The Arts and Humanities Research Council [AHRC] supports world-class research that furthers our understanding of human culture and creativity.
From ancient history and heritage science to modern dance and digital content.
Research into these subjects helps us to interpret our experiences, probe our identities, interrogate our cultural assumptions and understand our historical, social, economic and political context. It adds to the economic success of the UK, through its contributions to the knowledge economy and innovation agenda. The research we fund can lead to improvements in social and intellectual capital, community identity, learning skills, technological evolution and the quality of life of the nation.
News & Events
AHRC/BBC Wales seminar on Dylan Thomas
A call was issued today for expressions of interest from arts and humanities researchers from all disciplines within the arts and humanities to participate in a half-day AHRC/BBC editorial seminar on Dylan Thomas.
Project to bring the colourful past of Bristol Zoo to life
A unique research project, funded by the AHRC, is underway to document the distinguished history of Bristol Zoo, calling on members of the public to play their part in contributing artifacts, film footage and photographs.
New evidence for Saxon Britain glass industry
AHRC research provides the earliest archaeological evidence for glass-making in Saxon Britain.
AHRC appoints new members to its Advisory Board
The AHRC announces the appointment of five new members to the AHRC Advisory Board.
British Religion has changed dramatically
British Religion has changed dramatically and the implications for policy and practice are far reaching.
AHRC announces new Centre for Copyright
The Centre for Copyright and New Business Models in the Creative Economy has been awarded to the consortium led by the University of Glasgow.
Top of the Pop-Up Shops
New exhibition celebrating TV coverage of British pop music through May aims to be top of the pop-up shops.
Law can't resolve religious disputes, say legal experts
The law is too blunt an instrument to resolve disputes claims new research co-funded by the AHRC.
New research from the AHRC shows Parliaments can make Human Rights more democratic
New research published by the AHRC makes some interesting findings about human rights between 2000 and 2010.