The Centre for Ultra-realistic Imaging (CURI) constitutes a major new cross-disciplinary facility at Glyndŵr University. CURI’s principal function is to develop research and educate in holographic and interferometric imaging, using a range of innovative teaching and learning techniques. On a wider basis, the centre’s activities extend to providing research programmes in applied photonics and visual arts and in strengthening current and forging new international academic and industrial collaborations.