The Faculty's research activities are led by a Director of Research, four Professors and four Readers. Because of the creative nature of the disciplines the fruits of our research are not confined to books and learned papers but extend to works of art, designs, exhibitions and musical compositions. Research by staff and students in the Faculty is published in a number of ways. As well as books, scholarly papers and musical compositions, work is exhibited here and abroad.
Innovative design feeds into production in fashion, graphics, illustration and product design.
The Faculty has a growing number of research students in a wide range of areas. These are supported by postgraduate research seminars. The definition of 'research' in these predominantly visual areas includes not only published text, but also artefacts and exhibitions. The University's new centre for research in digital technology, the Whitespace Studio mainly focuses on Film and Television, covering areas where creativity and technology converge. A Reader in Sustainable Design plays a key role in promoting research in this new field.