Research

The School of Arts and Humanities enjoys an international reputation for its award-winning academic research, supported by our vibrant research groups and centres, and our lively postgraduate research culture. Our researchers are committed to engaging with the wider world, enriching the lives of individuals and communities with their projects.

- Dr Shafquat Towheed (Director of Research)

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Research Groups

The School’s groups and centres reveal the richness and diversity of Arts and Humanities research.

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Research Projects

Our projects demonstrate our vibrant research culture, and commitment to engagement with the wider world.

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Impact and Engagement

Our research engages with society and culture at local, national and international levels, enriching the lives of diverse individuals and communities.

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Postgraduate Research

The School offers an intellectually stimulating environment for our committed and highly productive postgraduate research community.

News

Bandleader Mrs Mary Hamer and Her Boys
8th April 2025
Dr Laura Hamer has published a new CUP Women in Music Element, "Bandleader Mrs Mary Hamer and Her Boys".
‘Art and Ecology’ connects people and climate
17th March 2025
OU art historians work with local people in Perthshire to reflect on climate change in new ways.
New chapter publication: ‘Beyond Nostalgia: Hearing Anachronism in Westworld and Television’s New Golden Age’
14th March 2025
Kolassa’s chapter in The Palgrave Handbook of Music and Sound in Peak TV explains the cutting-edge ‘Peak’ TV soundtrack for Westworld and its...