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Find out the Christmas 2024 opening times here.

Christmas Opening Times

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It’s one month until Christmas, let the festivities begin!

What’s On in Plymouth - November 2024

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Benito Juarez, Founder of the Floating Fab Lab, talks to Arts University Plymouth about his work to build a series of floating laboratories in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Making Futures: An Interview with Benito Juarez, Rainforest Innovator

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BA (Hons) Costume Production students have collaborated with artist and writer Ethan Pennell, bringing illustrations from his Dartmoor Folklore Map to life.

Costume students bring Dartmoor folklore to life

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Arts University Plymouth graduate Megan Trapnell collaborated with Princess Yachts on a pilot project to create high-end fashion items from surplus manufacturing material

Graduate designer launches luxury sustainable fashion line with Princess Yachts in Cannes

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Arts University Plymouth has been ranked as one of the top three universities in the United Kingdom for interior design courses, according to The Guardian University Guide 2025.

#3 in the UK for Interior Design

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Arts University Plymouth BA (Hons) Costume Production students and staff collaborated with Plymouth Marine Laboratory to create the 3D printed dress to raise awareness of the vulnerability and importance of marine plankton.

3D printed plankton dress arrives at The Box from Buckingham Palace

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At just 17, Arts University Plymouth Pre-Degree student Finley McDonald has won a national competition and landed his stunning photo of a kingfisher on the cover of The Week Junior Science+Nature magazine. Discover his inspiring journey as a young wildlife photographer.

Pre-Degree photographer Finley McDonald takes front cover on The Week Junior with award-winning photo

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Marking the end of their postgraduate studies, Arts University Plymouth hosted the launch of the MA Graduate Show 2024, showcasing a diverse range of student work, including painting, ceramics, photography, jewellery, and more. Visitors from industry, family, and the public explored innovative projects within a thriving postgraduate community.

In Pictures: MA Graduate Show 2024

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As they prepare for the next steps in their creative journey, meet the talented 17 and 18-year-old artists graduating from our Pre-Degree campus.

Class of 2024: Pre-Degree Ones To Watch

Explore the cutting-edge work of Arts University Plymouth's MA Class of 2024. From rewilding drawing practices to immersive identity installations and ethereal glass dreamscapes, discover the emerging artists pushing the boundaries of contemporary creativity.

Rewilding Drawing, Immersive Identities, and Dreamscapes in Glass: The MA Class of 2024 Ones to Watch

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From affordable living to cultural events, find out why Plymouth is a top city to live in as a student

Why Plymouth is the Perfect Place for Students

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MIRROR and Arts University Plymouth are hosting Bloomberg New Contemporaries, a prestigious national exhibition featuring work by the next generation of artists, which returns to the city for the first time in 60 years.

Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2024

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Arts University Plymouth ranked 2nd out of every university in Britain for Teaching Excellence by national university guide

#2 in the UK for Teaching Excellence – Daily Mail University Guide

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A huge welcome to all of the new students joining Arts University Plymouth this September and a huge welcome back to all of our students! Let Freshers’ begin…

What’s On In Plymouth - September 2024

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Unleash your creativity this Freshers' Week at Arts University Plymouth! Dive into unique events, make meaningful connections, and explore new opportunities in your creative community.

Find Your Creative Flow: Freshers' Week at Arts University Plymouth

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The exhibition will run from Friday 30 August to Thursday 5 September at MIRROR gallery in Arts University Plymouth and in Studio 11 on Regent Street, Plymouth.

Arts University Plymouth’s MA Graduate Show 2024

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Ticket sales launch for Making Futures 2024: ‘Beyond Objects - Materiality at the Edge of Making’, including keynote speech from one of the architects of the MIT global Fab Lab initiative, plus contributions from leading international thinkers in materiality, biomaterials and sustainability.

Arts University Plymouth Announces Fab Foundation President Sherry Lassiter as Keynote Speaker for Making Futures 2024

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Extended Diploma students from Arts University Plymouth’s Pre-Degree & Sixth Form centre are celebrating as they receive the results of their qualifications and prepare to progress to university, employment and beyond. Arts University Plymouth students have achieved results that are above national benchmarks for the 8th year in a row

Creative Extended Diploma students at Arts University Plymouth celebrate results day

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Discover why Plymouth is an ideal choice for students. Named one of the world's top underrated travel destinations by Time Out, this vibrant city offers stunning coastlines, a rich cultural scene, and an exceptional student experience. Explore the city's attractions, including the iconic Tinside Lido, and learn about studying at Arts University Plymouth.

