HARI (Humanities and Arts Research Institute) is part of Royal Holloway’s vibrant interdisciplinary research culture. It exists to foster interdisciplinary research that engages with Humanities and Arts across campus. It is committed to creative engagements and fostering discussion and debate as well as building an engaged and engaging research environment that crosses existing disciplinary boundaries and fosters excellence in research.
HARI aims to support an interdisciplinary research culture at Royal Holloway. That culture will spark new ideas, develop new ways of thinking, and provide space for the crucial creative conversations that drive academic work forwards.
We will achieve this by engaging colleagues in researching groupings and events that will will provide the confidence for experimentation and co-operation, the sharing of ideasm and the exploration of new creative approaches.
HARI is sponsoring informal research groups that cross disciplinary boundaries and innovative interdisciplinary projects. These might range from on-going, long-term engagements with a particular areas, to individual workshops, showcases, and public engagements.
To discuss ideas for events, projects and groups, please contact Richard Alston, the current director of HARI.
Research Groups include
- Texts in Transit
- Forum for Contemporary Theory
- Forum for Mediterranean History
- Film Studies Group
- Theatre Studies Group
People
Director: Richard Alston, Department of Classics, School of Humanities
Management: HARI is managed by the Research Leads in the School of Humanities (Classics, History, English, Languages, Literatures and Cultures), under the direction of the vice-Dean Research in Humanities.
Events
HARI operates as both an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary Institute.
Projects under development in 2023-24 include
- Texts in Transit
- Forum for Contemporary Theory
- Forum for Mediterranean History
- Film Studies Group
- Theatre Studies Group
Funding Opportunities
HARI is interested in sponsoring interdisciplinary events and projects in the Arts and Humanities. We are particularly keen on projects which will enhance the College’s research culture, build capacity in interdisciplinary research, and enable grant capture, including ‘proof of concept’ activities. HARI will seek to sponsor activities that focus on intellectual experimentation, networking, and impact and engagement.
Research must be of an interdisciplinary nature.
The maximum sum for which applicants can apply is £400. Applications should be made on this form. The form should be submitted to Richard Alston, as Director and colleagues are encouraged to discuss ideas informally before application.
