School of Arts and Humanities

Cambridge's reputation for excellence in the Arts and Humanities rests upon our outstanding teaching and world-class research. The School of Arts and Humanities is a diverse community of academics, students, and staff from across our related subjects.

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13 Oct 2026

AI and the future of housing delivery

Cambridge Assistant Professor Matteo Zallio

12 Oct 2026

Cultural connections and contrasts: Why bound books matter

Cambridge Professor Laura Moretti

5 Oct 2026

Major Anglo-Saxon discovery in Rome

Anglo-Saxon coins found in Rome

5 Oct 2026

Professor Ronita Bardhan appointed co-director of Cambridge Zero

Ronita Bardhan, Architecture

5 Oct 2026

A 16th century act of subterfuge saved a Catholic manuscript from total destruction

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24 Jul 2026

Alan Turing's unpublished short story

Professor Sarah Dillon (English) studies Alan Turing's handwritten short story.
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