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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Excellence in research and teaching, in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has a global reputation as a centre for research, education and engagement across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences.

We are home to an exceptionally broad range of disciplines. These sit across our 10 academic schools, research institutes and centres. Through our thinking, making, research and education practice, we seek to address social and global challenges.

As a values-based community of colleagues and students, we promote a supportive and inclusive culture. This is based on shared values of trust, integrity, diversity, academic freedom and social and environmental justice.

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Freemen of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ see construction of new Castle Leazes

The Freemen of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and other key stakeholders have become an indelible part of new student accommodation at Âé¶¹´«Ã½’s Castle Leazes.

Comment: Why the Common Travel Area isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants

Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray explains what the Common Travel Area is and why it isn't a 'loophole' for migrants.

Comment: Creative employers are struggling to fill vacancies

Writing for The Conversation, Bernard Hay highlights that many creative employers struggle to fill vacancies due to a lack of skills and suggests how that can be fixed.