English literature and liberal arts research
Our research was judged first in London and second nationally for its 100% four star research environment and impact in , the UK’s national Research Excellence Framework.
Our researchers examine literature and culture from the contemporary to Medieval periods, while looking forward to the future. Intervening local and global issues, our research is transforming cultural understanding and creative practice internationally.
Our work bridges creative writing, cultural history, literary studies and theatre studies. We have particular strengths in archival literary and historical study, critical ‘race’ studies, cultures of migration and displaced peoples, digital publishing and editing, gender and sexuality studies, material and visual cultures, health and medical humanities, science fiction and science writing.
We are home to the pioneering open-access journal ,Ìýour affiliated research centres include the Centre for Contemporary Literature, the ,ÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý, which programme a dynamic range of events open to students and the public. Colleagues originated the Open Library of the Humanities, which has transformed the landscape of academic publishing internationally. Our purpose-built facilities include the  ²¹²Ô»å ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Cinema.Ìý
We support one of the largest postgraduate communities in the country, with a portfolio of specialist MA degrees and an MPhil/PhD programme. Postgraduate study is energised by innovative doctoral training events,Ìýcourses and internship opportunities.Ìý
Research centres and institutes
Open access publications
STAFF RESEARCH PROJECTS AND BOOKSÂ
Recent staff research projects include: ; ;Ìý;Ìý;Ìý.
The newest books from our staff include:Ìý;Ìý:Ìý;ÌýRadical Attention;Ìý;Ìý.
OUR CULTURAL PARTNERS AND NETWORKSÂ
We have formed a number of key collaborations and partnerships to support our research.
Key partners that we have worked with recently are the ,Ìý,ÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý.
We have also networked with ,Ìý,ÌýOpen Society University NetworkÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý.
