The Humanities Department aims to generate top-quality research addressing key questions and research avenues in the sub-fields it encompasses while fostering interdisciplinarity and maintaining a research agenda that is responsive to current societal needs and priorities.
Our research is driven by a commitment to:
Our work traditionally aligns with the core areas of our two undergraduate programmes—English Language, Linguistics and Literature and Communication and Digital Media—covering topics such as:
Through collaboration, research projects, and methodological innovation, we aim to broaden the reach and impact of our academic contributions.
The Humanities Department aligns its research agenda with the University’s wider priorities of sustainability, digital transformation, and well-being and inclusion.
We actively support these themes by encouraging staff-led initiatives and fostering student engagement through undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and PhD studies.
Our staff research explores a range of contemporary and socially relevant topics, including:
Through this work, we aim to connect humanities research to society and real-world practice, offering insights that contribute to greater cultural understanding, social justice, and innovation.
