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Why Norwich?
We take pride in offering an experience and creating a community that you can be proud to be a part of. Here are some of our latest achievements.
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Triple gold-rated University
Awarded by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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Top 30 Best Art Schools
Top 30 Best Art Schools in the World by The Rookies 2023
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UK Creative Arts UniversityHighly ranked by the Complete University Guide 2024
Latest News
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BA Games Art and Design •East of England set to become UK’s next Games Cluster, says landmark report
A major new report is calling for the creation of a Games Cluster for the East of England — positioning the region as a national leader in creative technology and immersive media. -
BA Games Art and Design •Norwich awarded Best Education Initiative at the TIGA UK Games Industry Awards
TIGA, who represent the UK video games industry, have recognised the University’s commitment to graduate success and industry-focused learning in their 2025 awards. -
BA Animation •Cutting edge Sony Virtual Production Studio puts Norwich on the map for the future of film and gaming
Norwich University of the Arts and Sony open new landmark facility for students, creators and the community. -
BA Animation •Norwich named top UK university for production excellence in visual effects
The University has been placed in three categories in the 2025 Rookies Global School Rankings, including the top five for Production Excellence – Visual Effects. -
BA Photography •Entries open for Norwich's 2026 Beyond the Frame photography competition
Entries are now open for our annual photography competition, open to students aged 11 to 19 around the world. -
BSc Degree •Norwich University welcomes new academics to its Psychology and Computer Science courses
Lyndsey Wallace joins the University as Senior Lecturer for BSc (Hons) Psychology, with Jawwad Chattha joining as Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Computer Science. -
BA Architecture •Norwich University of the Arts presents the Peter Cook: Wonder Hub
Norwich University has launched the Peter Cook: Wonder Hub, a vibrant and interactive space for thinking, making, showcasing and debating the creative arts. -
BA Graphic Communication •Norwich students celebrate success at 2025 Creative Conscience Awards
Students from Norwich University of the Arts have been recognised across categories in this year’s awards, which showcase work focusing on social or environmental impact -
BA Games Art and Design •Norwich graduates recognised at TIGA UK Games Education Awards
Charlie O'Shea, BA (Hons) Games Art and Design has been named 'Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Designer' -
BA Film and Moving Image Production •Dear future international students – Diya Vaya, BA (Hons) Film and Moving Image Production
Diya writes about the experience of moving to Norwich from Nairobi, and her advice to future international students. -
Course •Inside Interchange Week with Stokely Howard of Trendy Grandad
Stokely Howard, Co-Founder and Creative Director of video production company Trendy Grandad, shares his reflections on Norwich’s cross-course collaboration week. -
MA Communication Design •Norwich announces Sustainability Award winners at Postgrad Festival 2025
Norwich University of the Arts' Sustainability Awards celebrate students’ commitment to sustainable and ethical practice. -
Research •Shape Shift Converse Rework: Authentic co-creation of art in mental health settings
Exploring the story, impact and legacy of the Rivers Centre Project at Hellesdon Hospital. -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts Makes Historic Debut in Main Guardian University Guide
Norwich University of the Arts has marked a historic milestone, with its first-ever appearance in the Guardian University Guide’s national rankings. -
BA Animation •Norwich University of the Arts celebrates becoming a Rookies Certified School
Norwich University of the Arts has been named as a Rookies Certified School. -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts acquires Mechanism by artist Andrew Kearney
The kinetic installation, which transforms the sounds of Norwich into a daily light sequence, was commissioned in 2024 as a temporary intervention for the University’s historic Bank Plain building.
Life at Norwich
Our campus is a vibrant and creative hub in the heart of Norwich’s cultural quarter, nestled amongst galleries, shops, cafes and bars.
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“Norwich University of Arts is a truly incredible environment to foster and nurture creativity.”
Chancellor
Amma Asante MBE
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“Being in a design studio is a great experience. You’re working on different aspects of the same project, and you also get to learn from each other.”
