Formerly called the Institute for International Research in Glass (IIRG), launched in June 1998, National Glass Centre Research is focused on the research and development of creative glass at a national and international level.
University of Sunderland is home to over 30 postgraduate research students. Find out more about their research by following the link below.
The teaching staff of the University's Glass departments are all actively engaged in research. Find out more about their research by following the link below.
Since its inception in 1998 a number of prestigious international glass artists and researchers have been invited to the University. Find out more about their work with National Glass Centre Research by following the link below.