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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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UK’s Top Creative Arts University Outside London
Complete University Guide 2026
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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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QS Stars Rated Excellent for Teaching
Rated 5 Stars ‘Excellent’ for Teaching by QS Stars, a globally recognised university rating system
Latest News
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BA Photography •In conversation with: Joe Coleman, BA (Hons) Photography graduate
Joe tells us about his current work and how the skills he learned at Norwich have helped shape his practice in computer generated imagery. -
Alumni •In conversation with: Carrie Clarke, MA Fine Art Graduate
MA Fine Art graduate Carrie Clarke reflects on her experience at Norwich University of the Arts, from exploring new materials to building confidence in her practice as a sculptor. -
BA Animation •Success for Norwich Graduates at Royal Television Society East Student Awards
Norwich students were nominated across seven categories, with Henry Schwind, a graduate from BA (Hons) Film and Moving Image Production, winning the Craft – Camerawork category. -
East Gallery •Culture in Norwich: East Gallery
Claire Allerton, East Gallery Curator, discusses everything our city-centre art space has to offer – and why a visit to Olivia Sterling’s Pity the Meat! exhibition is a must this spring. -
Alumni •Norwich ranked in QS World University Rankings for Art and Design
Norwich University of the Arts has been ranked in the 201–300 band globally for Art and Design in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, marking its first-ever inclusion in the internationally recognised ranking. -
MA Communication Design •In conversation with: Bevan Dolon, MA Communication Design
Bevan shares his design influences, creative practice and experience studying a postgraduate degree at Norwich University of the Arts. -
East Gallery •Sterling vs Bacon: Artists in dialogue in Olivia Sterling’s Pity the Meat! Exhibition
Pity the Meat! sees artist Olivia Sterling’s work in dialogue with the 1959 Francis Bacon painting, Two Figures in a Room. Eddy Frankel, art critic and former art and culture editor for Time Out, explores what brings them together – and sets them apart. -
BA Animation •Access and representation in a changing landscape: How women can shape the future of computer arts and technology
Access and representation remain central issues for the computer arts and technology industries. Helen Piercy, Animation Lecturer at Norwich, explores the opportunities emerging for graduates in a rapidly changing landscape. -
Institution •Director of Research Development collaborates with TED-Ed on new animation
Professor Alison Goodrum worked with the TED-Ed team to develop the short film which explores the history of hats. -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts showcases institutional and research achievements to Research England
The University was delighted to welcome representatives from Research England, to share key institutional and research developments. -
Institution •Norwich appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Norwich University of the Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Wright as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. -
BA Textile Design •In conversation with: Lucy Perry, MA Textile Design
Lucy shares her experience of creating a 360° digital installation, in a collaborative exploration of nature and technology. -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts earns prestigious 5-star QS Star Excellence rating fo Teaching
Norwich University of the Arts has been awarded an overall four-star rating in the prestigious QS Stars University Ratings, marking a significant milestone in the University’s first-ever submission to the internationally recognised assessment framework. -
Employability •Norwich University of the Arts celebrates 10 years of the Big Book Crit
Hundreds of Norwich students have shared their work with leading creative professionals over the last decade. -
East Gallery •Announcing the East Gallery Fellows 2025-2026
Norwich University of the Arts is pleased to announce the selected awardees of this year's East Gallery Fellowship. -
BA Business Management •Dean of Creative Education Awarded Prestigious Principal Fellowship from Advance HE
The University is delighted to announce that Hilary Carlisle, Dean of Creative Education and Professor of Design, has been awarded Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) by Advance HE
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 Heung
Design for Publishing graduate
What’s On
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Degree Shows • Thursday 3 September 2026 – Wednesday 9 September 2026Postgrad Festival 2026
Norwich’s Master’s graduates present their end-of-year shows, with a 6-day exhibition this September. -
Summer School • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday 26 August 2026Week 6 – Creative Identity: Finding your artistic voice through play
This workshop helps creatives experiment with illustration techniques while exploring the wide range of careers within the industry. -
Summer School • 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wednesday 19 August 2026Week 5 – Sweat as Material: Biomaterials and the Future of Fashion
This workshop explores the future of fashion through biomaterials, experimental textiles, and innovative design practices. -
Summer School • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday 12 August 2026Week 4 – Space as Story: The Art of Visual Merchandising
