Each year, students on the MA Conservation Studies programmes undertake a six-week work placement in industry as part of their studies. Here, students across our Ceramics, Furniture and Books specialisms tell us about their placement experiences.

Gardening Art In Ancient Rome, Blog by Paola Tavoletti, Open Learning Garden Design

In this blog post, MA Conservation Studies student Elizabeth investigates what lies beneath the surface of a 16th Century Miaolica Dish from The Russell-Cotes Museum.

Introducing Jack Durling, a new short course tutor specialising in ceramic animal sculptures.

Second year MA Creative Writing and Publishing student Eve Kenworthy talks about her experiences on the course during the last term, the guidance and support provided by the course tutors and dreams of her future as a writer.

Introducing Michelle Matteo, a new basketmaking short course tutor at West Dean.

Second year MA Creative Writing and Publishing student Pam writes about her experiences on the programme.

Edward James is perhaps best known as a major patron of the arts and an innovator in interior design and architecture. Yet he regarded himself primarily as a poet and, for World Poetry Day, we’re shining a spotlight on James’ lifelong pursuit of poetry. 

Mark Radcliffe, Subject Leader for the MA Creative Writing & Publishing programme, talks about his new book, Three Gifts, how the story came about, as well as thoughts on the story making process.