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

OpenARC holds the first Festival of the Arts and Humanities
23rd May 2025
OpenARC held its first ever Festival, celebrating the research, broadcast work, public engagement and impact in the School of the Arts and...
New book: Korngold in America: Music, Myth, and Hollywood
7th May 2025
A new book on opera and film composer Erich Korngold (1897-1957), written by Music lecturer Ben Winters, has been published by Oxford University...
MK LitFest Moderator Training event at Walton Hall
16th April 2025
MK LitFest and the OU welcomed journalist Julia Wheeler to Walton Hall for a session of training in moderation skills.