Arts and culture news

Jumpers for Goalposts exhibition now open – here’s a look inside!

An exhibition that brings together art, design, science, and football-related research from across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is now open to the public – and you can have a peek inside thanks to a new teaser video.

Be inspired at LU Arts’ spoken word and poetry night

Speech Bubble returns on Monday, 5 December, with students performing alongside an award-winning headliner.
A stack of books

The best fiction of 2022: death and life in Cormac McCarthy’s The Passenger

In his book On Late Style, published posthumously in 2006, the Palestinian American critic Edward Said identifies a striking characteristic of some writers as they near the end of their lives.

Exhibition that brings together football related research across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches during the World Cup

Jumpers for Goalposts; Improvisation, Experimentation and Play is an exhibition that brings together art, design, science and football related research from across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. Showcasing work from Fine Art, the Sports Technology Institute, Architecture, Design, and Coaching.

Lost BBC documentary – first on homosexuality – is brought to the stage for BBC 100 celebrations

A ground-breaking BBC documentary about homosexuality which was lost after airing in the 1950s is being brought back to life on the stage as part of the BBC 100 celebrations.
Black and white photo by Paul Hill with a sink and human shadow appearing in the light of a doorway

New exhibition on University campus showcases limited-edition platinum-palladium prints from photographer Paul Hill

An upcoming exhibition at the Martin Hall Gallery will be displaying work from acclaimed British photographer Paul Hill.

Macabre collection of ghostly tales released to reignite interest in author

A selection of supernatural fiction from 20th century author A.M. Burrage is being rediscovered in a new book which celebrates his eeriest and most ghoulish works.
Josh Milburn - standing outdoors with trees behind him

Dr Josh Milburn goes head-to-head at the Being Human Festival

Dr Josh Milburn is appearing at the Being Human Festival this November – exploring issues around the food we eat and its production.
Georgie's fantastic fungi sculpture

Fantastic fungi: Harnessing the magic of mycelium to create striking sculptures

You may or may not enjoy eating mushrooms, but how do you feel about having a vase grown by and made of fungi in your home?
Photo of the personal stitched panels formed into one quilt from the participants of the project

On-campus exhibition reflects the caring responsibilities of academics during Covid-19 lockdowns

An exhibition currently open in the Martin Hall Gallery tells the stories of women academics trying to manage care responsibilities whilst working during the Covid-19 lockdowns from March 2020.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ partners with MPs to hold parliamentary conference on wrestling

In the wake of the WWE's first major event in the UK for 30 years, a group of MPs is announcing its intention to ensure the legacy of the event is a stronger and healthier wrestling industry this side of the Atlantic.

Season of free screenings to explore the controversial roots of gay and trans representation in broadcasting

Current controversies about LGBTQ+ representations in the media are traced back to their twentieth-century roots in a season of free public screenings at the Cinema Museum in London.
Production still from Much Ado º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Nothing - Katherine Parkinson in yellow dress stood with ensemble

LU Arts announces exciting National Theatre Live screenings

The new academic year brings a new National Theatre Live programme to the Cope Auditorium.

Portrait examples of painted artwork by graduate Megan Nurcombe using neutral tones

The Access Group supports º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates by displaying artwork at headquarters

The Access Group has recently selected a range of graduate artwork from the University’s Design, Creative Arts and Architecture Degree Show.

Bio-based sculptural vessel by Georgia Gerrard and colourful tapestry by Jhuma Dutta

Creative Arts graduands awarded in recognition of their final year projects

Recipients of a number of Creative Arts prizes have been selected and named for this academic year.
Colourful arch and huts in Shirley Pearce Square

Two new sculptures by prolific Ghanaian artist unveiled on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s campus

Two sculptures by Atta Kwami have been loaned to the University by his wife, Pamela Clarkson-Kwami.

Aphra Behn statues to tour UK as part of national competition

Four statues of Aphra Behn, the first professional woman writer, are due to tour the UK as part of a competition to find a fitting monument of the 17th century author.

Theatre audiences with accessibility needs risk returning to pre-pandemic levels of exclusion

A new report published by researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Kent universities recommends that theatres, arts organisations and funders should prioritise digital innovations to allow vulnerable audiences better access to live shows.
Mkutaji Wa Nija

Radar wins funding from British Council for Archiving as Creative Practice project

The University’s art research programme, Radar, and Visual Arts Network South Africa (VANSA), have received funding for their collaborative archive project, allowing them to appoint Archive Fellow, Mkutaji Wa Njia.
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New exhibition on campus: Diverse Voices in Textiles

How many textile designers, artists or practitioners can you name who are Black, Asian, from Ethnic Minorities, identify as LGBTQI+, or live with a disability?

Design concept of Flux sculpture, with illustrations of people dotted around

Students and recent alumna collaborate to produce a new sculpture for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s campus

A team of current and recent graduate students from a range of disciplines have been commissioned to produce a sculpture for the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus, which will be located at the Claudia Parson’s Hall of residence.

A woman weaving fabric.

Mapping India’s creative industries to identify new collaborative opportunities

Bollywood, handicrafts, textiles, and festivals… creative industries are a massive part of the Indian economy, yet the potential for collaboration in this area is not necessarily appreciated by the rest of the world.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research to feature in the 2022 British Academy Summer Showcase

Research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will feature in this year’s British Academy Summer Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the work of Academy-funded researchers from around the world.
Fruit Routes graphic with tiles illustrating a bird, a pair of cupped hands, a basket, and an origami form

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Fruit Routes initiative

The University is inviting colleagues, students and the local community to join its tenth celebration of Fruit Routes, ‘In your Hands’.

Lulu Ao showing her artwork to a visitor

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student’s work features in art exhibition in Germany

Lulu Ao, a PhD student in the School of Design and Creative Arts, has just finished a run at the exhibition ‘Beyond Language’, in Tübingen, Germany.