Individual and collective research strengths in history embrace a broad range of themes, periods and theories of history. A diverse range of particular interests includes the Ottoman Empire and radicalism in the United States of America and France.
Communications and media research at St Mary's covers film, television and the culture industry more widely including work on popular music and contemporary political communication both domestic and European.
Our philosophy research is interdisciplinary with an emphasis on its intersections with technology, science and literature, and the practice of philosophical dialogue.
Research centres
The Centre for the Philosophy of History is a hub for activities that promote scholarly research and research-led teaching in the field of the philosophy of history. Find out more...
The Centre for the Study of Modern Slavery is engaged in independent research to provide evidence that informs policy responses to modern slavery and human trafficking. Find out more...
Research news
On Saturday 1 July 2017, the School of Arts and Humanities at St Mary’s University, Twickenham hosted a one-day research symposium with a woodland theme, entitled Beasts of the Forest: Denizens of the Dark Woods. Read more...
St Mary's University, Twickenham Philosopher Dr Yasemin J Erden has been elected to the Royal Institute of Philosophy's (RIP) Council. Read more...
Postgraduate research and study