Professor John Last from Norwich Universtity of the Arts/NUA.Picture: ANTONY KELLY - Credit: Archant From a hidden treasure with a long history but a low profile to being globally recognised for training creative talents working across the world. Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) has come a long way since Professor John Last took over as vice-chancellor in 2009. Norwich University of the Arts. - Credit: Archant In his more than decade in charge he has led the institution to achieve university status in 2012 and become world renowned for exciting talented artists in everything from computer games design to fashion.