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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24 Jul 2026

Alan Turing's unpublished short story

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

7 Jul 2026

In the news: Cutting language courses risks undermining social mobility and vocational skills

Cambridge School of Arts and Humanities languages

7 Jul 2026

In the news: Language learning may slow brain ageing

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6 Jul 2026

Historic appointment in Buddhist Studies first of its kind at Cambridge

Cambridge School of Arts and Humanities Professor Chris Jones Divinity

26 Jun 2026

Music that could melt earwax

University of Cambridge Professor of Music History Bettina Varwig

24 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham and his Cambridge English degree

University of Cambridge Centre for the Future of Intelligence
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