Welcome to the National Institute of
Creative Arts and Industries

The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) is a respected centre for creativity, research, teaching and practice at The University of Auckland.

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Dance Studies

View some dynamic performances by Dance Studies students.

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Music

Experience some inspirational performances by Music students.

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CNZARD

See some of the innovative research-based work being undertaken at CNZARD.

Top Ten: new acquisitions for The University of Auckland Art Collection
Fine Arts

A selection of the award-winning work being produced at Elam School of Fine Arts.

Elam Graduate Show 2011
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At NICAI you can study architecture, planning and urban design, dance, fine arts, music and sound. We offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and a wealth of opportunities for research in the creative arts and industries. You will study alongside other creative people, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects within a stimulating interdisciplinary framework.

Whether you’re looking to equip yourself for a creative career in the national or international arena, or to contribute to the world’s knowledge through postgraduate research, NICAI provides a dynamic environment where creative talent and entrepreneurship thrive.

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School of Music's Uwe Grodd promoted to Professor 9 February 2012
This promotion recognises Professor Grodd's professional and academic eminence at an international level.  >>
Boost for Global Arts Education 26 January 2012
The future for global arts education looks significantly brighter following the adoption and support of The Seoul Agenda: Goals for the Development of Arts Education by UNESCO.  >>
Exhibitions reflect on time, memory and taonga 20 January 2012
The Gus Fisher Gallery hosts exhibitions by Reuben Paterson and Christine Hellyar, which both reflect on time, memory and taonga.  >>
Sculpture wins Queensland commission 19 December 2011
Associate Professor Michael Parekowhai (Ngati Whakarongo/Pakeha) has been awarded the Premier of Queensland’s Sculpture Commission with his proposed sculpture The World Turns.  >>


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