Leona HeungDesign for Publishing graduate
What’s On
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Screening • 12:00 am Saturday 27 September 2025 – 12:00 am Sunday 5 October 2025Sustainable Fashion Week 2025
Join us for an inspiring and creative programme of talks, hands-on workshops and film screenings, as we celebrate Sustainable Fashion Week 2025. -
Exhibitions • 5:00 pm Thursday 16 October 2025 – 5:00 pm Friday 17 October 2025Launch of Peter Cook: Wonder Hub
The launch of the Peter Cook: Wonder Hub at Bank Plain, presenting Sir Peter Cook’s drawings in a new immersive format. -
Free Event • 10:00 am Saturday 8 November 2025 – 4:30 pm Wednesday 12 November 2025Hats Off! Hidden Histories of Millinery and Making
Led by Norwich University of the Arts in partnership with Norwich Castle, explore the hidden histories of hat-making as part of Being Human Festival. -
Exhibitions • 10:00 am Friday 19 September 2025 – 3:00 pm Sunday 21 September 2025When it's gone, it's gone
A multimedia exhibition of co-created artworks that explores the narratives of communities most immediately impacted by severe coastal erosion. -
Workshops • 12:00 am Monday 13 October 2025 – 12:00 am Saturday 13 December 2025QUEERiosity
Explore queerness and LGBTQ+ identities through practical workshops, before showcasing your final piece in an online showcase. -
East Gallery • 12:00 pm Friday 12 September 2025 – 4:00 pm Saturday 13 December 2025A Leap of Sympathy
Anna Perach's practice subverts conventional notions of softness and femininity. -
10:30 am – 1:15 pm Monday 18 August 2025Clearing Campus Tour
Join our Clearing campus tour on Monday 18 August, for your chance to explore Norwich University of the Arts. -
Exhibitions • 10:00 am Thursday 10 July 2025 – 3:00 pm Saturday 12 July 2025Norfolk Art and Design Competition exhibition
Explore our free Norfolk Art and Design Competition public exhibition of shortlisted and winning entries from Norfolk and England -
East Gallery • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tuesday 29 July 2025Exhibition tour with Marilou Chagnaud
Join us for a free lunchtime exhibition tour with Marilou Chagnaud and Curator, Claire Allerton. -
East Gallery • 1:30 pm Wednesday 30 July 2025 – 4:30 pm Thursday 31 July 2025Practical print workshop with Marilou Chagnaud
Join us for this free screen printing workshop with East Gallery Fellow, Marilou Chagnaud. -
Exhibitions • 10:00 am Thursday 3 July 2025 – 4:00 pm Sunday 27 July 2025Shape Shift Converse Rework
This co-creative exhibition at Hungate Medieval Art shares creative works resulting from a three-year collaborative project at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich. -
East Gallery • 12:00 pm Friday 4 July 2025 – 4:00 pm Saturday 30 August 2025The Sea, the Ghost and the Kite Maker
Marilou Chagnaud's exhibition delves into the geological phenomenon of erosion along the Norfolk coastline. -
Research Events • 9:00 am Wednesday 4 June 2025 – 6:30 pm Friday 6 June 2025Shared Seas: Coastal Encounters
A three-day programme of talks, panels and coastal encounters exploring how art and culture can shape global climate action. -
Degree Shows • 12:00 am Friday 5 September 2025 – 12:00 am Tuesday 9 September 2025Postgrad Festival 2025
Norwich’s Master’s graduates present their end-of-year shows, with a 5-day exhibition this September. -
Workshops • 9:45 am – 4:15 pm Friday 13 June 2025Teacher, Technician, and Adviser Day 2025
Calling all creative teachers, technicians and careers advisers! -
Degree Shows • 10:00 am Friday 13 June 2025 – 4:00 pm Thursday 26 June 2025Undergrad Festival 2025
Join us for an exciting 12-day exhibition, showcasing the work of our 2025 Norwich graduates.