Britain’s Ocean City Shines as a Top Travel Destination: Plymouth, A Perfect Place to Study and Explore.

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From university-wide awards given out at Arts University Plymouth's annual Graduate Shows to the internships and work placements offered by creative industry partners, here's a roundup of some notable winners of awards and internships in 2024.

Award winners from the Graduate Shows 2024

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Times Higher Education has analysed the results of the National Student Survey 2024 to understand which UK university has the most satisfied students. Arts University Plymouth ranks as number two in the UK for most satisfied students

Arts University Plymouth ranked #2 in the UK

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21-year-old Brandon Burch from Plymouth and 25-year-old Zara Lily McDermott from Kent win coveted Best in Show awards at D&AD New Blood Festival 2024

Illustration students win Best in Show at D&AD New Blood Festival 2024

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Theatre Royal Plymouth, ‘The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical’ and course leaders from BA (Hons) Costume Production and BA (Hons) Fashion Design degrees at Arts University Plymouth have revealed the winning designs to be showcased alongside the exclusive pre-West End debut of the ‘The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical’.

Fashion students and graduates showcased in launch of Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical

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Working with GuildHE, UKADIA, Creative UK and a steering group of other creative specialist higher education providers, Arts University Plymouth has helped to launch a new report on ‘The Value of Creative Graduates’.

Championing the value of creative graduates

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Students from our postgraduate and Pre-Degree communities have been selected as winners of the 'Children and Young People’s Portrait Competition', a competition organised by The Box, Plymouth, and Arts University Plymouth, in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery.

MA and Pre-Degree students win Children and Young People’s Portrait Competition

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Clearing can be a bit of a confusing process, so we've pulled together all your frequently asked questions to clear things up!

Worried About Clearing? Here's Everything You Need To Know

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Postgraduate course leader Dr Tom Milnes and Associate Professor Stephanie Owens, Dean of Arts, Design & Media, are available for informal one to one chats about our range of postgraduate study options.

Ignite your creativity: Book an informal chat to discuss our postgraduate courses

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21-year-old Arts University Plymouth BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Marketing student makes the shortlist for influential digital creativity award

Mia Kinchin shortlisted for Adobe Digital Edge Award

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We sit down with BA (Hons) Fashion Alumna Molly Adlington and find out what her experience of clearing was like, as well as share useful resources and tips.

Clearing Made Easy: A Journey to Finding the Perfect University Fit

Students have rated Arts University Plymouth as the top arts university in the UK in almost every category of annual student survey

Another excellent year for Arts University Plymouth in the National Student Survey 2024

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Graduating BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking student Chris Stone was selected in the Graduate Shows as the winner of the Brownston Gallery Award 2024.

Chris Stone wins Brownston Gallery Fresh Talent Award 2024

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BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling student Alexa Yapp wins Highly Commended in the Digital category of the BIID Student Drawing Competition 2024

Graduating Interior Design student Highly Commended by British Institute of  Interior Design

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of creative talent for a changing world

Ones to Watch from Arts University Plymouth's Graduate Shows 2024

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Arts University Plymouth students excel at the prestigious Association of Photographers national awards 2024, winning Best in Show, Gold in the Places category and Silver in the People category.

Best in Show at AOP Student Awards 2024

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Arts University Plymouth joins Visual Arts South West to commission a number of resources to help support recent graduates and early career artists.

New resources for graduates and early career artists

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Go behind the scenes and discover work-in-progress by MA students from 20 June to 22 June in Plymouth city centre.

Postgraduate Open Studios for Arts University Plymouth

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Students on their second year studying BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Marketing made over Mutley Plain’s Shekinah charity shop

Charity shop gets new look thanks to Arts University Plymouth students

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The Imprint Lab at Arts University Plymouth is home to our Fine Print Studio and workshops, Digital Print Bureau, and a wide range of digital and traditional printmaking processes.

