Degree Show

Our annual Degree Show is a highlight of the UWE Bristol calendar – showcasing the best of our creative student talent.

Showcase 2026

We're thrilled to share this year's work from our graduating students across the College of Arts, Technology and Environment. An annual highlight for the University and city of Bristol, we invite you to discover a new generation of talent.

Showcase combines exhibitions at Bower Ashton, Arnolfini, Spike Island and Frenchay Campus, accompanied by an extensive digital Showcase. Celebrate the exceptional work of more than 1,200 graduates from more than 30 courses.

This image, 'A Cemetery For The Dead Forms', shows the fantastic work of one of this year's graduating students, James Knight, MArch Architecture.

'A Cemetery For The Dead Forms' by James Knight, MArch Architecture.

Exhibiting subjects

Our exhibits will include a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate work from the following areas:

  • Animation
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Creative Technologies
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Fashion
  • Filmmaking
  • Media
  • Performance
  • Photography
  • Product Design
  • Writing

See our Frenchay Campus Showcase map (PDF) and City Campus Showcase map (PDF) for all exhibiting courses and their locations.

Degree Show opening times

Frenchay Campus

Opening night — by invitation only

Thursday 4 June 18:00–21:00

Exhibiting subjects: Architecture, Product Design, Creative Technologies and Engineering.

Location: Frenchay Campus – R Block and Z Block. Frenchay Campus Showcase map (PDF).

 

Public opening

Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June 10:00–18:00
Monday 8 June Closed
Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 June  10:00–18:00
Last entry recommended an hour before closing.

Exhibiting subjects: Architecture and Product Design.

Location: Frenchay Campus – R Block. Frenchay Campus Showcase map (PDF).

No booking required. 

 

City Campus

Private view — by invitation only

Friday 5 June 18:00–21:00

Exhibiting subjects: Art, Design, Animation, Fashion, Media, Writing, Performance, Photography and Filmmaking.

Location: City Campus – Bower Ashton, Spike Island (Fine Art and Art and Writing) and Arnolfini (Graphic Design and Photography). City Campus Showcase map (PDF).

 

Public opening

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 10:00–18:00
Monday 8 June Closed
Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 June 10:00–18:00
Last entry recommended an hour before closing.

Exhibiting subjects: Art, Design, Animation, Fashion, Media, Writing, Performance, Photography and Filmmaking.

Location: City Campus – Bower Ashton, Spike Island (Fine Art and Art and Writing) and Arnolfini (Graphic Design and Photography). City Campus Showcase map (PDF).

No booking required.

 

Bower Ashton Drama screenings

Screenings of Final Year Projects and Acting for Screen will take place at Bower Ashton between 5-10 June. 5 June (Private View), 18:00-19:00; 6 June, 10:00-18:00; 7 June, 10:00-13:00; 9 and 10 June, 10:00-18:00.

Content warnings: screenings contain material which may include flashing lights, rapid movement, loud noises, distressing themes and images, swearing and offensive language. Viewer discretion is advised.

Degree Show travel and parking

Directions, minibus and car parking information for our Degree Show.

Travel and parking

Digital Showcase

Our latest digital Showcase launches on 1 June, featuring exciting work from our graduating students. This online platform showcases new talent to a wide audience, helping our graduates to join the future creative workforce.

View our extensive digital Showcase
Showcase logo

Interested in buying art from our talented students?

We're offering five buyers the chance to take part in an art-buying experience. We'll help define your brief in a consultation, match you with Showcase artworks and support you through the purchase process if you want to proceed.

Register your interest

Showcase gallery 2026

Derry Homer, BA(Hons) Media Production, JILTED2026.

Derry Homer, BA(Hons) Media Production, JILTED2026.

Hamish Armstrong, BSc(Hons) Product Design Technology, Silenzio.

Hamish Armstrong, BSc(Hons) Product Design Technology, Silenzio.

Lorelei von Leyden, BA(Hons) Graphic Design, The route to an ideal life.

Lorelei von Leyden, BA(Hons) Graphic Design, The route to an ideal life.

Molly Rutter, BA(Hons) Fashion Communication, Everywhere We Belong – Syna World.

Molly Rutter, BA(Hons) Fashion Communication, Everywhere We Belong – Syna World.

Maddie Barrowman, BSc(Hons) Architecture, Water Reflection Study – along the Feeder Canal.

Maddie Barrowman, BSc(Hons) Architecture, Water Reflection Study – along the Feeder Canal.

Meg Fry, BA(Hons) Illustration, Is This Love?

Meg Fry, BA(Hons) Illustration, Is This Love?

Izzi Binding & Molly Taylor, BA(Hons) Illustration & BA(Hons) Photography, Pride of Britain.

