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Kezia graduated with a First Class Honours back in 2020 and is now a designer for playful plush brand Noodall and embroidery artist

From BA (Hons) Illustration to embroidery artist to the stars: Kezia Lovell’s creative journey

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Staff and students accompany Arts University Plymouth lecturers Caroline Pedler and Jack Viant, who had work exhibited at the industry-leading Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Plymouth illustrators celebrated at Bologna Children’s Book Fair

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Interiors students at Arts University Plymouth hosted the Evolve Design Show at Custom House earlier in May

In Pictures: Innovative interior design trade show visits Plymouth’s Custom House

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With changes for applicants coming this year, we've created this handy guide to help you get your head round them

Student Finance - Changes for new applicants

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New partnership launches to support the retainment of creative graduates in the region

Arts University Plymouth & Eat Work Art partner on creative business incubation space at Light Studios

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Celebrating a new wave of creative talent for a changing world

See the work of creative graduates in Arts University Plymouth’s 2023 Summer Shows

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How are we halfway through the year already?! Here's some of our selected events for an exciting summer in Plymouth.

What's On in Plymouth - June 2023

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MIRROR-commissioned artist Rhys Morgan’s LGBTQIA+ sea shanty choir, ‘Seaweed in the Fruit Locker’, has been featured in Rolling Stone magazine.

As seen in Rolling Stone - Rhys Morgan’s Seaweed in the Fruit Locker

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Tom Bispham graduated from Arts University Plymouth in 2022 and has already worked with clients including DJ Tom Zanetti, Glastonbury Festival, and MISFITS Boxing

From surfer to social media content expert  – Meet graduate Tom Bispham

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Alumni Sharney Adams and Jeremy Lock from Twofour Post host a masterclass on picture grading and audio mixing on 22 May

The Secrets of Finishing Masterclass coming to Arts University Plymouth

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Hannah Cade supported the gallery’s social media and photographed their artwork

Fine Art student supports Brownston Gallery

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Illustration and Graphic Communication students Hannah Harvey and Liam Olczyk designed and produced a recipe booklet for users of the charity

Art and design students create accessible recipe book for Provide Devon charity

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17-year-old Arts University Plymouth student from Ivybridge commended in the national Design Challenge

Student Aaliyah Kempthorne commended by judges at the Royal Opera House

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Artist, researcher and curator joins the University as postgraduate lecturer

Dr Beth Richards joins Arts University Plymouth’s postgraduate centre

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Arts University Plymouth MA Textile Design graduate Natalia Lombardi works with sustainable biomaterials to replicate the vibrancy of carnival costumes

Carnival costumes meet sustainable biomaterials

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Arts University Plymouth awarded Silver in the Small or Specialist Institution category of the UK’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Best Small or Specialist Uni 2023 – Silver Winner

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Trying to figure out how to balance your finances between your studies and the rising cost of living? We’ve got some top tips and tricks to help you manage your money.

Managing the cost of living as a student

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BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduate Laura Scott is set to launch a new Plymouth business, Dimpsy’s Diner, following the success of her first business, Conscious Candy, which achieved a £1.3m turnover.

Entrepreneurial alumna Laura Scott set to launch new vegan venture

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After being awarded Best Small or Specialist University back in 2022, Arts University Plymouth was also awarded five £2k bursaries for students studying at the University. We met up with one of the winners, Rebecca Quinton

Whatuni Bursary awarded to Painting, Drawing & Printmaking student Rebecca Quinton

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Interiors students at Arts University Plymouth are hosting the Evolve Design Show at Custom House on 4 May 2023

Innovative interior design trade show comes to Plymouth’s Custom House

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Illustration student wins Global Challenges Award for eye catching zine

Foraging with award-winning Arts University Plymouth student Zara McDermott

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Is an MA the right choice for me? Before embarking on your postgraduate study journey you may have some reservations. Here’s our top five reasons why a Masters degree might be just for you

Five reasons to study a Masters degree

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Spring is officially here and it won’t be long until we’re treated to long summer days and hot sunny weather!

What's On in Plymouth - May 2023

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Arts University Plymouth celebrates conferment of professorship

Judith Noble appointed as Professor of Film and the Occult

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Twelve artists from across Devon and Cornwall explore the local and global challenges of connectivity between peoples and societies

In Pictures: ‘Bridge the Tamar’ brings South West artists together

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After being awarded Best Small or Specialist University back in 2022, Arts University Plymouth was also awarded five £2k bursaries for students studying at the University. We met up with one of the winners, Molly Sullivan, to talk about how the bursary has helped with her creative practice.

