Research

A vibrant culture of collaboration underpins our research in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Explore our research areas to see how we’re working with others to bring influential new ideas to light.

Research areas

Communication, Cultural and Media Studies

History and Heritage

Law

Literature and Languages

Philosophy

Politics and International Studies

Research groups

Researcher directory

Research Spotlight

Learn how our research is informing best practice among mountain safety practitioners, professionals and educators around the world.

Enhancing avalanche safety through philosophy

More research Spotlights

Scotland’s sporting heritage

Find out more about our work to preserve and celebrate Scotland’s rich and diverse sporting history.

Terror and Wonder

Find out how our research helped to shape the world's largest ever public exhibition of the Gothic at the British Library.

Human rights reform

Learn more about how our research is helping to ensure human rights are embedded across the work of government so that law and policy supports the dignity of everyone in Scotland.

Uncovering forgotten history

Dunfermline Abbey is one of the most important ecclesiastical sites in Scotland. Find out how Stirling research has been central to reshaping its rich story and bringing its historical significance to the fore.

PhD opportunities

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities offers a vibrant, supportive environment for postgraduate researchers. Take a closer look at the subject areas we offer PhD supervision in and find out how to apply.