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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a vibrant, diverse and inspiring community, spanning 5 academic Schools and committed to excellence in teaching and research.

We provide a rich and rewarding educational experience and our graduates are in high demand.

Our research is informing policy and practice, leading debate and shaping the world we all live in.

We're involved in a variety of projects, working with schools, community networks and local authorities.

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"As we try to make sense of the rapidly changing world around us – from geo-politics to AI, from climate risks to social cohesion – the insights of the SHAPE subjects (the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and the Economy) will be vital, as will the joy, enrichment and fulfilment they provide."

Professor Julia Black, President of the British Academy

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Future transport planners awarded prestigious bursaries

22 October 2026

Three Transport and Planning (MSc) students have been awarded prestigious Rees Jeffreys Road Fund bursaries to support their postgraduate studies in transport and planning.

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New York’s contemporary art scene outperforms London in new academic study

20 October 2026

World Art Cities Index is the first systematic, quantitative ranking of the world’s leading contemporary art cities

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High morale and strong sense of purpose sustain social care workforce in Wales, but retention challenges remain

19 October 2026

The 2026 Have Your Say Survey was completed by thousands of social care workers