RAAD
Research in Art, Architecture, and Design
A world class environment for practice-based research
RAAD is BCU鈥檚 Centre for Research in Art, Architecture and Design. We are a community of artists, designers, makers, thinkers and writers. We believe that creative practice in art, architecture, and design matters and that it can transform individuals, communities, and society. In our research we collaborate, explore, and share knowledge to make a difference.
Research clusters
RAAD has a number of thematic research clusters which bring together our researchers, postgraduate researchers, colleagues and external collaborators. Our clusters support members, generate projects and run events to explore the issues and challenges in art, architecture and design research that aims to make a difference in the world
Art Activisms
Discover Art ActivismsLifeworlds
Discover LifeworldsMaterial Encounters
Discover Material EncountersPrinting History and Culture
Urban Cultures
Discover Urban CulturesCreative Pedagogies
Discover Creative PedagogiesCCVA Asia
Find out moreMade and Worn
Explore Made and WornOur projects
Discover research projects in the Centre for Research in Art, Architecture and Design here.聽
Our staff
探花直播 is home to a wealth of knowledge and experienced researchers in the field of art, architecture, design, fashion, jewellery and photography. Find out more about their research specialisms here.聽
Our PhDs
A PhD in Art and Design will help you create opportunities to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers within the fields of art, design, architecture and the creative industries. You will study in a world-class research environment which enables both practice-led and/or entirely text based PhD research to be developed to the highest level.
PGR studio
The PGR Studio facilitates a mass of activity and information about postgraduate research student (PGR) provision in the聽in the School of Arts at 探花直播.
Our blog
We believe that creative practice in art, architecture, and design matters and that it can make a difference - transforming individuals, communities, and society. In our research we collaborate, explore, and share knowledge in order to make a difference. Read our blog to find out more about our research here.聽