World Leading Research
Art and Design research at Ulster University is in the premier league of subject research in the UK.
An outstanding 83% of our research has been judged as world-leading or internationally excellent.
This is the second highest within the University for overall research performance.

Creative Industries Institute
Ulster University’s Creative Industries Institute is an exciting new initiative that brings together our advanced research and teaching expertise in...

Research Themes
We work under one unit to encourage interdisciplinarity collaboration identifying with specific core themes which have evolved with new people...

Current projects
Check out our varied portfolio of projects we are currently working on.

Impact
Our research makes an impact locally and globally, please see the links below for more information.
World-leading research
Research focussed on four interconnected clusters of research that are driven by shared interest in themes that are of value to society, culture, health and to the economy.

About Our Research

About Our Research
We are a diverse group of research staff and a vibrant PhD research community of around 45 researchers.

PhD Opportunities
Be part of the team, have a look at the latest PhD opportunities in Art and Design.

Our People
Meet the people behind our Art and Design research.

Contact Us
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Publications
Read our Art and Design research firsthand.

Belfast School of Art
Belfast School of Art plays a central role in the cultural and creative life of the city. We foster innovation...

Intersections
Intersections is our Postgraduate Journal for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. We're currently calling for applicants to join our editorial...