Hello to our new art and design PhD students
New research students often say questions like ‘how do I get started with my PhD’, ‘how do I go about my literature review’ and much more. We have an excellent collection of books in...
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Are you interested in the history of dance?
Are you interested in how dance has developed over time, how dance companies have evolved? Understanding the history and context behind subjects can give you valuable insights into your subject. Explore this short post...
Online photographic resources
All photographers appreciate that you can use a wide range of visual and written sources to inform both your practical and written work. Here are a collection of resources for you to explore. Cian...
What kind of music are you into?
Here is a collection of musical resources including podcasts, an exhibition, and a socially distanced performance. Whatever your preferred musical genre, we encourage you to take time to explore these joys: The British Library...
Free access to Art History Research
One of the ways the library is providing additional support during the Covid-19 lockdowns, is facilitating access to online resources that publishers have made freely available on a temporary basis. This is in addition...
Creative Lives talks: 16th February – Paul Wenham Clarke
Our School of Art and Design Creative Lives talks offer many examples of how creative professionals live, work and thrive in the arts and creative industries. You will gain an insight into the creative process and...
More ebooks are arriving for you!
Check out all the new books we have bought recently for the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. Many of these are in arts, design and performing arts – here are ebooks you can start...
Calligraphic work of Manny Ling – now online
Many of our design students will have been taught by Manny Ling, one of our excellent lecturers. Manny has recently left the university to teach in Vietnam, and he will be missed very much....
Cutting a brush painted block – Woodblock with Laura
Laura Boswell is a printmaker who works with linocut and traditional Japanese woodblock painting. She has kindly given us permission to embed her series of videos on this blog. This is her 13th video...
Breaking news – Lindisfarne Gospels coming to north east
Breaking news from the British Library – the Lindisfarne Gospels are going to be displayed in the North East in 2022. The manuscript will be part of a new exhibition at the Laing Art...
Explore digital exhibition catalogues
Explore and celebrate with our students and staff in viewing digital catalogues of recent exhibitions. BA Fine Art degree show (June 2020) MA Fine Art – Gas Contemporary catalogue Take this opportunity to explore...
Calling all glass and ceramics students!
Are you interested in finding out about what is happening in the professional world of glass? Studying for a creative degree involves researching about what other artists are creating and how they are doing...
Explore the Research in Dance Education journal
Calling all dance and performing arts students and staff! This lockdown is a great time to explore the gems that are available through the library’s online subscriptions. The Research in Dance Education journal aims...
Creative Lives talks: 9th February – Robyn Townsend
Our School of Art and Design Creative Lives talks offer many examples of how creative professionals live, work and thrive in the arts and creative industries. You will gain an insight into the creative process and...
AN – an excellent career resource for art and design students
Using AN (Artists Newsletter) is a excellent way to keep up-to-date with news, events and hints and tips for your career and is available online through the University Library. It is a really valuable...