Meet the Royal College of Art in Bristol

Studying at the Royal College of Art places you in London: a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity - the perfect place to develop your creative career in. What do prospective students need to know about living and studying in the UK?

You’re invited to meet Jeremy Millar (Head of Programme, Writing MA)and Rob Flattery (Senior Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager) in Bristol for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.

Saturday 6 December 2025

Portfolio workshop, 10.30-11.15am

A 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, 11.30am – 1.30pm

11.30am - Guest arrivals and refreshments

12pm - About the RCA presentation and Q&A

1.30pm - End

We'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.

• Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art
• Current RCA applicants and offer-holders
• Friends and family are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticket

You 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.

The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.

Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please join our portfolio workshop at the event to learn more.

(Head of Programme, )

Jeremy is an artist, and over the past thirty years has curated exhibitions of, and written widely on, many aspects of contemporary art and culture.

Jeremy joined the RCA to help develop and launch the MA in Critical Writing in Art and Design, and has taught on the programme — now called MA Writing — ever since. In 2019 he was made Acting Head of Programme, and Head of Programme in 2021.

In 2016 Jeremy joined the newly-established MA Contemporary Art Practice as Pathway Leader for Critical Practice.

Jeremy has successfully supervised PhD students to completion, and has contributed to numerous PGR study groups and workshops.

Jeremy is also a member of the RCA’s Learning and Teaching Committee, the Taught Student Ethics Committee, and the School of Arts and Humanities’ Research Development Group, and Learning and Teaching Development Group.

(Senior Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager)

Rob Flattery is a higher education marketing and student recruitment expert working to find, attract and guide the best students from around the World to the RCA.

With over 15-years’ experience, Rob’s expertise covers marketing strategy, brand and campaign management, international and domestic student recruitment, partner management, communications, digital and alumni relations.

Rob is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Royal Historical Society.

We 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.

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