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norwichuniarts AI is reshaping the creative world – and understanding its impact has never been more important. After this year’s Norwich AI Summit, we caught up with @robinfuller.art, Senior Lecturer in Animation and Visual Effects, to hear key insights from the event, and the opportunities and challenges AI is bringing to students and their creative practice. With thanks to Giancarlo Erra (of CopyForge and @audioshapesai) and Bill Banham (at The HR Gazette) for creating the space for such an important discussion. #AI #AISummit #Networking #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #UKUni (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts The East of England is poised to become the UK’s next major Games Cluster 🎮 Published today, our report with Connected Innovation — Beyond Entertainment: Games in the East 2025 — outlines a bold roadmap for high-value growth in one of the UK’s fastest-moving creative sectors. From a proposed Norwich Games Hub and regional Games Fund to innovation across healthcare, agritech and clean energy, the report shows how the East can turn creative excellence into economic strength. Read the full story and download a copy of the report at the link in bio. 📸 Nikki Rose, William Karenga and Ekaterina Shershneva #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #Games #Gaming #GamesReport #GamesIndustry (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts ✨ Just in: More of our favourite moments from Interchange 2025! Featuring circuit bending, bot building, motion capture, bringing characters to life – and so much more! 👀 Curious about what life at Norwich could be like for you? Our next Open Day is online on 10 December. Book your place now at the link in bio. 📸 Andi Sapey #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #Interchange #Interchange2025 #Collaboration #CreativeTech #StudentLife (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts This is Interchange Week – and we think it’s something special 🎥✨ It’s a week when students from across courses and year groups get to collaborate, experiment and create moments of discovery that push past creative boundaries. This year? We’ve seen circuit bending and sustainable stop motion, hardware hacking, motion capture and machine knitting – and so many inspiring new ways to create and connect. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and made it a week to remember 💛 #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #Interchange #Interchange2025 #Collaboration #UKUni #StudentLife (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🎉 We’ve been awarded Best Education Initiative at the TIGA UK Games Industry Awards 2025 🎮 The award celebrates: ✅ Our commitment to industry-focused learning ✅ Our innovative research ✅ Helping our students step confidently into careers in the games sector. A huge shoutout to our brilliant Games colleagues for this success. Read more at the link in bio! 📸 TIGA #TIGAAwards #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #GamesDesign #GamesDevelopment #GamesIndustry #CreativeEducation (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts At Norwich, learning something new is part of the everyday magic 🔮 This week, inspired by @wickedmovie, we traded broomsticks for screens and ink at our Open Sign-up screen printing session – available to all our students because here, everyone deserves the chance to screenprint 💚 🩷 #Wicked #WickedForGood #ForGood #ScreenPrinting #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #UKUni (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Ever wondered what next-generation filmmaking, gaming and VFX looks like? Step inside our @sonyprofilmmaking Virtual Production Studio at one of our upcoming Open Days and experience 6.7 million pixels of real-time, immersive backdrops for yourself! Bookings are open now for: • 22 November 2025 • 10 January 2026 Secure your spot via the link in bio 🎬 #VirtualProduction #SonyVERONA #OpenDay #DigitalStorytelling #NextGenFilmmaking #VFX #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🎉 Happy International Students’ Day! Today we’re celebrating all our students – from the UK and around the world – who have made Norwich their home – including Diya 💫 Diya moved to Norwich from Nairobi to study BA (Hons) Film and Moving Image Production with us. Read more about her journey, and the advice she has for future international students, via the link in bio. #InternationalStudentsDay #GlobalStudents #StudentStories #FilmAndMovingImage #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #StudyAbroad (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts ✨ Did you know that our Open Days offer much more than just a campus tour? They’re your backstage pass to creativity: from stepping inside our state-of-the-art facilities, to exploring our city-centre campus and meeting our brilliant student ambassadors – who’ll give you the real lowdown on life here. You’ll also get the chance to chat with our academics – the artists, designers, filmmakers and storytellers supporting the next generation of creatives. Come and see what your future could look like! 