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Together we make, experiment and innovate. <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/apply">Apply now</a> to start studying at our specialist <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree">Post-16 campus</a>, choose a <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses">BA (Hons) degree</a> with options available for <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate">September 2024</a> and <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/january-starts-and-distance-learning">January 2025</a> starts, or explore the <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate">Postgraduate courses</a> we have available.

Arts University Plymouth is home to a cross-disciplinary community of makers and thinkers, all of whom are seeking a critical space in which to interrogate and push the boundaries of their specialist interests and working practices. Our research community collaborate internally and externally to radically expand creative practice and propose new approaches to social justice and creative learning.

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Paul Fieldsend-Danks is Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive at Arts University Plymouth.

Professor Paul Fieldsend-Danks

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Professor Stephen Felmingham

Stephanie Owens

Associate Professor and Dean of Arts, Design and Media at Arts University Plymouth, Stephanie Owens is an interdisciplinary artist, creative researcher, and curator interested in the influence of digital networks on contemporary aesthetics and the production of subjectivity.

Associate Professor Stephanie Owens

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Mel Brown

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Dr Eddie Falvey

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Gayle Matthias is a Senior Lecturer & Course Leader for BA (Hons) Craft & Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth. Gayle is also a Subject Tutor in the postgraduate centre, applying her experience at the V&A and Museum of Glass to undergraduate and MA specialisms including ceramics, glass, and sculpture.

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Richard Kenton Webb

Award winning artist Richard Kenton Webb leads our BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking programme. Alongside more than 30 years experience in teaching at some of the most respected art colleges in the UK, Richard's work is exhibited and held in collections all over the world.

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Bridgette Ashton

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Katie Beasley

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Dr Helen Billinghurst

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Katie Furzer

Katie has over 15 years experience in the fashion industry, working as a freelance designer for brands including Dickies, SuperDry Japan, New Look and Timberland.

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Tim Gundry

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An award winning artist and printmaker, Barton Hargreaves studied at the Royal College of Art and his work is held in collections including the British Museum Fine Art Print Collection, the V&A Print Collection, and The Conran Foundation.

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Jason Marks is a designer exploring crafted objects, 3D printing and design technologies. He has a degree in 3D Design, specialising in ceramics and an MA in Design from Central St Martins.

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Heather Martin

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Dr Tom Milnes

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Jerry Moore

Amy Pike Lecturer on BA Hons Graphic Design and MA Visual Communication at Arts University Plymouth

Amy Pike

Jane Prior Lecturer for BA Hons Commercial Photography at Plymouth College of Art

Jane Prior

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Neil Rose

Monika Rycerz

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Gabriel Van Ingen is Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for BA (Hons) Photography and BA (Hons) Commercial Photography at Arts University Plymouth.

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Charlotte Warren

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Luke West

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Karen Clark (nee Welton) is a Learning Development Advisor at Arts University Plymouth

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Dr Alexandra Murphy

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Sarah King

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Our Research, Scholarship and Practice Activities gain national and international attention. Find out about our past and present research events and symposiums.

Events & Conferences

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Research Groups

Connect with the research-active staff that make up our university's outstanding academic expertise.

Research Staff

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Research and Scholarship at Arts University Plymouth is involved externally on regional, national and international levels. Find out about the research projects supported by or carried out by staff and students of the university.

Supported Projects

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Research & Innovation

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