The UK’s national festival of the humanities, led by the School of Advanced Study.
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Our National Role
We play a unique role in championing the arts and humanities in the UK, and equipping researchers to navigate and contribute to the UK’s research and innovation landscape.
Through an ambitious programme of research promotion and facilitation, we provide leadership and support to subject communities across the UK, provide training and resources for researchers of all career levels, connect researchers and practitioners across disciplines and sectors, and advocate for the humanities and its importance to our society.
Research Promotion
We are at the forefront of research promotion and public engagement in the UK. We provide the resources and platforms for researchers to share the benefits of their research, and advocate for the value of the arts and humanities to policymakers, communities and individuals.
Research Facilitation
Through our internationally-renowned institutes and centres, we train the next generation of humanities researchers, devise innovative methods for new discoveries, connect humanities researchers and practitioners across disciplines and sectors, and provide unique humanities research infrastructure to create new knowledge and new formats for collaboration.
Support & Training
We provide UK-wide resources and training opportunities for humanities researchers of all career stages.
Networks & Collaborations
We help to foster strong strategic networks within and across disciplines.
Digital Humanities
Our Digital Humanities Research Hub provides support and infrastructure for the humanities community.
National Initiatives
We lead on a number of key strategic initiatives with national impact.
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Find out more about the School of Advanced Study and its mission.