Research
A rich diversity of disciplines and approaches
The School of Arts, English, and Languages comprises a rich diversity of disciplines and approaches, producing engaged and transformative world-class research ranging from literary, linguistic, critical and historical studies to creative practice in performance, media arts, and writing.
Our researchers are international leaders in their fields, whose work has successfully attracted significant funding across the School, addressing many societal issues and challenges in our globalised world. Interdisciplinarity and collaboration are at the heart of our research activities, allowing us to engage with local, national and international cultural stakeholders. A commitment to interdisciplinarity and contributions to enhancing the performance of the creative economy is reflected in the activities of the School's research centres.
EXPLORE OUR RESEARCH AREAS
RESEARCH CULTURE
A DYNAMIC, CREATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESEARCH
OUR RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT
The School seeks to continually enhance quality and dissemination of research and foster interdisciplinarity and collaboration leading to wider impact
DISCOVER THE SPECIALISMS OF OUR ACADEMIC STAFF
Bringing excellence and innovation together
Whether at the cutting edge of critical theory, pioneering interdisciplinary approaches or challenging assumptions, the research expertise of our academic staff is world-class.
FACILITIES and INFRASTRUCTURE
Outstanding Research and Learning Environment
The School of Arts, English and Languages has a range of state-of-the-art facilities to support our students and staff conducting world-class research and teaching across all of our disciplines.
DIVERSITY and GENDER EQUALITY
Athena SWAN Bronze Award
The School is commited to promoting and encouraging diversity. The Athena SWAN Charter was established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine employment in higher education and research. Following an application for an Advance HE Athena SWAN Charter Award in April 2020, we have achieved our goal of attaining a Bronze Award.