Centre for Fine Print Research University of the West of England Centre for Fine Print Research
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Research Doctorates

The Centre for Fine Print Research has a strong track record of successful PhD and Mphil completions. The doctoral programme provides a thriving intellectual community, with students from around the world researching into aspects of multi-disciplinary fine print.

The research team at CFPR provide a platform for diverse and challenging research aimed at making a mark both in the scholarly and artistic communities. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge facilities in our studio and laboratory spaces and students are part of the Research Centre and, along with staff, take part in regular workshops, conferences and seminars.

Students graduating from the CFPR have gone on to successful careers in the academic and creative professions. To find out more about current and past CFPR research students follow the links below:

Current Postgraduate Supervision and Student PhD Completions

The Centre is interested in receiving applications from prospective PhD students in our two primary areas of research:

Colour and Rapid Prototyping

We also welcome applications in the following areas:

Artists Books

Photo Mechanical Printmaking

Applied Craft Technologies

History of Printmaking

Send us a 500 word summary on your area of interest to:

Centre for Fine Print Research
University of the West of England
Bower Ashton Campus
Kennel Lodge Road, Off Clanage Road
Bristol BS3 2JT
UK Tel: +44 (0)117 3285864
Fax: +44 (0)117 3285865


For further inquiries please contact CFPR Research Administrator,
Jesse Heckstall-Smith on the following e-mail address:
Jesse.Heckstall-Smith@uwe.ac.uk