Izzi Binding & Molly Taylor, BA(Hons) Illustration & BA(Hons) Photography, Pride of Britain.

Leandro Iniguez, BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning, A vision for the future of the Bristol and Bath Cycle Path.

Leandro Iniguez, BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning, A vision for the future of the Bristol and Bath Cycle Path.

Jamila Deveson, BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles, Stitching The Path.

Jamila Deveson, BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles, Stitching The Path.

Iris Malirat, MA Photography, Emodox.

Iris Malirat, MA Photography, Emodox.

Olivia Higson, MArch Architecture (Apprenticeship), Sketches of a lost industrial site by the River Avon, Melksham.

Olivia Higson, MArch Architecture (Apprenticeship), Sketches of a lost industrial site by the River Avon, Melksham.

Laura Wong, BA(Hons) Illustration, Curiositea.

Laura Wong, BA(Hons) Illustration, Curiositea.

Derry Homer, BA(Hons) Media Production, JILTED2026.
Hamish Armstrong, BSc(Hons) Product Design Technology, Silenzio.
Lorelei von Leyden, BA(Hons) Graphic Design, The route to an ideal life.
Molly Rutter, BA(Hons) Fashion Communication, Everywhere We Belong – Syna World.
Maddie Barrowman, BSc(Hons) Architecture, Water Reflection Study – along the Feeder Canal.
Meg Fry, BA(Hons) Illustration, Is This Love?
Izzi Binding & Molly Taylor, BA(Hons) Illustration & BA(Hons) Photography, Pride of Britain.
Leandro Iniguez, BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning, A vision for the future of the Bristol and Bath Cycle Path.
Jamila Deveson, BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles, Stitching The Path.
Iris Malirat, MA Photography, Emodox.
Olivia Higson, MArch Architecture (Apprenticeship), Sketches of a lost industrial site by the River Avon, Melksham.
Laura Wong, BA(Hons) Illustration, Curiositea.

Take a look at some of the amazing work from students who will be exhibiting at Showcase 2026.

Degree Shows

View our upcoming Degree Show dates.

Small sculptural models arranged on a black‑and‑white city map background, including a metal framework, a colourful striped structure, and a white architectural form.
Events

Fri 05 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – Frenchay Campus

R Block, Frenchay Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Architecture and Environment.

Visitors viewing framed artworks on a gallery wall.
Events

Sat 06 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – City Campus

Bower Ashton, Arnolfini and Spike Island, City Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Arts.

Small sculptural models arranged on a black‑and‑white city map background, including a metal framework, a colourful striped structure, and a white architectural form.
Events

Sat 06 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – Frenchay Campus

R Block, Frenchay Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Architecture and Environment.

Small sculptural models arranged on a black‑and‑white city map background, including a metal framework, a colourful striped structure, and a white architectural form.
Events

Sun 07 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – Frenchay Campus

R Block, Frenchay Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Architecture and Environment.

Visitors viewing framed artworks on a gallery wall.
Events

Sun 07 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – City Campus

Bower Ashton, Arnolfini and Spike Island, City Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Arts.

Small sculptural models arranged on a black‑and‑white city map background, including a metal framework, a colourful striped structure, and a white architectural form.
Events

Tue 09 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – Frenchay Campus

R Block, Frenchay Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Architecture and Environment.

Visitors viewing framed artworks on a gallery wall.
Events

Tue 09 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – City Campus

Bower Ashton, Arnolfini and Spike Island, City Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Arts.

Visitors viewing framed artworks on a gallery wall.
Events

Wed 10 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – City Campus

Bower Ashton, Arnolfini and Spike Island, City Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Arts.

Small sculptural models arranged on a black‑and‑white city map background, including a metal framework, a colourful striped structure, and a white architectural form.
Events

Wed 10 June 2026, 10:00

Showcase 2026 – Frenchay Campus

R Block, Frenchay Campus

Discover a new generation of talent from the School of Architecture and Environment.

A group of people standing and talking in a gallery space with colourful artwork on the walls.
Events

Thu 16 July 2026, 17:00

MA Degree Show 2026 opening evening

Spike Island, City Campus

A celebration of advanced creative practice from graduating students from the MA Fine Art and MA Design Communication courses.

A group of people standing and talking in a gallery space with colourful artwork on the walls.
Events

Fri 17 July 2026, 12:00

MA Degree Show 2026

Spike Island, City Campus

A celebration of advanced creative practice from graduating students from the MA Fine Art and MA Design Communication courses.

A group of people standing and talking in a gallery space with colourful artwork on the walls.
Events

Sat 18 July 2026, 12:00

MA Degree Show 2026

Spike Island, City Campus

A celebration of advanced creative practice from graduating students from the MA Fine Art and MA Design Communication courses.

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