News and events from the UK's national centre for the support and promotion of humanities research. We monitor our profiles, more here: http://bit.ly/3q8WHYmhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mll4pvzaey2kArchives, ink, and insights. ☕️📜 Take a look through the lens of Haley Svensrud as she documents her day-to-day while studying the MA History of the Book at the Institute of English Studies. Keep an eye out for more from Haley coming your way soon! 📍Apply online today: sas.ac.uk/phd-ies11 May 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mll4pvzaey2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mlkwb62iqh27Join us online on 9 June for a timely transatlantic conversation about defending, celebrating and securing the future of the arts, humanities and social sciences. With colleagues from @acls1919.bsky.social, @artsandhums.bsky.social and @britishacademy.bsky.social. Book now: https://bit.ly/4dv1w9h https://www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/events/defending-arts-social-sciences-humanities11 May 2026 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkwb62iqh27https://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mle7vx4jmp2pJoin us for a dynamic one-day summit that puts humanities innovation centre stage. Featuring high-impact talks & participant-led discussion, this event will explore how the humanities can drive innovation with real impact. Impact Hub London Euston, 8 June 2026. Register now https://bit.ly/4eFquDN https://www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/events/humanities-summit-innovation-futures08 May 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle7vx4jmp2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mldtobnbvi2kWhat, who, and indeed for whom is a library? Join us from 12 - 28 May for "Lights, Echoes, Libraries! Moving Images of Global Knowledge Justice", a free public film & discussion series hosted by @ials.bsky.social, @ucl.ac.uk's Department of Information Studies and partners. https://bit.ly/4wnsJlV https://ials.sas.ac.uk/news-events/events/lights-echoes-libraries-moving-images-global-knowledge-justice08 May 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldtobnbvi2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mlbpmeda5r27The @ip-sas.bsky.social recently hosted #PhilosophyMatters, a day of interdisciplinary panel discussions forming part of British Philosophy Fortnight, a new annual initiative to raise awareness of what philosophy is and why it matters. 🎥 Find out more and watch a short film: https://bit.ly/42hLcCD07 May 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbpmeda5r27https://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mlbnwiwymk2oJoin us for 'Decolonising Society and Politics: Historical Perspectives', an online interdisciplinary session exploring how decolonial methods can be applied in research and teaching, and their relevance to contemporary global and real world challenges. Explore: https://www.history.ac.uk/news-events/events/decolonising-society-politics-historical-perspectives https://bit.ly/42RKBrl07 May 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbnwiwymk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mlbewjhlcc2vNew training opportunity for engagement professionals across higher education, arts, culture & heritage, and the VCSE sector Wearing Different Hats: exploring participatory processes 📅 May 18 🕰️ 1:00-2:45pm 🔗Book: https://engagementpractice.org/training/wearing-different-hats-workshop-exploring-participatory-processes/ Note: This workshop does not require acting!07 May 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbewjhlcc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mlb2rm7if32pCLACS delivers subject-specific research training for both postgraduates and early career researchers. Find out more about our PhD in Latin American and Caribbean Studies: sas.ac.uk/phd-clacs07 May 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb2rm7if32phttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mkzjeue7vs2pInternationally recognised as a centre of excellence for research promotion and facilitation, CLACS serves the Latin American Studies community in the UK and worldwide through a range of scholarly initiatives and networks: sas.ac.uk/phd-clacs04 May 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzjeue7vs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mkrxy7gq652jStudying a PhD with the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies will open doors to an extensive range of networks and opportunities. Apply today: sas.ac.uk/phd-clacs01 May 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrxy7gq652jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mkpidpwwn62bHow can institutional data, open knowledge platforms and GenAI actually work together? Join us at the AI-BRIDGES Symposium May 28-29 at Senate House to find out more and to help build solutions. Hands-on training · Expert panel · Collaborative roundtables · Free to attend https://bit.ly/4daI9lL https://ai-bridges.org/2026/02/13/symposium/30 Apr 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpidpwwn62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mknr6vk3by2pThis week, teams from our Centre for Public Engagement Practice in Arts and Humanities (CPEP) and @beinghumanfest.bsky.social are excited to take part in the NCCPE Engage Summit and share their work with the public engagement community. Explore the programme: https://bit.ly/4vWHKuA #NCCPEEngage2026 29 Apr 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknr6vk3by2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mknactnbkd2bThere's still time to sign up for Methods and Sources for Historical Research, running 11–15 May at @ihr.bsky.social and combining lectures with visits to @royalsociety.org, @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social and @wellcomecollection.