🎟️ Book your place at our next Open Day at the link in bio. #CreativeCampus #OpenDay #FutureCreative #StudentLife #UniVibes #BehindTheScenes (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts It’s official! Our new Virtual Production Studio is bringing Hollywood-style filmmaking to Norwich 🎉 Created in partnership with @sonyprofilmmaking, the studio is the first of its kind at a UK university to feature Sony VERONA panels and the VENICE camera to capture content – and beyond. The nine metre by four metre LED wall, with 6.7 million pixels of immersive, real-time backdrops, means our students can: ✨ Film a desert, cityscape or deep space without leaving the studio ✨ Blend live action with gaming and VFX in real time ✨ Experiment with tools used by major film and TV productions Ready to find out more? Get the latest news on the studio at the link in bio 🎬 📹 @copper.crayon 🎙️ Fran Wall, Technical Services Manager Toby Hills, Senior Technician Liam Wells, Course Leader for Film and Moving Image Production #Sony #StudioLaunch #FilmAndGaming #VirtualProduction #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #WeAreNorwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts “We liked the thought of blocky things forming blocs – coagulations, strings, molecules, conglomerates. It all hints at the granular nature of matter and the fabulous wonder of forms that appear and disappear.” ✨ This November, don’t miss your chance to catch the work of Norwich academics @desmondbrettstudio and @carlroweart – on show at @blocprojects in Sheffield. 📅 18-23 November 2025 ⏰ 10am – 4pm 📸 Untitled, fiberglass and pigment, Desmond Brett 2025 Koni Islund Kloun, acrylic paint on canvas, Carl Rowe 2024 #ExhibitingArtist #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #Artist #SheffieldExhibition #ContemporaryArt (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts ✨ #Throwback to: Make it Manifest(o), just one of the amazing opportunities our students have to explore, create and collaborate together, across courses and year groups. What’s been your favourite moment so far this term? Share it with us in the comments! 👇 📸 @denisailie #ThrowbackThursday #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #MakeItManifesto (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts We’ve had the best time celebrating @sustainablefashionweek_uk 2025! 💚 From our Recrafted Couture Exhibition, featuring undergraduate @norwichuni_fashion students’ work, to the vibrant Bundle dye and Tataki-zome workshops – we’ve loved being part of the Sustainable Fashion Week movement. Nina Dobson, Fashion Lecturer and Co-chair of the @norwichuni_sustainability Working Group, shares why the week has been so important to the University – and what sustainability means to us. #WeAreNorwich #Sustainability #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #SustainableFashionWeek #SFW2025 (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Wondering what to ask on your Open Day visit? 🤷 Our Student Ambassadors have you covered! Whether you’re keen to explore our cutting-edge facilities or curious about daily campus life, these are just some of the questions they recommend you ask… Want to get your questions answered in person? Book now to join us on one of our October Open Days – just head to the link in bio. #OpenDays #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #UKUni #VisitNorwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Our city campus has been buzzing with activity this September 🍂 Along with @norwichsu we’ve been busy celebrating Welcome Week, as well as Make it Manifest(o) – an opportunity for students across year groups to engage in collaborative projects that encourage creativity and build friendships across the university community. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the term will bring! 📸 Denisa Ilie #WelcomeWeek #FreshersFair #MakeItManifesto #CreativeCommunity #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #WeAreNorwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts From state-of-the-art facilities and workshops to seaside trips and the beautiful Cathedral 🤩 Are you ready to experience Norwich for yourself? Join us for one of our upcoming Open Days and discover everything our historic city-centre campus has to offer. Book your place via the link in bio ✨ #LifeInAFineCity #WeAreNorwich #ThisIsNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #OpenDay (opens in a new window)