About this Event
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 prospective students need to know about living and studying in London.
Dr Bjorn Sommer(Senior Tutor - Research, Innovation Design Engineering MA/MSc)
Bjorn’s interdisciplinary background ranges from computer science to visualisation and design. He is also the Year 1 lead of the Innovatin Design Engineering MA/MSc, a two year masters degree at the Royal College of Art in London.
Bjorn is currently co-organising the RCA Immersive Acts symposium, taking place March 12 and 13 2026 in London.
What to expect
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10am - 1pm
Book a 20-min slot to meet with Dr. Bjorn Sommer to discuss your portfolio or any questions you have about applying for a graduate programme at the Royal College of Art.
Who is this event for
- 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.
How to join
The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.
About the host
Dr Bjorn Sommer(Senior Tutor - Research, Innovation Design Engineering MA/MSc)
Bjorn’s interdisciplinary background ranges from computer science to visualisation and design. He is also the Year 1 lead of the Innovatin Design Engineering MA/MSc, a two year masters degree at the Royal College of Art in London.
Bjorn received his BSc in Media Informatics and Design in 2004 from Bielefeld University and Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (Gestaltung). There he also completed an MA Interdisciplinary Media Sciences in 2006 and initiated the CELLmicrocosmos project 'Starting from an animated cell model'.
From 2009 to 2015 he worked and taught as a research assistant in the Bio-/Medical Informatics Department at Bielefeld University while creating the lecture module 'Interdisciplinary Cell Visualisation and Modelling' and finishing his PhD thesis on Integrative Cell Modelling.
In 2015, he started as a Research Fellow at Monash University in Melbourne and then at the University of Konstanz.
Other events at the RCA
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Grind, 783 Haight Street, San Francisco, United States
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