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Uniting eight institutes at the University of London to form the UK's national centre for the support and promotion of academic research in the humanities

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Our nine dynamic and innovative institutes are a driving force for research and knowledge sharing across the humanities in the UK and beyond.
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Our specialist research libraries and Senate House Library form one of the world's most significant collections in the humanities.
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We provide an unparalleled array of research support for humanities scholars at every career stage, from postgraduate student to senior scholar.
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Our extensive programme of seminars, lectures, and conferences feature world-leading scholars and thinkers. Most events are free and open to the public.
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We offer University of London MA, MRes, LLM, MPhil, and PhD degrees in a wide range of humanities subjects within a vibrant learning community.
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Charles Burney’s 18th-century history of music still hits the high notes

Talking Humanities

Charles Burney's 18th-century history of music still hits the high notes 

As pandemic restrictions begin to be lifted, Dr Karen Attar celebrates with 'A General History of Music, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Period'.

Talking Humanities, the School of Advanced Study's flagship digital publication, covers groundbreaking humanities research throughout the UK.

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Research Directory

Our Directory of Research and Expertise is the first stop for anyone seeking experts or further information about projects managed by the School of Advanced Study.

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Naming and Necessity Revisited - Prof. Saul Kripke

Videos and Podcasts

Naming and Necessity Revisited - Professor Saul Kripke​

In this talk Professor Saul Kripke presupposed knowledge of Naming and Necessity and revisited some of its more controversial points. He also addressed some misinterpretations and discussed statements and characterisations he made that needed modification, correction, or further elaboration.

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