Institute of Arts and Humanities
About us
The Institute of Arts and Humanities at Worcester encompasses subject areas including Art, Design, English, Media and Culture, History, Sociology, Theatre and Film, Politics, Law and Criminology.
As an academic community, we are ambitious for our achievements and their impact on individuals’ lives and career prospects. We place a great value on the individual and creating a friendly and supportive environment in which to work and learn.
By sharing our academic work and collaboration with partners, we aim to make a distinctive contribution to public life in the region, and to international knowledge in our academic subjects. Dynamic interaction with associated professional worlds underpins the day-to-day environment in which learning, teaching and research take place.
Arts and Humanities news
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Tuesday, 03 February 2026
A new series of public lectures will bring leading academic experts to Worcester, offering fresh perspectives on some of the most fascinating questions in their fields.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Two talented dance students will take centre stage at Worcester’s Swan Theatre after securing a prestigious paid commission for their work.
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Thursday, 04 December 2025
Why do the same Christmas songs return every year? And what would it actually take for reindeer to achieve flight?