Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Excellence in research and teaching, in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has a global reputation as a centre for research, education and engagement across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences.
We are home to an exceptionally broad range of disciplines. These sit across our 10 academic schools, research institutes and centres. Through our thinking, making, research and education practice, we seek to address social and global challenges.
As a values-based community of colleagues and students, we promote a supportive and inclusive culture. This is based on shared values of trust, integrity, diversity, academic freedom and social and environmental justice.
Comment: Why the Common Travel Area isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants
Writing for The Conversation, ..Colin Murray explains what the Common Travel Area is and why it isn't a 'loophole' for migrants.
Comment: Creative employers are struggling to fill vacancies
Writing for The Conversation, Bernard Hay highlights that many creative employers struggle to fill vacancies due to a lack of skills and suggests how that can be fixed.
UNEE and North East Mayor launch £22.5m fund
Universities for North East England and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have launched the £22.5m Inspire fund to commercialise academic research and innovation in the region.