The Intercultural Research Centre (IRC) was established in 2013 to support excellent, peer-reviewed, and impactful social science, arts and humanities research.
Our research seeks to:
- build understanding of interactions between cultures, including sub-cultures, gender cultures and linguistic cultures
- develop appreciation of the experiences and discursive representations of living – with or between -different cultures, identities, communities, or languages
A set of key themes are identified for each 5-year planning period, drawing on a wide spectrum of interests and expertise, and providing an overarching framework for the IRC’s activities.
During 2014-19, our key research themes were:
- Cultural Heritage, Language and the Public Space
- Popular Culture and Media
- Cultural Resource Management
Our key research themes for 2020-25 are:
In pursuit of its aims, the IRC is engaging in the following activities:
- a research programme structured around the agreed key themes
- collaborative projects, including with research users, as part of this programme
- funding bids specifically geared to building research capacity, including postdoc and PhD studentship funding
- a vibrant culture and connected community of full time and part-time PGR students
- mentoring and collaborative support structures for research career development
- regular dissemination events, including seminars and workshops, involving research users and wider audiences as appropriate
- publications showcasing research associated with the IRC
- increased collaboration within and outside the university, with a focus on impact
- infrastructure (both physical and intellectual) that fosters contributions to the field at national and international levels