Research - Art | Birmingham City University We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our cookie policy to manage your settings. Saved courses Search website RAAD Research in Art, Architecture, and Design A world class environment for practice-based research RAAD is BCU’s 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 Activisms Lifeworlds Discover Lifeworlds Material Encounters Discover Material Encounters Printing History and Culture Discover Printing History and Culture Urban Cultures Discover Urban Cultures Creative Pedagogies Discover Creative Pedagogies CCVA Asia Find out more Made and Worn Explore Made and Worn Our projects Discover research projects in the Centre for Research in Art, Architecture and Design here. Discover our projects Our staff Birmingham City University 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. Meet research staff 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. Find out more PGR studio The PGR Studio facilitates a mass of activity and information about postgraduate research student (PGR) provision in the in the School of Arts at Birmingham City University. Find out about the PGR studio Pete James Collection Prize Birmingham City University in collaboration with Visual Culture in Britain Journal (Taylor & Francis) is pleased to announce the Pete James Collection Prize The Pete James Collection Prize invites applicants to spend time with the Pete James Collection at Birmingham City University. Find out more 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. Read our blog Recent searches No recent searches Popular searches Virtual Tour Interview advice Postgraduate study Scholarships Open Days Suggested searches Accommodation Life in Birmingham Reaching beyond Graduate Scholarship Degree Apprenticeships