Commissioned by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Research England, the Mapping the Arts and Humanities Project (MAHP)  is the first comprehensive effort to map collaborative humanities research infrastructure across the United Kingdom.

This is a project for the community and by the community, designed to make visible the hidden networks, centres, collaborations, and organisations that sustain humanities research. We aim to support researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders by providing a living, open-access resource that captures the richness and complexity of the sector while helping imagine what could come next.

While the map aims to provide a bird’s eye view of the sector, we hope users will find it a valuable launchpad; a tool for discovery, connection, and further research.

The Mapping the Arts and Humanities Project is growing — and we’d love for you to grow with us. By joining our mailing list, you’ll be the first to hear about new resources, tutorials, events, and opportunities to engage with the project.

Here’s what you can expect when you sign up:

• • Exclusive tutorials and guides on how to work with our open dataset, including beginner-friendly walkthroughs on tag clustering, network mapping, geospatial visualisation, and trend mapping.
  • Invitations to our virtual events and town halls, where we’ll be sharing real-world applications, invite your feedback, and explore how the map can support your work.
  • Update on new features, new data releases, and resource improvements.

We very much see the Mapping the Arts and Humanities as a living, evolving resource. By joining our mailing list, you could be part of shaping what comes next. We promise not to flood your inbox — you’ll only receive from us occasional, thoughtful updates full of practical tools, inspiration, and opportunities to connect.