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4s23K4O29 Apr 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknactnbkd2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mkide4zrmc2mNew free training for engagement professionals across HE, arts, culture, heritage & VCSE: 🗺️ Mapping the Landscape 📅 May 6 🕰️ 2:30–4pm Ideal for those in universities, charities, arts & community settings to build understanding and connect across sectors: https://engagementpractice.org/training/mapping-the-landscape/27 Apr 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkide4zrmc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mkhw4z57g522SAS's Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Claire Gorrara, speaks about the incredible connections with non-governmental organisations you'll access through studying at SAS, along with the boost in employability options that'll open for you. Find out more: sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study27 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhw4z57g522https://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mkap6vqe3s2lJoin us from 11–15 May for Methods and Sources for Historical Research, led by @simonjptrafford.bsky.social at the @ihr.bsky.social. Participants will learn how to combine online tools and traditional archival search techniques to locate and obtain evidence https://www.history.ac.uk/news-events/events/methods-sources-historical-research-202624 Apr 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkap6vqe3s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mkahrpu6uv2kJoin us for a dynamic one-day summit that puts humanities innovation centre stage. Featuring high-impact talks and participant-led discussion, this event will explore how the humanities can drive innovation with real impact. Impact Hub London Euston, 8 June 2026. Register now https://bit.ly/4eFquDN https://www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/events/humanities-summit-innovation-futures24 Apr 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkahrpu6uv2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mk5uaokejv2bApply for one of four Master’s scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year at SAS. These scholarships will be awarded to exceptional students who are active in British Muslim communities and keen to build bridges with all parts of British society. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4s1djjD23 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5uaokejv2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mk3cggbp3k2uJoin the @uolpress.bsky.social tomorrow, Thursday 23 April at 10am, for an online panel discussion about Open Access Publishing as part of the London Open Science and Scholarship Festival. Find out more and register to attend: https://www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/news/university-london-press-take-part-london-open-science-scholarship-festival22 Apr 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3cggbp3k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mjzepajsjc2yA new resource from @amsichani.bsky.social and Dr Kaspar Beelen, working with colleagues from across the University of London and @senatehouselib.bsky.social, has been developed to help support researchers exploring the role of AI in humanities scholarship. Learn more: https://www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/news/new-resource-engage-critically-artificial-intelligence-humanities-research21 Apr 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzepajsjc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mjwcujzg5w27Recent PhD Graduate, Julius Foday, has advise for anyone seeking to do a PhD in Law with the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. You can read more about his journey and reflections on studying with us: https://bit.ly/4bN0fK820 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwcujzg5w27https://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mjppapl4xc2uJoin us on Thursday 23 April for a free online panel discussion on Open Access Publishing chaired by @paulakennedy.bsky.social, Head of Publishing at the @uolpress.bsky.social. The event is part of @ucl.ac.uk s 2026 London Open Science and Scholarship Festival: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-access-publishing-in-practice-author-experiences-and-insights-tickets-198429850323917 Apr 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjppapl4xc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mjpawtsgvc2s📍A few focus group slots still open – Mapping the Humanities and AI We’d love to hear from researchers, practitioners, policy-adjacent colleagues, and anyone working across humanities and AI who’d like to help us test and refine the map before it goes public: https://blog.humanities.org.uk/mapping-the-humanities-and-ai/17 Apr 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpawtsgvc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mjosvil7qk2hJoin two free online training sessions from the Centre for Public Engagement Practice in Arts & Humanities, exploring participatory and collaborative public engagement. Learn more about CPEP: engagementpractice.org 🧵Further details of both sessions including information on how to book is below! ⬇️ https://engagementpractice.org/17 Apr 2026 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjosvil7qk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mjmayksszo25The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies has expertise in interdisciplinary legal studies. When studying with us, you have the opportunity to explore the intersections of law with social, economic, and political contexts from leading legal scholars. Discover more about IALS: https://ials.sas.ac.uk/16 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmayksszo25https://bsky.app/profile/sas-news.bsky.social/post/3mjk36nev2r2gInterviews are a research method increasingly used across humanities disciplines and creative practice. Our "Interviews as a Humanities Research Method" course, from researchers @ilcs.bsky.social & @qmul.bsky.social covers different approaches, ethical considerations and more: https://bit.ly/4bu4zhx15 Apr 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:4usoexluunevx62dhrqu54pl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk36nev2r2g