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At UCA, we're proud to say that research is one of our biggest strengths.
Our vibrant community is home to seven world-leading research centres that span creative disciplines from crafts to design to animation. Meanwhile, our research degrees give graduates an unparalleled opportunity to work alongside renowned creative experts, combining theoretical study and creative practice in an environment that offers industry-grade creative facilities.
Our Schools
All of UCA's specialist Schools have vibrant research cultures. Find out more about them below.
Our Research Centres
We're also home to a range of research centres and clusters.
Research News
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McEvoy explores musical inspiration in PhD study
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New Director for the Crafts Study Centre
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UCA wins one-million pound research grant
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On Memory – How memory makes us who we are
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UCA fellow co-curates Beijing exhibition
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REF 2021 Results
Our latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) results make impressive reading.
Learn more about our latest results
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UCA is the UK's top specialist art and design University for world-leading research outputs.
99%
Of our research activity was recognised for its quality internationally (4*, 3* or 2*)
78%
Of our research was classed as world-leading (4*) and internationally excellent (3*) for its originality, significance and rigour.
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115 outputs from 72 researchers were submitted. They included exhibitions, sculptures, ceramics, photographic collections, films, essays, books and reports
UCA Innovation Hub
The Innovation HUB (UCAiHUB) drives Knowledge Exchange (KE) initiatives for UCA within an inclusive environment that inspires our students, graduates, and staff to bring a step change to the arts, technologies, and business for the creative industries.
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Discover more about research at UCA.
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