Showcase event will celebrate the work of postgraduate students

Collections of work created by students from Northumbria School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries are being prepared for display as part of an exhibition of work by those studying Masters and PhD programmes.

The Foyer of the Design School building (CCE2) at the University's Newcastle City Campus will transformed with a month-long exhibition of work from around 50 postgraduate students, which will be opened with a special launch event on Thursday 26 September, between 5pm and 7pm.

The exhibition will include examples of practical work from across eleven programmes, including the MA Design, MRes Art and Design, MA Fashion Design, MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion, MA Multidisciplinary Innovation, MA Digital and Immersive Arts and PhDs in Art and Design.

Staff and students are encouraged to join the celebration by attending the launch event. Refreshments will be served.

Members of the public are also welcome to view the exhibition, which will be open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, until Friday 25 October.

Assistant Professor Sophie Wetherell, one of the Programme Leaders for the MA Fashion courses, said: "The event will act as a celebration of the achievements of those who have completed their studies and provide an insight into the postgraduate courses for those who are just joining us at Northumbria. It’s a wonderful way to mark the transition while outgoing and incoming students get the chance to network and share experiences.

“The quality of practical work produced across these programmes is always extremely high, from collections of garments and art work, to portfolios full of creative concepts and ideas. We're hoping to be able to showcase these achievements to as many people as possible during this exhibition.”

Visitors who have registered to attend the University’s upcoming Open Day on Saturday 28 September, will also have a chance to see the Postgraduate Showcase.

Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/openday for more information and to register for the Northumbria Open Days taking place in September, October and November.