Creating a meaningful fellowship community in Humanities

21 Jul 2026

Want to know more about the benefits the Humanities Fellowship Academy brings?

Listen to a video interview featuring Harriet Lander, Events Lead, alongside Dr Ellen Smith and Dr Aleena Din, Simon Research Fellows in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, as they reflect on the impact of the Academy's first year.

Since its launch in autumn 2025, The Fellowship Academy has offered Fellows dedicated time, space, and support to pursue ambitious research. It has also fostered new collaborations and innovative thinking about their future work.

The programme has brought together researchers from different parts of the Faculty, forming a dynamic community committed to sharing ideas, expertise, and experiences across disciplines.

Interviews reveal how the Academy has facilitated both professional growth and personal development, enabling Fellows to undertake pioneering research, broaden their networks, and gain new insights from colleagues. A key recurring theme is the importance of community, bringing talented individuals together to learn, address common challenges, and achieve excellence within the Humanities.

Recorded at the Humanities Fellowship Academy Conference in June 2026, the video captures the enthusiasm, teamwork, and optimism that marked the inaugural year of the Humanities Fellowship Academy.