Much of the lens-based research is conducted under the umbrella of the Centre for Lens Arts and Science Interaction (CLASI). Working in partnership with cultural industries nationally and internationally, CLASI encourages and promotes interdisciplinary research through practices such as photography, time-based media, performed photography, digital imaging and electronic arts.

Staff participating in this research group include:

John Paul Evans
Mark Cocks
Peter Finnemore
Hamish Gane
Karen Ingham
Paul Jeff
Andrea Liggins
Georgina White
Richard Page
Andy Penaluna
Susan Steinberg
Ruth Robinson
Steve Sullivan