February - London Metropolitan University

The Cass news archive: February 2013

All news from the Cass during February 2013

Surface and Structure

Exhibition: Wed 20 Feb - Thu 7 Mar

BA Textile Design Level 4 Work-In-Progress Exhibition open now in the library

Michael Stubbs - Gallery Talk

Talk: Thursday 28 February 4pm

Mike Stubbs will give a gallery talk in 2 parts on THU 28 FEB from 4pm until 5.30 in the Cass Gallery

Power to the people

The Cass Lecturer collaborates with non-profit organisation People of the Sun in Malawi to empower local artisans.

Premiere Vision

BA Textile Design students visit fashion fabric trade show in Paris.

The designer's craft

Talk, Public Lecture: 19 February 5.30pm

Why are the Design and Crafts worlds traditionally perceived as opposing each other? Lecture by Aidan Walker.

Hot Valve Leak

News, Exhibition: 13 to 23 February

Exhibition of paintings by The Cass alumnus and Honorary Graduate Vic Reeves.

Who loves the sun?

Exhibition: 14 - 28 February 2013

Display of the SunBloc project by our RIBA- award winning Heliomet Team, destined for Solar Decathlon China 2013.

Made in Hayes does Talking, Playing, Growing

The Cass came with tea and cake on Saturday afternoon to encourage talking, playing and growing at the Austin Estate.

'Roulette'

Thursday, 21 February, 6pm

Public lecture by artist Ryan Gander

Translations [5]

Talk, Public lecture: Thursday, 21 February, 18:30

LOST IN TRANSLATION, a public lecture by Marie-José Van Hee.

House party

News, Exhibition: 14 February 6.30pm-8.00pm

Join our RIBA award winning Heliomet Team to celebrate their successes with the SunBloc house, and hear about plans for the Solar Decathlon China 2013.

Best foot forward

The Cass students win fashion internships at Underground Shoes.

Sacred Light

Talk, Public Lecture: 26th February 5.30pm

This Lecture by Colin Ball looks at our unconscious response to light.

Made in Hayes at the Austin Estate - Talk Play Grow

The Cass, Grow Heathrow and Hillingdon Play Association will be growing, playing and talking with residents at the Austin Estate about a proposed initiative to ‘Green’ the estate.

The Feminist Art Group presents a talk

Talk: Monday, 4 February at 6pm in CE4-10

Kimanthi Donkor hosted by Andrea Medjesi-Jones.

Hack to the future

The Cass lecturer featured on BBC Culture Show

Alternative family album by Spencer Rowell

The Uncertain States First Tuesday Talk Presents

Talk: Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 7.30pm

'Alternative family album' by Spencer Rowell

Calloused Hands: Byrd (Andre Royo), photograph copyright Martyna Przybysz

Bubbling over

Debut feature by The Cass alumni features star of 'The Wire'

Fans of Feminism

News, Exhibition: 16 to 23 February

A survey of contemporary feminist art featuring a selection of work from The Cass Feminist Society and friends.

Michael Stubbs - Solo exhibition

Exhibition: Private view: 7 February, 6.00-8.30pm

This exhibition contextualises Stubbs’ painting practice alongside his rarely seen paper works.

Latest news from School of Art, Architecture and Design

London Met welcomes community to celebrate reopening of the refurbished Shoreditch campus

The refurbished campus will host Fashion, Textiles and Fine Art, creating a new creative community in the heart of Shoreditch.

First Exhibition at Refreshed Shoreditch Space Celebrates Alumni Talent

Part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle, the exhibition offers a first glimpse inside London Met’s new creative hub and celebrates the work of emerging talent.

Architectural practice led by London Met academic wins prestigious national award

Niwa House in Southwark has been named a 2025 RIBA National Award winner, placing it among the UK’s most acclaimed new buildings.

London Met Public art students funded to monitor exhibition

Audio-visual art exhibition generates funding from City of London Corporation

Double win for London Met in design-research funding

Two new projects will explore sustainable urban living through rewilding and regenerative textiles.

London Met Community Celebrates Inauguration of Vice-Chancellor Professor Julie Hall

Professor Hall outlined her vision for a university that is unapologetically inclusive, fearlessly forward-thinking and committed to delivering education that truly makes a difference.

Development of vibrant new teaching spaces nears completion

A new video highlights the transformation of the university's School of Art, Architecture and Design, which will relocate to three purpose-designed sites later this year.

How to bring people with us as we rewild our cities

Siân Moxon says rewilding cities starts in our own back gardens. Her research explores how design and behaviour change can help people make space for nature.

New Exhibition Explores the Thames Estuary Through Art

'Into the Zone - Journeys in the Thames Estuary' has been curated by London Met researcher Michael Upton and brings together artists with different visions of the area.

London Metropolitan University Achieves Prestigious PPA Accreditation

Two London Met Journalism programmes have received accreditation from the Professional Publishers Association (PPA).

Professor Don MacRaild Steps Down as Research Leader at London Met

At the end of 2024, Professor Don MacRaild stepped down as Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) at London Metropolitan University.

RIBA Awards for London Met Architecture Students

London Met architecture students are celebrating a string of successes in the RIBA’s prestigious awards in 2024

London Met hosts Wild Ways Research Day

Local residents took part in a research day to influence ‘rewilding’ in London’s gardens

London Met's award-winning architecture students

London Met architecture students celebrate success, with Ryan Speer receiving a nomination for the prestigious RIBA award and Olusola Adebakin winning apprentice of the year

EVENT: London Met's postgraduate and research exhibition 2024

London Metropolitan University’s School of Art, Architecture, and Design is set to present its annual Postgraduate and Research Exhibition, running from 11 to 14 September 2024.

February News from the School of Art, Architecture and Design