The Arts and Humanities Research Council’s (AHRC) Advisory Board provides AHRC expert support and advice.
The board’s advice reflects the arts and humanities research communities’ perspectives on the needs and challenges facing arts and humanities research, innovation and practice.
The board supports the development of strategic partnerships that facilitate opportunities for the delivery of AHRC’s vision and its role in the wider context of UK Research and Innovation.
The board is chaired by a member of the AHRC Council, and its membership is made up of academics and representatives from non-higher education institution research communities.
Members
- Professor Adrienne Scullion is Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast
- Professor Helen Abbott is Professor of Modern Languages and Head of School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music, University of Birmingham
- Professor Diamond Ashiagbor is Professor of Law and Director of Postgraduate Research, University of Kent
- Professor Kirsti Bohata is Professor of English Literature, Swansea University
- Pauline Burt is an Independent Consultant focused on the creative industries and cultural sector
- Jane Ellison is an Independent Consultant in Broadcasting and Media
- Professor Georgina Endfield is Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Research Environment and Postgraduate Research and Professor of Environmental History, University of Liverpool (deferred start until 2026)
- Professor Claire Gorrara is Dean of Research and Innovation for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Cardiff University
- Professor Katherine Harloe is Director of Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
- Professor Ruth Livesey is Professor of 19th century Literature and Thought and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation, Royal Holloway, University of London
- Professor Nicky Marsh is Professor and co-director of Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities, University of Southampton
- Professor Dave O’Brien is Professor of Creative and Cultural Industries, Art History and Cultural Practices, The University of Manchester
- Professor Sonja Oliveira is Professor of Architecture and Sustainability Design Innovation, University of Strathclyde
- Professor Burkhard Schafer is Professor of Computational Legal Theory, The University of Edinburgh
- Gill Webber is Director of Chelsea Heritage Quarter and Culture & Heritage Consultant
- Professor Katharine Willis is Professor of Smart Cities and Communities and Associate Head of School (Research), University of Plymouth
Contact
Email: governance@ahrc.ukri.org
Last updated: 8 May 2025