Overview
At AUB, we celebrate, support and enable research within the arts.
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Our Research
Archives and special collections
Our flourishing research and scholarship culture celebrates and enables original investigation; extending knowledge fields and developing new understanding within the arts.
Archives and special collections
AUB is home to some amazing special collections which support our research and teaching and are also accessible to the public.
Discover the Thorp Archive, MoDiP (Museum of Design in Plastics) and the collections housed within our specialist library.
MoDiP
MoDiP is the UK's leading resource for the study and interpretation of design in plastics and specialist research resource
The Thorp Archive
AUB is the proud custodian of the Thorp Architectural Modelmaking Archive – the oldest architectural modelmakers in Britain.
Library collections
Explore specialist collections found in AUB's library including, Artists' books, the Materials Library and the Visionaire Collection
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Research impact
Discover AUB’s Impact Case Studies submitted to REF 2021
Research Groups
Our Research Network brings together a range of researchers, staff, postdoctoral and graduate students develop their common interests...
Research standards
Our Research Ethics Policy and Procedure document sets out the guiding principles for the development and conduct of research
Research Degrees
If you aspire to know your subject in greater depth or make a significant academic contribution, a research degree could be the answer
Our research
AUBREI – Arts University Bournemouth Research Excellence and Impact repository