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Strategic Plan 2026–2030

This five year Strategic Plan is the first step towards our vision of the Royal College of Art at our 200th anniversary in 2037 as the worldʼs most influential art and design community.

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Sir Peter Bazalgette

Introduction to the Strategic Plan 2026–30

Sir Peter Bazalgette, Pro-Chancellor & Chair and Professor Christoph Lindner, President & Vice-Chancellor, introduce the College's Strategic Plan 2026-30.
Polymorph research project. A physical AI system that generates a sensuous, playful world of light, vibration and shifting forms.

The Royal College of Art at 200

We approach our 200th anniversary in a time of global challenge and rapid change, with new revolutions in creative methods and making on the horizon. It’s important for the RCA to be clear on what we are here to do now – as well as what type of organisation the world needs us to be by our 200th anniversary in 2037.
RCA Ethos

RCA Ethos

As we work towards the aims of the new Strategic Plan, it will be important to ensure that the RCA's ethos remains at its heart.
Alien Rhapsody

Strategic Pillar One

Creating and delivering the best art and design education, dialogue and research.
Fine Art (1000x560)

Strategic Pillar Two

Championing a community with outstanding potential who are diverse, inclusive and connected.
A student presents at the Research Biennale Symposium 2025. Photo: Chris Lee.

Strategic Pillar Three

Convening transformational exchanges of art and design expertise and ideas.
Terra Carta Design Lab exhibition. Photo: Chris Lee.

How we will know if we have been successful

By 2030, we will have taken major steps towards our vision of the RCA at 200.

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Spread from Strategic Plan 2026–30

Alternatively, you can download our Strategic Plan 2026–2030 as a digital publication.

Strategic Plan 2026–2030 (PDF, 1.4MB)