Research projects in English Literature Back to 'English Literature research' The dynamic research activity in the Department of English is reflected by the many projects and research activities staff and doctoral students are involved in. Past and ongoing projects include: Symbiosis:an interdisciplinary network set up to research and develop the role of the arts and the humanities in natural history museums and collections (2018-present) Crafting English letters: a theory of medieval scribal practice (2016-2019) Completing the Works of Oscar Wilde The art of identification (2015-2016) Building the book of nature (2015-2018)