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.
Special screening of Run Kalyani for International Women's Day
A North East-based filmmaker is bringing South Asian women's stories to the region's most celebrated cinema for a special one-night screening ahead of International Women's Day.
Comment: From Harold Wilson to Liz Truss
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses what the fates of former prime ministers can teach Keir Starmer.
Comment: What National Gallery cuts reveal about arts funding
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how the National Gallery cutting staff numbers indicates wider problems in the arts industry.