We recognise the value of academic research; its investigation into new ways of working, teaching and learning. The following institutions enable a variety of organisations to pursue academic research into the arts, contemporary craft and teaching practice.
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Research topics are wide-ranging and include a breadth of institutions including universities, colleges, museums and galleries. Search their website for further details.
Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)
Through the Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) initiative, established in 2005, the HEFCE are working with academic institutions to reward excellent teaching practice. Visit the website.
Read about a key project for the University of Brighton, Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning through Design (CETLD). Visit the website.
Read ‘Craft Research’, the blog for the Craft Research team at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee, UK. Find out about their major AHRC funded project, "Past, Present & Future Craft Practice".
Get in touch
We'd like to hear from you if you are planning or working on a piece of
contemporary craft academic research:
Telephone: 020 7806 2501
Email: reference@craftscouncil.org.uk
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