Signature Research Themes

School's Thematic Research Areas

Research at the School of History & Philosophy is rooted in the University’s commitment to excellence, sustainability, openness and respect (Strategic Plan, 2020-2025). The four strategic research areas identified in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies’ Strategic Plan (2021-2025) likewise set out an ambitious trajectory, which our School contributes to in a variety of ways.

Our research strategy draws from these foundations while setting out a pathway for our own development, which accounts for our unique strengths as individuals and as a collective. The expertise of our staff covers a range of topics but we excel collectively in the following thematic areas of research:

• Environment and Nature
• Religion and Faith/Beliefs in Society
• Childhood, Youth and Gender
• Ethics, Technology and Justice
• State and Society
• Culture and Creativity 

For further information on the activities of staff in the above areas, please see the research sections of the disciplines of History and Philosophy.