Art and Design

Our research is focused on providing value to society, culture and the economy.

Creative Industries Institute

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

Research clusters

Our art and design research focuses on 5 main themes adding value to our society, culture and economy.

Current projects

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

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

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.

Intersections

Our Postgraduate Journal for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

News for Art and Design

The Power of the PhD at Ulster

3 July 2019

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

16 October 2018

Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates

1 June 2018