This workshop explores how brands use space, styling, and interior design to create immersive customer experiences. -
Summer School • 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wednesday 5 August 2026Week 3 – Hidden Architecture: Sacred Geometry as a Compositional Tool
This workshop explores how artists use sacred geometry and compositional frameworks to create balanced, visually engaging imagery. -
Summer School • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday 29 July 2026Week 2 – CON' ARTIST: An Artist's Guide to World Building
This workshop explores advanced techniques for creating believable fake brands and consumer culture in games and digital worlds. -
Summer School • 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wednesday 22 July 2026Week 1 – Advertise Anything: Idea Development for Advertising
This workshop helps creatives sharpen their idea generation, copywriting, and art direction skills through real-world advertising challenges. -
Graduation • 11:00 am Tuesday 14 July 2026 – 5:00 pm Wednesday 15 July 2026Graduation
Summer celebrations to mark achievements of graduates -
Schools and Teacher Events • Tuesday 20 January 2026 – Tuesday 7 July 2026ENCOMPASS: Art Across Borders
This term we are delighted to be launching a new CPD programme for teachers -
East Gallery • 12:00 pm Friday 8 May 2026 – 4:00 pm Saturday 27 June 2026Olivia Bax: Wind Eyes
Olivia Bax’s new collection of works made for East Gallery, explores how openings, screens and thresholds shape our experience of space. -
Degree Shows • Friday 12 June 2026 – Thursday 25 June 2026Undergrad Festival 2026
Join us for an exciting 12-day exhibition, showcasing the work of our 2026 Norwich graduates. -
Peter Cook: Wonder Hub • 6:00 pm Sunday 21 June 2026 – 6:30 pm Wednesday 24 June 2026New Metaphors for Imagining Futures
Join us for an immersive and international masterclass workshop, hosted by the Institute for Sustainable Worlds. -
Workshops • 9:45 am – 4:15 pm Friday 12 June 2026Teacher, Technician, and Adviser Day 2026
Attention creative teachers, technicians, and careers advisers! -
External Events • Saturday 23 May 2026 – Saturday 30 May 2026Norwich Games Festival
Norwich Games Festival partners with Norwich University of the Arts to present unique opportunities to learn, discover, and work in the games industry. -
Exhibitions • 12:00 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 – 5:00 pm Friday 15 May 2026Off Earth
An exhibition exploring human presence in space through objects that have been accidentally dropped or deliberately placed by the 642 people who have travelled there. -
East Gallery • Friday 27 February 2026 – Saturday 18 April 2026Olivia Sterling: Pity the Meat!
Rising British painter Olivia Sterling presents new work alongside Francis Bacon’s Two Figures in a Room (1959).
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norwichuniarts How do you create a colour? 🎨 We caught up with our @norwichuni_textiledesign students as they took part in a hands-on @duluxuk workshop – experimenting with pigments, testing combinations and developing their own unique shades. From initial ideas to final samples, this was a chance to explore colour in a completely new way and see their creations brought to life. #Colour #ColourMixing #ColourCreation #Dulux #CreativeEducation (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Congratulations to our MA Textiles and @norwichuni_fineart students, who presented their work at the @vamuseum last week 👏 Set within The Globe, their exhibition – Echoes – brought together 30 works exploring reverberation, reflection, memory and sound – engaging with surrounding collections and responding to layered histories and personal narratives. Swipe to explore our highlights from the installation ✨ 📸 Kevin Freeman #Textiles #FineArt #Exhibition #VictoriaAndAlbertMuseum (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Calling all teachers, technicians and advisers 📣 You’re invited to join us for a day of creativity, collaboration and hands-on workshops, designed to inspire fresh ideas for the classroom and beyond. 🗓 Friday 12 June, 9:45 – 4:15pm ✨ Free to attend 🎨 Creative workshops across art, design, media and technology 🤝 Network with educators and industry specialists This event is open to external teachers, technicians and advisers from beyond the University. Don’t miss your chance to connect and share experiences, insights and best practice. Book now at the link in bio! 📸 Andi Sapey #Teacher #Technician #Advisor #Education #Norwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Not everything that goes to space comes back… Off-Earth, an installation by artist Louis Nixon, uncovers the objects left behind by astronauts across decades of space travel – reconstructed from archives, mission footage and telescope observations. 📍 Havers Road, Norwich 🗓 Tuesday 12 – Friday 15 May, 12–5pm 🎟 FREE, no booking required Presented by Norwich University of the Arts as part of the @nnfest. Plan your visit via the link in bio. 