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The Department of English Literature engages in internationally recognised and world-leading research across the historical spectrum.
We have three departmental research areas - 'Diversity and Inclusion'; 'History, Historicism and Heritage'; and 'Environment and Community'.
Our research sits within the University's Heritage and Creativity research theme.
We are actively involved in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and work with a number of research groups and centres across the University and beyond.
Research projects, led by researchers within the department, develop specialist knowledge in our areas of excellence.
Find out more about our research project Lost and Found? A Digital Archive of Testimonies of Migration, Displacement, and Resettlement.
The English Literature Research Division sits within the Heritage and Creativity Research Theme.
Read about our research highlights and find out how our research is making an impact.
