The Blog
Explore insights, updates, and stories from the arts and humanities research community. From emerging trends to behind-the-scenes looks at groundbreaking projects, to case studies demonstrating the sector’s impact and tutorials that help you make the most of the dataset. Here you can read about the people, projects, and ideas shaping the field today.
Launching Soon: Law and the Humanities Infrastructure Map
LHub and MAHP are launching a new open-access map dedicated to Law and Humanities research collectives across the UK. This post introduces the map's features, invites beta testers, and provides...
Machine Encounters: Introduction to “Whose Bias”
"Machine Encounters" introduces "Whose Bias?", a collaborative event offering a playful, hands-on introduction to AI and machine learning. Using toys and snacks as data, participants explored how...
Part 1 | Mapping smarter: how to make your entry count
Learn how to add your infrastructure to the Mapping the Arts and Humanities platform. This tutorial covers signing up, writing a strong description, using tags, and making your entry visible and...
Behind the Map: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Dataset
The Mapping the Arts and Humanities team has launched a new blog series, Behind the Map, to help users navigate the MAHP dataset. Over the next few weeks, the team will share practical guidance on...
Learned Societies: English Association
The Mapping the Arts and Humanities project is bringing learned societies together, fostering collaboration, and amplifying the vital role of arts and humanities research. The English Association,...
What is humanities research infrastructure?
Mapping the Arts and Humanities, a major project commissioned by the AHRC and Research England, is seeking to identify, locate and make visible the many layers of research infrastructure in the Arts...
How do we capture the diversity of our research infrastructure?
💡Professor Jane Winters, Director of the Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, explores the challenges of identifying, classifying and quantifying our arts and humanities...
Infrastructure and innovation
💡As the UK’s arts and humanities infrastructure is mapped for the first time; Dr Jaideep Gupte considers how it will help to strengthen the UK’s global standing in the sector.‘The ‘Mapping the Arts...
Case Studies
Learned Societies: English Association
The Mapping the Arts and Humanities project is bringing learned societies together, fostering collaboration, and amplifying the vital role of arts and humanities research. The English Association, alongside its partners, is working to support researchers, advocate for the subject, and champion the power of interdisciplinary connections in an evolving landscape. Elizabeth Fisher, Elizabeth Draper, and Jenny Richards share their vision and expertise in the area.
Tutorials
Launching Soon: Law and the Humanities Infrastructure Map
LHub and MAHP are launching a new open-access map dedicated to Law and Humanities research collectives across the UK. This post introduces the map's features, invites beta testers, and provides information as to how interested research collectives can get...
Machine Encounters: Introduction to “Whose Bias”
“Machine Encounters” introduces “Whose Bias?”, a collaborative event offering a playful, hands-on introduction to AI and machine learning. Using toys and snacks as data, participants explored how bias emerges in machine learning processes. Emphasising accessibility and curiosity, it reflects on the importance of combining software enginneer and humanities-led approaches to demystifying AI technologies through inclusive, low-barrier participatory activities.
Part 1 | Mapping smarter: how to make your entry count
Learn how to add your infrastructure to the Mapping the Arts and Humanities platform. This tutorial covers signing up, writing a strong description, using tags, and making your entry visible and impactful.
Behind the Map: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Dataset
The Mapping the Arts and Humanities team has launched a new blog series, Behind the Map, to help users navigate the MAHP dataset. Over the next few weeks, the team will share practical guidance on completing your entry, understanding data fields, and exploring the dataset using digital humanities methods.
Learned Societies: English Association
The Mapping the Arts and Humanities project is bringing learned societies together, fostering collaboration, and amplifying the vital role of arts and humanities research. The English Association, alongside its partners, is working to support researchers, advocate for the subject, and champion the power of interdisciplinary connections in an evolving landscape. Elizabeth Fisher, Elizabeth Draper, and Jenny Richards share their vision and expertise in the area.
What is humanities research infrastructure?
Mapping the Arts and Humanities, a major project commissioned by the AHRC and Research England, is seeking to identify, locate and make visible the many layers of research infrastructure in the Arts and Humanities. Professor Jo Fox reflects on the key questions...
How do we capture the diversity of our research infrastructure?
Professor Jane Winters, Director of the Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, explores the challenges of identifying, classifying and quantifying our arts and humanities research landscape.
Infrastructure and innovation
💡As the UK’s arts and humanities infrastructure is mapped for the first time; Dr Jaideep Gupte considers how it will help to strengthen the UK’s global standing in the sector.
Arts and Humanities Impact
Learned Societies: English Association
The Mapping the Arts and Humanities project is bringing learned societies together, fostering collaboration, and amplifying the vital role of arts and humanities research. The English Association, alongside its partners, is working to support researchers, advocate for the subject, and champion the power of interdisciplinary connections in an evolving landscape. Elizabeth Fisher, Elizabeth Draper, and Jenny Richards share their vision and expertise in the area.
What is humanities research infrastructure?
Mapping the Arts and Humanities, a major project commissioned by the AHRC and Research England, is seeking to identify, locate and make visible the many layers of research infrastructure in the Arts and Humanities. Professor Jo Fox reflects on the key questions...
How do we capture the diversity of our research infrastructure?
Professor Jane Winters, Director of the Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, explores the challenges of identifying, classifying and quantifying our arts and humanities research landscape.
Infrastructure and innovation
💡As the UK’s arts and humanities infrastructure is mapped for the first time; Dr Jaideep Gupte considers how it will help to strengthen the UK’s global standing in the sector.
Public Humanities
Machine Encounters: Introduction to “Whose Bias”
“Machine Encounters” introduces “Whose Bias?”, a collaborative event offering a playful, hands-on introduction to AI and machine learning. Using toys and snacks as data, participants explored how bias emerges in machine learning processes. Emphasising accessibility and curiosity, it reflects on the importance of combining software enginneer and humanities-led approaches to demystifying AI technologies through inclusive, low-barrier participatory activities.
Write for us
Have you used the dataset to uncover new insights? Do you want to showcase your research infrastructure, share a case study or reflect on the role of arts and humanities research today? We’re looking for contributors from across the community to share their perspectives. Get in touch at [email protected]