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Faculty of Arts and Humanities
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Engagement

Learn more about our collections and collaborations and expert services.

Collections and Collaborations

Learn more about our collections and collaborations across Durham University and beyond.

Museums and Galleries

The Museums, Galleries and Exhibitions team within University Library and Collections care for more than 100,000 objects spread across our sites. 

Oriental Museum

From Ancient Egypt to modern China, the Oriental Museum is devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of Northern Africa and Asia.
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Zurbarán Centre for Spanish and Latin American Art

Aiming to promote and generate innovative research relating to the arts in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
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Durham Collections Fellowships

Enable and foster research across the three historic collections of Durham - held by Durham University, Durham Cathedral & Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.
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Archives and Special Collections 

Durham University provides research access to over 8 miles of archives, manuscript and special book collections. 

 

Expert Services 

We have an extensive range of state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities across a range of disciplines. Our staff are experts in their chosen subject area and can provide specialist advice and guidance to a range of stake holders. 

Take a look at some of the Faculty’s expert services below.

 

Centre for Foreign Language Studies

The CFLS delivers language learning opportunities to 2,500 students, researchers and staff at the University, as well as to those who use a second language at work and the general public.
Explore the Centre for Foreign Language Study
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Fellowship Opportunities

Fellowship at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

As a result of the institutional MOU between the University and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in North America, we are pleased to advertise a one-month fellowship open to academic staff based at Durham University.

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Fellowship at The Huntington Library, California

As a result of a partnership agreement between the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Huntington Library, California, we are pleased to advertise a one-month fellowship open to academic staff based at Durham University.

Fellowship at The Huntington Library, California

Transformative Humanities

Transformative Humanities harnesses the effectiveness and power of humanities research and education to link across fields and sectors enriching, shaping, and transforming lives.

Find out more about the Transformative Humanities
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