📷 @louismaxnixon #OffEarth #NNFestival #NorwichEvents #SpaceArt #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🎨 What’s it like studying Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts? We asked student @beccavosborne to share her experience of the Intensive MA – and how postgraduate study has helped refine her illustration practice, building on her undergraduate experience while pushing her work in new directions. Thinking about postgraduate study in @norwichuni_illustration? Explore the course now via the link in bio. #MAIllustration #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #PostgraduateIllustration #CreativePractice #Masters (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🚨 Final call for entries for our Beyond the Frame photography competition! To help you feel inspired, we caught up with Fashion student @evie.bee_fashion. Evie entered Beyond the Frame in 2022, won the Judges’ Choice, and is now studying with us! That one submission didn’t just get Evie noticed; it helped shape her creative path. Today, Evie is studying @norwichuni_fashion and photographing her designs as part of her practice. Could your work be next? ⏳ Entries close at 5pm on 22 May Find out how to take part at the link in bio. #BeyondTheFrame #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #FashionStudents #CreativeCareers #StudentSuccess (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Looking for art exhibitions in Norwich? 👀 Step into Wind Eyes, a new contemporary sculpture exhibition by Olivia Bax at @eastgallery_norwichuni. Inspired by the Old Norse word for ‘window’ (vindauga), Bax invites you to experience light, scale and perspective in a completely new way. ✨ Launch: Thursday 7 May, 5 – 7pm 🥂 Free refreshments | No booking required 🗓️ Exhibition runs 8 May – 27 June 2026 🎟️ Free entry Plan your visit at the link in bio! 📸 @olivia_bax_ #NorwichEvents #ArtInNorwich #ThingsToDoInNorwich #NorwichArt #VisitNorwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Spend a study day in Norwich with Georgia 📚✨ From cosy coffee spots to quiet library corners, it’s all about finding that perfect balance between focus and fresh air. Where’s your go-to study spot? #StudyDay #NorwichLife #StudentLife #StudyWithMe #ApplyNow (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts The final frame before the runway ✨ Our third year Fashion students have stepped into their last chapter, capturing the vision, craft and countless hours behind every stitch. Next stop: @graduatefashionfoundation this June! From concept to creation, this is just the beginning. Check out our @norwichuni_fashion courses at the link in bio. 📸 @denisailie 🧵 Stella Shykolenko, Savannah Parkinson-Snell, Alice Foster, Evie Ballaam, Harvey Roche, Tatiana Pereira, Dani Tabios, Eve Hipkin, Louisa Redelsperger, Sophia Pillay #GraduateFashionWeek #EmergingDesigners #FashionStudents #BehindTheSeams #NextInFashion (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Where would you be spending your time? 👀✨ From creative studios to cutting-edge specialist facilities, our spaces are where your ideas come to life! 👉 Discover it all for yourself at our next Open Day on Friday 19 June. Book now via the link in bio! #OpenDay #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #CreativeCampus #UKUni #Facilities (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Showcasing the next generation of animators 🎬 Inspired by the rich fishing heritage of Great Yarmouth, our Year Two Animation students have created a series of nine original films for the arts and heritage hub, The Ice House. Watch the trailer now and stay tuned for the exhibition launch, premiering this summer. 📽️ @outtherearts_uk, @norwichuni_animation_avfx, @theicehousegy 💛 Supported by @heritagefunduk, @archhfund, @greatyarmouthboroughcouncil, @aceagrams, Geoffrey Wattling Charity, Brineflow 🎵 Song of the Fishgutters, Tripple #AnimationShowcase #StudentWork #EmergingAnimators #CreativeCareers #ApplyNow (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Ever wondered what an artist and a factory worker have in common? In Sifting for Pips and Stalks, @sarah.horton_artist and @norwichuni_fineart Senior Lecturer, explores the relationship between repetition and mass production versus individual expression and personal creativity. 🗓 Open 25 April – 23 May 2026 📍 The Cut, Halesworth ✨ Plan your exhibition visit via @thecutartscentre’s link in bio. #Exhibition #FineArt #ArtAndLabour #CreativeProcess #SuffolkArt (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts A day in the life of a final year @norwichuni_acting student 🎭 Lizzie takes us behind the scenes for a day of rehearsals, character work and production development – fine-tuning every detail in preparation for the stage. Don’t miss you chance to catch the final performances this spring: Posh | The Good Person of Szechwan 🗓️ 29 April – 1 May 2026 📍@norwichtheatre, Stage Two 🎟️ Book your FREE tickets now at ‘Undergrad Festival 2026’ in the link in bio! #NorwichTheatreRoyal #NorwichEvents #ThingsToDoInNorwich #ActingStudents #Acting (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Discover new opportunities 🎓 Whether you’re looking to specialise or explore something new, our postgraduate courses are designed to support your future. Build advanced skills, expand your practice and gain the confidence to take your next step. 👉 Explore our Postgraduate courses at the link in bio. #PostgraduateStudy #MastersDegree #CreativeCareers #StudyInNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Contemporary art pioneers and global storytellers 🎨 Our Honorary Professors @thesinghtwins_art are internationally renowned for their work exploring social, political and cultural themes – challenging perspectives on art, heritage and identity. Hear their advice on building a career in the creative arts, and what this path has meant to them ✨ #ApplyNow #CreativeIndustry #Art #ContemporaryArt (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Save this for your next Norwich walk 📍 Perfect for a spring afternoon or a Sunday stroll, this route takes you along the River Wensum and through the Cathedral Quarter – packed with history, wildlife and some of the best views in the city! Look out for: 🦦 Swans and possible otter sightings 🏰 Historic landmarks 🌸 Spring blooms and blossom at every turn #Norwich #NorwichWalks #VisitNorwich #SpringInNorfolk #RiverWalk (opens in a new window)