Creative Industries Institute

Creative Industries Institute

Bringing together our research and teaching expertise to collaborate with industry, government and communities.

Art and Design Research Themes

Research Themes

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

Current projects

Current projects

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

Impact of Art and Design research institute

Impact

Find out how we are making an impact locally and globally.

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.

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About Our Research

About our Art and Design Research

About

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

PhD Opportunities

PhD Opportunities  

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

People within Art and Design Research

Our People

Meet the people behind our Art and Design research.

Contact the Art and Design Research Institute

Contact Us

Get in touch to find out more.

Publications

Publications  

Read our Art and Design research firsthand.

Intersections: Postgraduate Journal for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Intersections

Our Postgraduate Journal for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Belfast School of Art

Belfast School of Art

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

News for Art and Design Research

The Power of the PhD at Ulster

The Power of the PhD at Ulster

3 July 2019

Meet the talent of tomorrow at Ulster University Graduate Fashion Show

Meet the talent of tomorrow at Ulster University Graduate Fashion Show

20 May 2019

Northern Ireland’s textile past, present and future: reviving the William Liddell Collection

Northern Ireland’s textile past, present and future: reviving the William Liddell Collection

16 October 2018

Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates

Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates

1 June 2018