Video: Students mark Manchester's Hyper Island launch

The first Hyper Island school for the digital creative industry in the UK opened held its official launch in Manchester today. As I first revealed back in December , the Scandanavian school brought its unorthodox methods to the north west and opened its doors to local and international students. New student Anton Sirianni said the start of the course was his sixth first day at university. "I have never failed a subject, and almost always come out with a piece of paper, but never have I been completely satisfied. If you were to ask one of the Mancunian Hyper Island students to describe their previous university education in a single word, the most common response would be disenchantment. "A week and a half on and our perspective of what education can be has been transformed. From hosting the 'best party in the world' to salvaging a sinking ship, the Hyper Island Way week was a journey of conflicting emotions of group and self-discovery. "We were all focusing on the road ahead, but the week allowed us to look in the side and rear-view mirrors, reflecting on ourselves, the group and the education systems we have developed within. "As students, we are here, happy, excited and inspired, filling empty space with the substance of our lives." Thanks to the class for this short video about their work which they produced in breakneck time to mark the launch today. * And that sees me signing off for a week's holiday. I'm sure Northerner colleagues John, Martin and Helen will keep you entertained and informed in the meantime.