Whatuni Bursary awarded to Interior Design & Styling student Molly Sullivan

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Winners include current Student Union Manager Harriet Moore and Illustration lecturer Jack Viant as well as Craft & Material Practices and Pre-degree alumni

Celebrating 30 Under 30

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World-renowned photographer Dominic Marley discussed his approach to shooting sports campaigns for brands such as Nike and Adidas

Top UK sportswear photographer Dominic Marley visits Fashion Communication

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Molly created the interior design for sustainability and cost-of-living initiative The Prom Cellar, where Year 11 students can buy a prom outfit for only £20

Arts University Plymouth student designs interior for Plymouth’s Prom Cellar

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Louise Sharland, Employability and Careers Advisor, is on hand to help you plan the next step of your creative career journey

What Next… Planning Your Career Journey

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Students Tamara Wojcik, Kira Sharples and Harriet Rawlings create mural on Union Street to document and celebrate migrant communities in Plymouth

Celebrating Plymouth migrants with Nudge Community Builders & Arts University Plymouth

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Arts University Plymouth hosts launch event for ‘The Dance Of Moon and Sun - Ithell Colquhoun, British Women and Surrealism’

Examining the diverse legacy of Ithell Colquhoun at Arts University Plymouth

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‘RICHARD KENTON WEBB Vol. 5, Drawings from the Albers Series and Paintings from the Ongoing Manifesto Series’ – 14 April to 24 June 2023 at Benjamin Rhodes Arts

Painting as a subversive activity - Artist Richard Webb exhibits at Benjamin Rhodes Arts

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BAFTA-nominated film director Oscar Sharp recently visited Fashion Communication students to discuss the innovative use of artificial intelligence

The future of AI: For Fashion Communication it all looks very promising.

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Honours awarded at the city’s arts university’s first Graduation ceremony since formally achieving university status

Arts University Plymouth awards Honorary Fellowships to Kurt Jackson and Zowie Broach

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Artist and designer Sarah Clarkson left her career in banking to pursue an undergraduate crafts degree, finding a way to combine her interest in sustainability with her creative practice

Experimenting with biomaterials at Arts University Plymouth

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Ella Light graduated from Fashion Communication with a First Class Honours in 2019

Fashion Communication graduate creating content for wagamama

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HE Learning Development Advisor at Arts University Plymouth, Karen Welton, has published an article about Dyslexia in Higher Education

Karen Welton – Supporting students with dyslexia

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Charlie Wise graduated from Arts University Plymouth’s BA (Hons) Fashion Communication degree in 2019

Fashion Communication alumni e-commerce photographer for Pro:Direct

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With the days getting longer and warmer, spring is definitely in the air, plus there's plenty of activities to do in Plymouth this month.

What's On in Plymouth - April 2023

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Andrew Girdler, who attended the arts university’s Pre-Degree campus in 2015, now works as a graphic designer for the eco-conscious clothing brand

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Harry Chadwick, who graduated from BA (Hons) Craft & Material Practices in 2022 with First Class honours has won Rising Stars 2023!

Craft graduate Harry Chadwick wins Rising Stars 2023

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Arts University Plymouth students Sirun Chiarini and Caroline Barr spent a week assisting in maintaining the Eden Project’s Core Gallery

Crafts students experience life at the Eden Project

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Painting, Drawing & Printmaking graduate and current MA Painting student Jo Haskins is the subject of a new exhibition, Arctic Impressions, in The Brownston Gallery, Devon.

Arctic Impressions by Jo Haskins

‘Bridge the Tamar’ brings South West artists together

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Academics and students from Arts University Plymouth partner with National Trust Saltram to better understand natural alternatives to synthetic dyes

Plymouth textile experts launch sustainable dye garden

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Alumni Bonnie Mustoe-Whitehill, Harry Chadwick and Gail Stubbs are showing their pieces at the bi-annual craft exhibition

Crafts students showcase their work at MAKING IT 2023

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BA (Hons) Fashion Communication student wins at the inaugural ?syllabus awards, supported by Vans

Harry Langford wins size? x Vans Styling and Creative Direction award

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City-centre Barclays Plymouth exhibits artwork by eight Arts University Plymouth MA students and graduates

Barclays showcases talented artists from Arts University Plymouth

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Artist Jenny Evans appointed as Digital Content & Social Media Officer

Award-winning entrepreneur joins Arts University Plymouth

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Arts University Plymouth played host to international glass blowing symposium, Melting Pot, which took place on March 18 and 19 2022, as part of the UK's national celebrations for the United Nations-designated International Year of Glass.

Looking back on Melting Pot: Hot Glass Gathering

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Arts University Plymouth students team up with the Village Hub to celebrate local ecology as part of the Green Minds project

Stoke community celebrates nature in Blockhouse Park

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Textiles students benefited from a visit from Daniel Heath who demonstrated his screen printing techniques

Award-winning textile designer Daniel Heath visits Arts University Plymouth

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March is already looking like a busy month in Plymouth, so here's some of the exciting events happening around the city so you don’t miss a thing.

What's On in Plymouth - March 2023

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Costume students launch The Sewcial Guild to sharing their sewing skills with members of the local community

The Sewcial Guild share sewing skills in Plymouth

Five students sit on a black sofa, at a white table, whilst one puts the kettle on in the kitchen. The space is bright and clean and is one of Clever Student Lets' shared halls.

There are many reasons to study in the city of Plymouth, but there’s also the fact that Plymouth is one of the safest places to live in the UK.

Why you can feel safe living in Plymouth

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Tucked away in the basement of the Barclays Bank in Plymouth’s city centre, students showed their work at the Mid-Stream MA Show

In Pictures: Mid-Stream: MA Show

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Alongside our vibrant culture, Plymouth offers a huge variety of inspiring and creative events, contemporary arts venues and a wealth of independent and nationally recognised bars, restaurants and shops.

Get to know Plymouth

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The Zabludowicz Collection hosts Arts University Plymouth graduate’s first dedicated solo show

Molly Erin McCarthy brings Cornwall to London in solo exhibition

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Work by Logan Davies showcased in the UK’s biggest annual photography exhibition