Meet our Fine Print Studio Coordinators

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Ray Goodwin is a Central Stores Technician in our Equipment Resource Centre. His speciality is analogue photographic equipment, film processing and scanning.

Meet our Technicians – Ray Goodwin

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Beth Mundy graduated from BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling in 2022 and has already undertaken a number of industry roles. Now a Junior Retailer Designer at Vispring, we caught up with Beth to hear more about her career in interior design.

Crafting interiors for global showrooms: Meet interior designer Beth Mundy

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Second-year BA (Hons) Animation & Games student Imtithal Rafi recently completed her first professional animation commission, which featured in the second series of the popular BBC crime drama ‘Beyond Paradise’.

Imtithal Rafi animates for BBC series ‘Beyond Paradise’

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BA (Hons) Fashion Design students recently travelled to St Ives for ‘THE NEW RURAL // Building Fashion Communities at the Edge,’ a symposium exploring the intersection of fashion and rural communities

Exploring Fashion at the edge of rural communities

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BA (Hons) Graphic Design students collaborated on a live brief for Trevi’s Reclaim The Night March, creating impactful placards through screen printing.

Empowering Women and Girls’ Voices Through Collaborative Design

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As an applicant to a masters course, you will have developed a body of work or project that is representative of your achievements as a creative practitioner. We want to begin a conversation about how your work can move to the next level, your portfolio work aids this discussion.

Curating your postgraduate portfolio

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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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Workshop Coordinator Harrison Newman developed the easel for Painting, Drawing & Printmaking student Amy Lee-Julien

Arts University Plymouth crafts innovation with bespoke easel for wheelchair-using student

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Arts University Plymouth Senior Lecturer recognised at Royal Garden Party for over 35 years in creative education

Helen Markes celebrated for lifelong commitment to creative education

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We’re halfway through the year already! How has that happened?!

What's On in Plymouth - June 2024

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Academic Skills Lecturer Camille Dalais-Leacher teaches students on our Extended Diploma in Art & Design, as well as specialising in teaching GCSE English to students who need extra support in order to get the most out of their studies.

Meet the Pre-Degree team – Camille Dalais-Leacher

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Kaspa Clarke, who is studying BA (Hons) Illustration, illustrated the book for author Amie Taylor, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Illustration student shines light on diversity with ‘Pride Families’ illustrations

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We sat down with Jasmine to find out more about her journey at Arts University Plymouth, which has included pursuing her lifelong dream of working with Disney, as well as working on costumes for Richard III at The Globe Theatre.

Meet costume designer Jasmine Atkinson

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A student chosen from each institution will win a trophy, a two-week graphic design internship and a cash prize

Plymouth Design Forum launches the ‘Student of the Year’ award in collaboration with Arts University Plymouth and University of Plymouth

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Harriet’s solo exhibition ‘Taking care of the yolk’ is currently on display at MIRROR, until 8 June 2024

Artist Harriet Bowman wins prestigious Mark Tanner Sculpture award

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Plymouth Design Forum supports BA (Hons) Graphic Design students at Arts University Plymouth by providing industry insights, networking opportunities, and mentoring.

Plymouth Design Forum supports Graphic Design students

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Call out for submissions from local fashion designers with the winning designs being showcased in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s foyer during the musical’s run

Callout for submissions with Theatre Royal Plymouth and The Devil Wears Prada

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We sat down with Julia to find out more about what motivates her as an educator and artist, and what it is about Arts University Plymouth that offers the most exciting energy.

Meet the Pre-Degree team – Julia Stean, Fashion and Textiles

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Photographer Nicholas J R White, an alumni of Arts University Plymouth, is the subject of ‘Embracing the Familiar’, a new film by Canadian documentary photographer and filmmaker Kyle McDougall.

Photographer Nicholas J R White’s love letter to Dartmoor

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BA (Hons) Film & Screen graduate Sam Evans wins Student of the Year and his film ‘More Than Friends’ wins Entertainment & Comedy Drama Award

Arts University Plymouth Film graduate Sam Evans wins at RTS Awards 2024

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Artist Michele Carragher, a Costume Embroiderer in the film and television industry, recently visited Arts University Plymouth as a Visiting Lecturer for BA (Hons) Costume Production and BA (Hons) Textile Design students.