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Royal College of Art
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The world’s leading Art & Design University.
For information on our programmes and to apply visit http://rca.ac.uk
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We asked our graduates' friends and family what their art and design degree was in...

Let's see how they did 😋
November 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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There's something missing in this photo from the Royal College of Art archive...

From 6 January 1960 we can see the beginnings of our Kensington campus here with @royalalberthall.bsky.social in the background 🫶

Follow us to see more from our archives 👀
Black and white photo showing the site of RCA Kensington before it was built with hoardings and advertisement around the building site, cars on the road in front and the Royal Albert Hall in the background.
November 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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For the last 10 years the RCA has partnered with Chelsea + Westminster NHS Trust to provide digital artworks for their waiting rooms like this one by Paola Estrella.

We're celebrating the partnership at our Battersea campus on Thursday 27 November 👇

www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
The Cenote Ring by Paola Estrella. Image shows person dressed as mermaid in water.
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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What would it be like to study at the Royal College of Art 💭
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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🎓 New PhD Studentship Opportunity! 🎓

The Royal College of Art Creative & Caring Communities (CCC) Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) delivers an experience-led, cultural, interdisciplinary and inclusive space for doctoral research in design and humanities.

Apply now ⬇️

www.rca.ac.uk/study/apply-...
Student sits on chair in library.
October 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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👋 Interested in the world's no. 1 art and design university?

Open Days are a chance to learn more about our programmes, meet with tutors and staff and see our facilities.

Book here: bit.ly/3WtBwSq
Two people holding a coffee cups, standing in front of a Royal College of Art promotional banner at an event, it read "world #1 art and design university".
October 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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📣 Announcing the winners of Pokémon scholarship, Zachary Miller-Waugh (MA/MSc Innovation Design Engineering) and Aileen Gavonel (MA Ceramics & Glass).

The Pokémon Scholarship provides support to two pioneering RCA students breaking new ground.

Find out more 👉 www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Left: Zacahry Miller-Waugh holding a small figurine, standing in front of shelves filled with colorful Pokemon dolls. Right: A close-up portrait Aileen Gavonel, wearing a necklace and a beige shirt, against a textured white background.
October 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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This is what it feels like to graduate from the Royal College of Art 🎓

Our graduation ceremony @southbankcentre.bsky.social in London last month was an amazing chance to celebrate our 2025 graduates!

We can’t wait to see them forge their unique paths in art and design 👏
Student in graduation dress raises fist on stage.
October 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Our Doctoral Researchers have been busy.

From a visit by His Majesty The King, to Damien Roach’s Grounding at SXSW London, and preparations for SPACEX (Coventry Biennial, November 2025), there’s plenty to celebrate.

Discover the latest from our research community: bit.ly/46nF2CD
King Charles converses with Damien Roach at SXSW Festival, with Mayor Sadiq Khan also present in the background.
September 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Sorted 🙃

#RCA2025 continues to showcase the work of our graduating students at the Royal College of Art campuses and venues across London on selected dates until 23 July…

Find out what’s coming up👇

www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
June 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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🥳 #RCA2025: School of Arts & Humanities Show is open to the public for free from 19–22 June at RCA Battersea, 12 to 6pm daily!

Get the details: rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/rca2025-school-of-arts-humanities-show

And don't forget you can buy works from the show at rca-sales.com 🛒
Visitor at RCA2025 wearing VR headset. Exhibit from Yvann Zahui, MA Photography featuring three figures surrounded by photographic works. Visitor with inflatable exhibit by Qinkeer Zu, MA Print.
June 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ In a time of rising political and social pressures LGBTQ+ communities are using art as a powerful tool for resistance, celebration and connection.

This #PrideMonth we spoke to Royal College of Art students, staff and graduates about their projects.

Find out more 👉 www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Image description: Illustration of people outside the bookstore "Gay's The Word," featuring individuals walking, conversing, reading, and a person biking. A dog and detailed architectural elements are also visible. Drag performer in vibrant orange wig and makeup, wearing pearls and posing with pink corded telephone. A vibrant blue glass sculpture of a seahorse with spiky textures, set against a backdrop of trees under a clear sky. A book titled "Trans Femme Futures: Abolitionist Ethics for Transfeminist Worlds" by Nat Raha & Mijke van der Drift, displayed on a wooden surface. The cover features bold text in pink and blue gradients.
June 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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📣 #Architecture from the Royal College of Art will be well represented at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2025 from 10 May to 23 November.

From facing environmental threats to heritage in the city.

Find out more ➡️ www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
View looking up a ladder between open tent flaps framing a night sky with scattered clouds.
May 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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🙌 Our Graduate Diploma in Art and Design has been shortlisted as a finalist in The PIEoneer Awards 2025!

The award recognises innovation in teaching focused on the international student’s in the 21st century.

Find out more about our Graduate Diploma ⬇️
www.rca.ac.uk/graduate-dip...
Two individuals working in a workshop, one seated and one standing, surrounded by tools and prototype models on a worktable.
May 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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#RCA2025, a series of exhibitions and events and activities, showcasing the work of graduating RCA students will take place from 19 June to 23 July across our campuses and beyond.

Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4izZ5S1
April 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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⏰ The deadline for the 2025 CLIMAVORE x Jameel at RCA Food Action Awards is 22 April (Midnight GMT)! 🌽

The Food Action Awards support projects advancing food practices that confront extractive food systems and climate breakdown.

Find out more ➡️ climavore.org/2025-food-action-awards
Image of crops on farmland with buildings on horizon.
April 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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📸 In the her photos for Dior – Professor Sarah Jones uses her unique photographic style of “small gestures, nuances - slow looking.”

Find out about her work and teaching in our interview 👇

www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
March 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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🧑‍💻 How can design make life better for Londoners?

Our students designed solutions to our city's most pressing problems in this year's Grand Challenge – now featuring in an exhibition at RCA Battersea.

Meet the winners 👇

www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
March 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Happy Spring Equinox from the Royal College of Art 🌸☀️🐝
March 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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🫳 Drop the most unusual material you've worked with in the comments if you can beat making a car model out of tights...
March 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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💗 Last week we were thrilled to be joined by our iconic textiles alumna, Dame Zandra Rhodes who met students in the MA Textiles studio to see their work and gave a talk on her illustrious career as a designer.
Dame Zandra Rhodes in the studio with Tyreis Holder.
March 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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That makes eleven years as the World's No. 1 Art and Design University! 🚀

Our QS World University Ranking recognises the RCA's global impact in art and design – with an overall score of 97.4%!

Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4iIcdFh

#QSWUR #UniversityRankings
Image reads 11 years as the worlds No. 1 University for Art & Design QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015-25. White and yellow text on blue background.
March 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM