Centre For Print Research (CFPR)

The Centre for Print Research (CFPR) is a distinctive centre of research excellence based at UWE Bristol. It is a unique, multidisciplinary group that combines knowledge and skills across traditional and digital techniques to reflect, innovate and find creative solutions for the future of print.

Established in 1998, the CFPR has developed partnerships with world-leading academic institutions and an outstanding record in working with collaborators across various sectors, including fine art, design, material science and engineering.

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Research areas

CFPR continues to expand its research capacity under four key research areas:

  • New materials: towards sustainable methods
  • Digital manufacturing: additive, subtractive, hybrid
  • Print and imaging: reappraising the past
  • Visual art, print and artists’ books: methods and making

Partnerships

We have a range of partnerships with Industry. Collaborative projects include Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) funded by Innovate UK (formerly the Technology Strategy Board), undertaking contract research to solve tricky problems for industry, consultancy projects and supporting start-up businesses. 

CFPR Editions

CFPR Editions functions as a publishing studio of limited edition prints and multiples. The studio primarily publishes digital prints using technologies such as inkjet, UV, 3D printing and laser cutting. Focusing on new print technologies in fine art printmaking places CFPR Editions within a unique area of the print publishing art market.

CFPR Editions

Contact

For any general enquiries, please get in touch by email (cfprinfo@uwe.ac.uk).

Visit the CFPR website for more information on a wide range of CFPR projects, people, latest news and events.

You can also follow us on Instagram @cfpr_research.

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