Media centre

Last updated 14 September 2023

The Communications & Marketing department handles media enquiries for the RCA and can provide access to expert spokespeople, and coordinate photography, filming or other media requests.

RCA2023. Photograph by Shaun James Cox

View all RCA press releases, or explore the latest press releases below.

Press resources

RCA images

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A selection of high resolution images available for press use can be downloaded at the google drive link below.

If you can't find what you're looking for, contact the press team at [email protected]

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RCA leadership

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About the RCA

Our leadership, alumni, research centres, schools and campuses.

The Royal College of Art started life in 1837 as the Government School of Design. Granted a Royal Charter and university status in 1967, today the RCA remains the world’s most influential postgraduate institution of art and design.

Find out more by downloading our History PDF below.

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Filming agreement

Arranging filming at the RCA

If you'd like to film at the RCA, contact our Press team at [email protected] to arrange access.

Download our Filming Agreement below.

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Disney launches Global Create 100 campaign to celebrate creativity and support make-a-wish with $1 million donation

Disney and Virgil Abloh Securities unveil a one-of-a-kind sculpture of Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey to mark Disney’s 100th anniversary and launch a creative celebration that brings together some of the world’s most inventive minds including Beyoncé, Christian Louboutin and Lang Lang

RCA2023: The Truman Brewery

The Truman Brewery , 13–16 July 2023

RCA2023: Battersea and Kensington

RCA Battersea and Kensington Exhibitions and Events, 30 June – 3 July 2023

Royal College of Art announces LoveFrom Scholarship for underrepresented minority design students

4 April 2023: The Royal College of Art (RCA) today announced the launch of its LoveFrom Scholarship.

World’s number one art and design university launches new qualifications

30 March 2023: The RCA announces the launch of a new cohort of MArch, MEd, MFA and MDes programmes for 2023 entry.

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Royal College of Art and Community Jameel announce CLIMAVORE partnership with Turner Prize nominees Cooking Sections

28 March 2023: The RCA and Community Jameel, announced today the launch of CLIMAVORE x Jameel at RCA, a new initiative led by Alon Schwabe and Daniel Fernández Pascual.

Press team contact

For any media enquiries please contact the RCA's press team at [email protected] or +44 (0) 207 590 4257

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