The Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group is one of the largest, most multidisciplinary at the University of South Wales.  Based in central Cardiff, in one of the UK’s largest creative  hubs outside London, the Group has established major collaborative partnerships with the creative industries and policymakers.

We produce world-leading and internationally significant research, including award-winning films, exhibitions, performances, and monographs, reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of creative production.

Our world-leading research enriches knowledge and positively impacts communities locally, nationally, and globally, influencing education, cultural preservation, policymaking, and the arts.

Research themes

• Creative Industries for Health, Wellbeing and Social Justice
• Creative Industries: Culture, Heritage and Community
• Performance, Media and Screen Innovation

Postgraduate Research

We welcome applications for postgraduate research in one of our areas of expertise. 

Work with us

We’re passionate about working with partners to address real-world challenges. Our experts work with organisations of all sizes, and from all sectors, to develop new ideas, products and services that solve a specific problem. We help policy makers gather evidence to understand the needs and experiences of a sector or industry to better inform solutions. 

Contact

Co-Leads: Richard Hurford and Associate Professor Rebecca Williams