Our research

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Research that drives innovation through making, art, design, and collaboration

The School of Art and Design is home to researchers across the areas of art and craft, human-centred design, sustainable design, design practice and management, design thinking, creative and cultural production, augmented reality, virtual reality, and more. 

Our research explores how creative practices and approaches help meet industry needs and shape the world around us. 

Design for Health

A collaborative design space, connecting students, researchers, and industry through projects and research to develop client-focused solutions with real-world impact.

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Creative People, Products and Places Research Centre (CP3)

Internationally recognised for undertaking high quality humanities and creative practice research into culture and creativity. 

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The J.M. Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice

Devoted to understanding creativity and a cultural hub where leading literary, musical and multimedia scholars and artists can learn from one another and collaborate. 

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Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE)

Leading augmented and virtual reality research, combining computer science, engineering, neuroscience, art, architecture, and design. 

Research with us

Adelaide University delivers transformative research across five signature research themes:

  • Creative & Cultural  
  • Food, Agriculture & Wine  
  • Defence & National Security 
  • Sustainable Green Transition  
  • Personal & Societal Health 

Adelaide University is also proud to support an institution-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy.

Find out more about our research degrees and how we translate discovery into meaningful change. 

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Ready to get creative? Explore how you can connect and collaborate with the School of Art and Design. 

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School of Art and Design

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Location
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Adelaide University
Level 3 Kaurna Building
Adelaide City Campus West

Email

Email: Dean.ArtDesign@adelaide.edu.au

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