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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 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 -
BA Degree •Norwich University of the Arts to Host ELIA Academy 2027
Norwich University of the Arts is delighted to announce that it has been selected as the host institution for the ELIA Academy 2027. -
BA Business Management •In conversation with Norwich’s newest lecturers in Marketing and Business Management
We joined Norwich's newest lecturers, Stephen Balmer-Walters and Laurie McAllister, to find out more about the University's Marketing and Business Management courses.
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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Free Event • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday 15 April 2026Beyond the Frame 2026
We’re excited to offer students the opportunity to take part in a FREE photography workshop led by internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer Ellie Rothnie, alongside Canon representatives. -
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. -
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). -
East Gallery • Saturday 31 January 2026 – Saturday 14 February 2026The Open Road
The Open Road reimagines the age-old tale of a journey taken, weaving together new stories by three contemporary artists. -
East Gallery • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday 22 January 2026Publication launch and reading with Anna Perach and Philippa Snow
Join us for a live reading of The Ingénue Dream by Philippa Snow and a presentation of images from A Leap of Sympathy by Anna Perach. -
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 -
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.
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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)
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norwichuniarts It all starts here! Discover postgraduate life at Norwich University 👋 Join us for our Postgraduate Open Day on Saturday 30 May to explore our courses, meet staff and students, and see what life here could look like. Book your place via the link in bio and start your journey with us this September! ✨ #PostgraduateStudy #MastersDegree #CreativeCareers #StudyInNorwich #FurtherStudy (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Our community. On the castle walls. 🖼️ Have you visited In Proximity, Norwich Castle’s Open Art Show yet? Bringing together 87 artists, including many of our students, alumni and staff, the exhibition explores ideas of connection, place and the natural world through painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and more. Don’t miss this powerful showcase of the creative voices based in East Anglia. 📍On view at @norwichcastle until 14 June #NorwichUniversity #NorwichArtists #CreativeCommunity #ContemporaryArt #NorwichCastle (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts From Game Art student to industry leader 🎮 Our Honorary Professor, Del Walker, has worked on some of the biggest titles in modern gaming – including The Last of Us Part II, Suicide Squad, Halo Wars 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Thinking about a future in games or the creative industries? This one’s for you ✨ 🎬 @filmkinetics #ApplyNow #Games #Gaming #CreativeIndustry (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🎨 Norwich University MA studio tour Step inside the studio with Gladys, one of our MA @norwichuni_fineart students, and get a behind-the-scenes look at our on-campus workspaces – the perfect place for experimenting, making, researching and creative development. Ready for your next step? Book a place on our upcoming Postgraduate Open Day at the link in bio ✨ #MAFineArt #FineArtMasters #ArtistStudio #StudioTour #CreativePractice (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Ready to make Norwich University of the Arts your choice? Join us at our next Applicant Day and discover what life here could look like for you! We’ve carefully designed the day to give you all the support and insight you need – and to show you why Norwich could be the perfect place for you. 📅 18 April 2026 Book your place via the email we’ve sent you ✨ 📸 Andi Sapey #ApplicantDay #UKUniversity #UCAS (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Dive into Norwich Games Festival! Join us at @theforumnorwich from 23 to 30 May, to celebrate the world of games. You’ll find a packed programme spanning tabletop, indie and cutting-edge digital experiences – alongside work from our talented BA and MA Games Art and Games Development students. 👉 It’s FREE and open to all 👉 Discover more and plan your visit at @norwichgamesfestival’s link in bio 📸 @lukewitcombphoto #NGF26 #VisitNorwich #NorwichGaming #CareersInGames #GamesIndustry (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Your guide to Norwich University accommodation 🏡 Made us your firm choice on UCAS? Keep an eye on your inbox 👀 – your login details are on the way so you can start choosing your perfect space. Here’s the key info: ✨ Apply by 11:59pm on 8 June and you’ll be guaranteed a room. ✨ Take your time to explore your options and think about what matters most: your budget, must-have facilities and what will make you feel at home ❤️ ✨ Got questions? DM us anytime. And explore all our options at the link in bio. 