CARU | Contemporary Arts ReSearch Unit is an interdisciplinary research platform, led by arts researchers and practitioners from an array of disciplines and international backgrounds. Currently based in Oxford and working closely with local and national organizations, CARU promotes an ethos of collaborative practice by organizing and participating in diverse cultural activities, from academic seminars and conferences to exhibitions of artworks and performances. We aim to provide an open and active forum for exchange of ideas and information, assisting artists and researchers in taking their work outside of studios and institutions to share their work and engage directly with the public.