collaborate with Michael Robinson

February 5, 2026

BAJ students will collaborate with international jeweller Michael Robinson to handcraft one-of-a-kind fine jewellery pieces. The project explores emotion, craftsmanship, and audience experience, culminating in a public exhibition in April 2026.

BAJ Students and Staff Craft Handmade Charms for Charity this Valentine’s

January 27, 2026

BAJ Employer Partner KatieAnnDesigns Wins Heritage Crafts Apprenticeship Grant

January 19, 2026

KatieAnnDesigns, a BAJ partner, wins Heritage Crafts Apprenticeship Grant to train an emerging jeweller.

BAJ x The Place: A Stunning Fusion of Jewellery and Dance

January 9, 2026

Witness Jewellery Come Alive at the BAJ x The Place Showcase

November 27, 2025

Building Stronger Foundations: BAJ Strengthens Standards and Looks Ahead

October 23, 2025

BAJ Celebrates the Future of Jewellery Design with Graduate Showcase

July 25, 2025

Birmingham Awarded World Craft City Status for Thriving Jewellery Trade

June 3, 2025

BAJ Alumni and Tutor Featured in Marie Claire ‘Watches & Jewellery Special’

June 3, 2025

Jewellery Students Create Ferrari Wearable Technology for Exclusive Design Competition

May 29, 2025

Best of The Met Gala 2025: Superfine Tailoring and Dazzling Jewels

May 7, 2025

How to use UCAS Extra and Clearing to find a course 2025

April 28, 2025

Proud to Be Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2019 and 2025: A Trusted Reputation
for Responding to Jewellery Industry Needs

April 4, 2025

BAJ to Host Groundbreaking Jewellery Showcase
Featuring Luminescent Gems and Wearable Technology

April 2, 2025

Jewellery, Film & Design: BAJ Students Host Camden Charity Showcase

March 25, 2025

BAJ Celebrates Graduate Exhibition and Awards Evening

February 4, 2025

London Jewellery Design and Dance Students Collaborated for a Unique Exhibition

December 13, 2024

Jewellery Design Students to Host Collaborative Performance
with London Contemporary Dance School

December 3, 2024

BAJ Hosts Exclusive Jewellery Exhibition
with Martin’s Gems

November 1, 2024

BAJ Celebrates the Next Generation of Jewellers
at London Graduate Show

September 28, 2024

BAJ Business Launches New Level 6 Top-Up Courses in Business Management

September 11, 2024

BAJ Achieves Exceptional Results in the 2024 National Student Survey

September 10, 2024

BAJ Launches New Summer Short Course Programme

August 7, 2024

British Academy of Jewellery Sponsors NAJ Rising Star Award

July 23, 2024

BAJ Opens Jewellery Degree Places for September 2024 Through UCAS Clearing

July 10, 2024

BAJ Partners With Renowned Jewellery Consultant Liz Olver
for Enriching Student Project

June 28, 2024

British Academy of Jewellery Now Offering Sponsorships for International Students Pursuing Jewellery Degree

June 27, 2024

Meet the Next Generation of Designers at New Designers London

June 26, 2024

BAJ Launches Pearl Threading and Hanging Short Course This Summer

May 22, 2024

BAJ Teams Up with JewelleryMaker for World’s Largest Jewellery Making Session

May 9, 2024

BAJ Leicester Unveils New Look

May 1, 2024

BAJ Hosts Graff For Collaborative Project Exhibition and Awards Night

April 11, 2024

BAJ Partners With Master Gem Cutter Martin’s Gems For Exciting Live Project

March 27, 2024

BAJ Students’ Bespoke Designs Win Lewis Malka Excellence Awards

March 22, 2024

BAJ Prepares To Attend London’s UCAS Discovery Event

March 12, 2024

BAJ Partners with Renowned Jeweller Lewis Malka for Exciting Project

March 8, 2024

BAJ Collaborates with Graff in an Exclusive Project for Jewellery Design Students

February 20, 2024

Time to Apply: UCAS Deadline for Undergraduate Applications Approaches

December 22, 2023

BAJ’s BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production Students Innovate With ‘Welcome to London’ Project

December 18, 2023

BAJ’s Digital Technologies Open Day

October 17, 2023

British Academy of Jewellery Celebrates Outstanding Results in the National Student Survey (NSS)

October 13, 2023

BAJ Awarded Mayor’s Skills Academies Quality Mark

September 27, 2023

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