Wimbledon College of Arts research covers a wide range of performance practices. Our work includes theatre-making, directing, design, acting, costume, emerging technologies (virtual production, robotics, XR), scenography and cultural politics.
Our research engages with the aesthetics and politics of performance. We are concerned with production and reception in both live and mediated environments.
As a College we encourage interdisciplinary experimentation and collaboration. Our aim is to challenge convention, promote sustainability, and work with diverse communities to effect social and political change.
Wimbledon College of Arts researchers and their areas of performance related expertise.
Course Leader - BA Contemporary Theatre and Performance
Lecturer in Contemporary Acting
Programme Director - Performance Design and Technologies
Professor of Theatre and Performance
Senior Lecturer in Theatre Design
Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Performance
Lecturer in Contemporary Theatre and Performance
Senior Lecturer in Creative Research
Wimbledon College of Arts is interested in PhD research proposals relating to the following areas:
You can read the title and thesis summary of completed PhD or MPhil degrees on UAL Research Online.
Find out about funding opportunities for PhD and MPhil students.
A step-by-step guide on how to apply for a PhD or MPhil degree.
Through the work and subject expertise of our staff, we offer an exciting and rigorous experience for your research degree.
The scheme offers you the opportunity to teach on selected undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
These offer you the opportunity to progress your career and acquire new skills, such as working as a co-investigator.
A programme of seminars where we discuss all aspects of the PhD / MPhil. The emphasis is on the integration of practice within that process.
In the first year, research degree students at Wimbledon College of Arts can lead and take part in an annual exhibition.
An annual arts residency in Greece offered to practice-based PhD students at UAL. Supported by a bursary with studio and accommodation provided.
As a PhD student you'll have access to support and resources across all UAL libraries.
The UAL Doctoral School provides further advice, guidance and support in navigating your PhD journey.
Wimbledon College of Arts has a unique relationship with the National Theatre. It centres around the archive of pioneering theatre designer Jocelyn Herbert. The archive includes over 6,000 of Herbert's drawings and set designs as well as other performance related material.
International peer-reviewed journal of scenography publishing innovative artistic practice alongside theoretical research. The journal evaluates the effect of scenography on the aesthetics and politics of performance. Edited by Jane Collins from Wimbledon College of Arts and Thea Brejzek from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Artists Shelia Ghelani and Sue Palmer conduct practice-based research on themes of climate crisis, environment and sustainability.
How working on creative collaborations with partners from a variety of sectors can contribute to social purpose and sustainability.
Exploring Indian cultural heritage and representation through performance and creative activities.
Get in touch with our research office at ccwresearch@arts.ac.uk