2009-10 Annual Report and Accounts (pdf 26818kb)
Podium -Summer 2009 (pdf 2088kb)
Issue 12 includes a look at the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne and how AHRC research has underpinned many of the celebrations. Find out all about a young artist, Meg Mosley, and how she helps make art accessible and inclusive.
Podium -Spring 2009 (pdf 1105kb)
In issue 11 you can read about how AHRC-funded research into the Iranian King, Shah ‘Abbas, has underpinned a major new exhibition at the British Museum. Also read about the life and works of multi disciplinary artist, and AHRC creative fellow - the late Ian Breakwell.
Podium -Winter 2008 (pdf 1643kb)
In this issue our involvment in 'Living with Environmental Change',the latest findings from Stonehenge, a project evaluating the role of new technology in the creative and media practice of young people, and an exhibition at the British Library.
Podium 9 -Summer 2008 (pdf 1434kb)
In this issue researchers at University of Bristol are creating a digitised historical archive of Penguin, whilst researchers at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth aim to create a series of related site-specific performances for three locations in North Lincolnshire and a postgraduate award holder looks at the popularity of Victorian seaside entertainment in the instantly recognisable shape of Punch and Judy.
Podium 8 - Spring 2008 (pdf 881kb)
The latest edition of our newsletter features Ian Pearson MP, and Minister of State for Science and Innovation discussing how arts and humanities research contributes to Government policy. There is also a look at some research highlights and our new 'What's On' guide to some of the exhibitions, concerts and events in which our award holders are involved over the coming months.
Podium 7 - Autumn 2007 (pdf 1171kb)
In this issue, 'Admission All Classes' a project which brings together the AHRC, Blackpool Council and the University of Sheffield. Also some of the neglected aspects of the Royal Mail archive are being researched for the first time and a collection of photographs taken in Tibet in the early twentieth century have been digitised, annotated and posted online to allow wider public access for the first time.
Podium 6 - Spring 2007 (pdf 803kb)
Included this time is one of the biggest collaborative research projects that the AHRC is currently funding, the Stonehenge Neolithic site. Looking to the future, rather than the past, we also bring you an update on the 'Designing for the 21st Century' research initiative. Finally, we look at the impact of our post-graduate Research Preparation Master's Scheme on helping to launch the career of an MA photography student.
Podium 5 -November 2006 (pdf 687kb)
This issue of Podium celebrates recent AHRC funded Collaborative Working successes. We feature articles on a number of AHRC funded academics who are working with non-academic organisations or with academics from other disciplines. Also an AHRC Research Fellow who is working with psychologists to study the effects of sound on sleep.
Podium 4 - April 2006 (pdf 774kb)
As the AHRC celebrates its first birthday and engineering pioneer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel celebrates his 200th anniversary, Dr Mark Horton reveals how AHRC funding is bringing us all closer to the creator of the railways. Also Lisa Mooney Smith discusses the establishment of a Research Exchange Network, also included is a series of workshops exploring whether Britain can embrace cultural difference and the latest in playground design.
Podium 3 - January 2006 (pdf 877kb)
Here we look at some of the ways in which researchers in our community are beginning to ensure that their findings reach wider audiences. The AHRC's new Chief Executive, Professor Philip Esler, sets out his stall, encouraging arts and humanities researchers to be more active in spreading the word about their achievements, we also reveal how researchers are getting the chance to make their way in business, with the latest on the RCUK Business Plan Competition.
Podium 2 - October 2005 (pdf 1193kb)
This issue includes how the AHRC has been supporting events and resources to enable our researchers to make the most of new technological developments. We also showcase a study of the growing phenomenon of book clubs and mass reading events. We then welcome the new Chief Executive of the AHRC, Professor Philip Esler, and our new Director of Research, Professor Tony McEnery.
Podium 1 - April 2005 (pdf 498kb)
In the first issue of the new AHRC magazine Lord Dearing looks at what the future might hold for the AHRC and Professor Sandra Kemp, of the Royal College of Art, explores the interface between the arts, technology, and medicine in the context of her research on the face.