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.

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Creative Industries Institute

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

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Research Themes

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

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Current projects

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

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Impact

Our research makes an impact locally and globally, please see the links below for more information.

World-leading research

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

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About Our Research

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

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PhD Opportunities

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

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Our People

Meet the people behind our Art and Design research.

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Contact Us

Get in touch to find out more.

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Publications

Read our Art and Design research firsthand.

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Belfast School of Art

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

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Intersections

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