Join us at the Crafts Study Centre to talk craft, what is it, and why does it make for such a compelling subject for research.
UCA has a strong track record in craft PhDs, with a particular focus on practice-based methods. The seminar will provide an opportunity for PhD students exploring craft to discuss a key craft theorist and practitioner - David Pye, as well as a chance to share their own research approaches.

The seminar will be led by Stephen Knott, and there will be a small amount of reading and reflections to be engaged with before the session.

Come and spend the day in Farnham with researchers and guest speakers and share conversations about their work.

Please see the Summer Research Festival webpage for the full programme.

Want to understand more about the REF?

This session will look at how you can develop research outputs for REF 2029. With a specific focus on REF criteria and how to create practice-research outputs and their supporting documentation (portfolios), this session is essential for those new to research/REF and for those currently engaged in output preparation.

Open to all staff, this event is in person. Booking essential.

Showcasing the amazing work being carried out by UCA’s Early Career Researcher Network, the summer symposium creates space for ECRs to share their ideas, and collaborate with fellow researchers in a creative and inspiring environment.

Open to all, this event is in person. Please register to let us know you're coming.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of Publication Talks and a Creative Publishing Workshop at our Epsom Campus, designed for PhD researchers, early career academics and established scholars interested in developing their publishing futures.

In a rapidly changing publishing landscape, the event explores how ideas become influential books, journals and lasting scholarly contributions, and how publishing shapes disciplines, cultural debate and research impact.

Hear from distinguished scholars Pamela Church Gibson and Professor Dominic Janes as they reflect on their experiences as authors, editors and international academics, sharing insights into writing, journal development and building enduring intellectual careers. Representatives from Intellect Books will offer practical guidance on publishing proposals, what publishers seek, and how emerging ideas become impactful publications.

The afternoon concludes with an interactive workshop where participants can develop publication ideas, test concepts, receive feedback and explore possibilities for monographs, articles, edited collections and new publishing projects.

Combining practical advice, creative exchange and networking opportunities with publishers and peers, this event offers fresh inspiration, valuable connections and new perspectives on turning research into meaningful and influential publications.

Open to all, this event is in person. Please book to let us know you're coming.

Harvest Gathering: Installation and inaugural event based on the HARVEST MOON research project led by Charles Holland and Cat Rossi. The event will explore the question of what we gather, harvest and give thanks for today.

Part of AROUND HERE, join us for a talk and workshop by an external expert in the realm of working with local communities in their research.

Designed to support UCA's Mid-Career Researchers, this session will create space for participants to share their research, talk through challenges, and roadmap next steps.

The session will also include an exciting external speaker on theme of 'bringing your research into teaching'.