Meet the Royal College of Art in Belfast

This event is for those exploring postgraduate routes in art, design, architecture, communication, humanities and interdisciplinary practice. Learn more about how the RCA supports artists, designers and researchers to develop their work in an international context and what do prospective students need to know about living and studying in London?

You’re invited to meet Dr Danielle Barrios-O’Neill (Associate Dean of Academic Planning & Development for School of Communication and School of Design) and Etan Kinsella McLennan (Digital Content Manager) in Belfast for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.

Thursday 12 February 2026

Portfolio workshop, 5.30-6.15pm

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, 6.30-8.30pm

6.30pm - Guest arrivals and refreshments

7pm - About the RCA presentation and Q&A

8.30pm - 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.

(Associate Dean of Academic Planning & Development for and )

Dr Danielle Barrios-O’Neill is a groundbreaking scholar in the field of experimental education, recognised for her work developing novel post-disciplinary methods of advanced serious play for societal change.

Dr Barrios-O’Neill is the Head of MA Information Experience Design at the Royal College of Art. Students in this programme design of experiences of information in quantifiable and unquantifiable forms, using extremely diverse platforms and media. Danielle’s leadership of the programme and within the college are inspired by the depth of complexity endemic in our world and the need for better ways to change systems for the better. She has led a large number of research groups, projects, partnerships and exhibitions related to this area over the last six years.

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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