Research
The School of Arts provides a vibrant environment for staff and students to develop their research and is committed to building research excellence by nurturing existing and emerging strengths. The School currently has researchers engaged in practice-based research, and theoretical and archival research across the fields of Art & Design, Digital Media, Film, Music and Publishing.
We have a series of research groups across all disciplines, where staff engage with and share their research projects. We also encourage student-led research initiatives, such as the Contemporary Art Research Unit (CARU) and the Live Art and Performance Group (LAPER), where students are supported in developing their own work.
Our research groups create a context for staff and students to engage with innovative practices and ideas hosting festivals, conferences, lecture series, workshops and laboratories for developing and sharing new research.
Research news
09 May 2024
Robotics, immersive artwork and photography at end of year shows at Oxford Brookes University
Creative students at Oxford Brookes University will be showcasing their talents at a series of end of year exhibitions, with robotics demonstrations and immersive displays of student artwork, architecture and urban design.
12 April 2024
Art and design students team up with top sustainable fashion designers Vin + Omi
Oxford Brookes University students gained real life fashion industry experience by creating and building a set for two top British designers as part of London Fashion Week 2024.
27 July 2023
WillowSpace sculpture to be unveiled at an Oxford Brookes pollinator meadow
Artists, conservationists, staff and students are preparing for the official opening of the inspirational new WillowSpace sculpture at Oxford Brookes University.