# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet the Royal College of Art in Brighton - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: You're invited to join us in Brighton to meet the world's number 1 art and design university!About this EventThis event is for those exploring postgraduate routes in art, design, architecture, communication, humanities and interdisciplinary practice. Learn more about how the RCA supports artists, designers and researchers to develop their work in an international context and what do prospective students need to know about living and studying in London?You’re invited to meet Prof Sarah Cheang (Head of Programme, V&A/RCA History of Design MA) and Ben Marshall (Head of Communications) in Brighton for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.What to expectWednesday 28 January 2026Portfolio workshop, 5.30-6.15pmA 45 minute workshop to develop and improve your portfolios whether they are ready to submit or a first draft. Prepare one or two digital pages (research and process) to bring to the session.Information talk and Q&A, 6.30-8.30pm6.30pm - Guest arrivals and refreshments7pm - About the RCA presentation and Q&A8.30pm - EndWe'd love you to join for all parts of the event but if you can only join for part of it, that's fine too.Who is this event forThose interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of ArtCurrent RCA applicants and offer-holdersFriends and family are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticketYou don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.Due to the postgraduate nature of RCA study, all attendees must be over 18.How to joinThe event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.I'm thinking of applying to the RCA - can I have an informal portfolio chat?Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please join our portfolio workshop at the event to learn more.About the hostProfessor Sarah Cheang (Head of Programme, )Sarah is a design historian and Professor of Global Design History. Her wide-ranging practice focuses on East Asian material culture and the body, with a special interest in fashion and race.Sarah Cheang joined the RCA in 2011, and has led the History of Design Programme since 2020. A founder member of the Research Collective for Decoloniality and Fashion, Sarah works closely with a group of international scholars and activists who look to counter Eurocentricism in fashion studies and more inclusive and caring world-views in the fashion industry.Sarah’s teaching interests reflect a commitment to shape more inclusive curricula and decolonial approaches to global history. Recent research and teaching have focussed on concepts of decolonial aesthesis, through experimental teaching methods and the research-led initiative OPEN. Issues of gender, race and ethnicity are often uppermost in her work, and she chaired the Design History Society Equalities Working group 2019–20.Other events at the RCAWe are continually adding to our diverse programme of events: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton-and-hove/meet-the-royal-college-of-art-in-brighton/100001976714493261 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, sports, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Brighton and Hove - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Yolk House Ltd - **lat**: 50.8198799 - **long**: -0.130978 - **full address**: Yolk House Ltd, 5 Rock Place, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet the Royal College of Art in Brighton - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0ec9892f23681e52fdb6a705fc33d835fc6da4a52d16aa01604dd2ce31461e1b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1766935960 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet the Royal College of Art in Brighton being held? - **A:** Meet the Royal College of Art in Brighton takes place on Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Yolk House Ltd, 5 Rock Place, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet the Royal College of Art in Brighton? - **A:** Meet the Royal College of Art in Brighton is organized by Royal College of Art. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meet the Royal College of Art in Brighton is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brighton and Hove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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