Established in 2000, eCPR provides a focus in Wales for high quality research in photography that builds on both its institutional heritage and internationally renowned scholarship.

Newport Design Centre

Key areas: Sustainability & Design, Design for an Ageing Population, Smart Clothes and Wearable Technologies

Performance and Screen Media Research Group (PSMG)

The Performance and Screen Media Research Group (PSMG) includes the theoretical areas of film studies, media studies, theatre studies, animation studies and cultural studies, and theatre practice, film practice and animation practice.

Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology Research Centre

By developing solutions for a specifically targeted use, we believe that new opportunities will spin-out from the initial concept, informing the development of new innovations in other areas of ‘Smart Clothes’.

Latest News

Diffusion Photography Festival

A number of eCPR staff including Mark Durden, Russell Roberts, Helen Sear, David Barnes, Peter Bobby, Paul Reas all figure in the opening programme of the Diffusion International Photographic Festival in Cardiff.

eCPR and Wales in Venice Biennale

In March eCPR lead the one day conference the 'Convention' held at the National Museum Wales combined amateur and professional astronomers, scientists and artists.

Artes Mundi 5 and Beyond

Following the success of eCPR's co-ordination of Artes Mundi's conference Social Contours / Public Relations, we are continuing with a series of lectures to help build critical legacy for the prize.

Events

'Critical Moments in Adult Mathematics' – ALM 20 Annual Conference

The international conference of Adults Learning Mathematics - a research forum (ALM) will be held at the University of Wales, Newport.

ACCA at Newport – 40th celebrations!

2013 will be the 40th year of teaching ACCA at Newport University and to mark this occasion, a gala evening celebration will be taking place

University Of South Wales