New Series of BBC Lockdown Learning Sessions Opened to FEU Members

The FEU is offering places to members on a series of twice-weekly Lockdown Learning development webinars led by the BBC.

Published: 23 July 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM

Photograph of a woman sat looking intently at a laptop, golden light on a home office setting in the background — Sign up for to these skill development workshops, which are usually only available to workers at the BBC

MU members based anywhere in the UK can sign up for to these skill development workshops, which are usually only available to workers at the BBC.

Find out more about, and sign up for, the following events:

Cutting a set-up sequence on Premiere Pro – Tuesday 4 August, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Compliance & Online Rights – Thursday 6 August, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Creative Thinking Webinar – Tuesday 11 August, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Long Form Story Telling Webinar – Thursday 18 August, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

You can also browse our full range of events available online – including our weekly meditation sessions which are open to non-members too.

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