📸 @denisailie, Joakim Boren, @crownplacenorwich #Accommodation #Norwich #NorwichUni #UniAccommodation #ApplyNow (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Why study with us? Start with TEF Triple Gold ⭐ Then add: – A prestigious, @topunis 5-star QS Star Excellence rating for Teaching – A specialist creative institution – named Top Specialist University Outside London – A city-centre campus in the UK’s best place to live* Place it all in a welcoming student community and you’ve got somewhere truly special! 👉 Apply now to start your journey. Just head to the link in bio. (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts For the first time, Norwich University of the Arts has been included in the @topunis QS World University Rankings by Subject for Art and Design. The University has been placed in the 201–300 band globally, recognising the impact of our creative community and our growing international reputation for creative education. This also follows our recent success in the QS Stars rating system, where we achieved the maximum Five Stars (Excellent) for Teaching, Facilities, Good Governance, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Read more about the exciting news at the link in bio ⭐ #Norwich #CreativeEducation #ArtAndDesign #QSWorldRankings (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts We’re thrilled to announce that we’re launching a new, fully-funded collaborative doctoral studentship with the @museumofnorwich, part of the Norfolk Museums Service. Starting in October 2026, the practice-based PhD will explore how place-based museum collections can be reimagined through co-production with under-represented communities. The studentship is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, under the Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme. Get all the details at the link in bio. The deadline for applications is Friday 1 May 2026. 📸 @bethmoseleyphotography, @andisapey #Research #PhD #CulturalStudy (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts When industry meets education, amazing things happen ✨ Last week, our @norwichuni_fashionmarketing students collaborated with industry professionals to design, produce and launch a pop-up shop. The project was delivered in partnership with @bigccharity, a local cancer support organisation, and @nansanorfolk, a Norfolk-based charity supporting and advocating for individuals with SEND and their carers. From hands-on making sessions and 3D workshops to talks with leading visual merchandisers, projects like these show the power of practical learning, real work experience and creative collaboration. Could this be your future? Discover our undergraduate degree in Fashion Marketing and Business via the link in bio! #CreativeEducation #IndustryExperience #StudentWork #CommunityCollaboration (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 📣 Congratulations to @mt_qu and @raheelkhan____ – recipients of the @eastgallery_norwichuni Fellowships 2025–26! ✨ Launched in 2023, the East Gallery Fellowship creates space for creative exchange, research and experimentation. Meitao will be exploring the rise and decline of offshore industries in the southern North Sea – while Raheel will be reflecting on everyday routines, designed environments, and the ways communal memory is shaped and held. Read more about our new fellows at the link in bio. We can’t wait to follow their journeys. 📸 Low Toms & Prayer Mats 1-5, 2025 Best Wishes, 2025 On/Offshores, video, 2025 One World, One Dream, installation, 2024 #EastGallery #Fellowship #WeAreNorwich #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #Art (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Looking for something fun to beat the winter blues? ❄️ Join us at the Norwich Science Festival this February! We’re so excited to be sponsoring the festival, which will be packed with hands-on activities, inspiring talks and plenty to spark your curiosity. 📅 14-21 February 📍 Across Norwich 🎟️ Book your tickets via @norwichsciencefestival’s link in bio. 📸 Andi Sapey, Duncan Gaskin, Beth Moseley and Luke Witcomb. #WeAreNorwich #NorwichScienceFestival #STEM #NorwichScienceFestival #HalfTerm (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts If 2026 is the new 2016, consider this your throwback! Rewinding to Undergrad Fest 2016 – big energy, great vibes, and moments that still feel iconic. Some things never go out of style. 📸 Joanna Millington #2016 #2026IsTheNew2016 #2016Trend #Throwback #WeAreNorwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts There’s still time to apply to Norwich – including for our Esports BA (Hons)! 🎮 Whether you’re into competitive gaming, live broadcasting, event production or esports marketing, this course will support you to turn your passion into a career. Start your journey into the fast-growing world of esports and apply now via the link in bio! ⚡️ 📸 @denisailie #Esports #EsportsDegree #GameOn #ApplyNow #CreativeEducation (opens in a new window)