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Birmingham Transformative Humanities Lab

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The Birmingham Transformative Humanities Lab (BTHL) offers state-of-the-art facilities for researchers working across the humanities and science frontier.

From immersive technologies and AI modelling to behavioural observation and motion-capture studios, the BTHL supports students, staff and industry partners to do ground-breaking, cross-disciplinary research.

Our laboratory offers researchers access to advanced technological modalities, expert methodological support, and robust data management services. It's also a site of reflection on what it means to use those cutting edge tools and what critical, humanities engagement with them means.

Professor Aengus Ward
BTHL Director

  • Research

    The BTHL is advancing exciting, interdisciplinary research across the University and is open to all staff, with a year-round programme of training and development available through our Academy programme.

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  • Study

    Postgraduates from all disciplines at the University of Birmingham are welcome to use the BTHL and there are doctoral fellowships available to study in the laboratory too.

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  • Industry

    As part of the CreaTech Frontiers scheme for the West Midlands, the BTHL is open to local freelancers and SMEs working in the creative industries, with other opportunities for external partners planned.

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  • Our laboratories

    Explore the five modalities, specialist support and collaborative spaces we offer.

Our staff

BTHL Management Team

  • BTHL Director: Professor Aengus Ward
    Aengus is Professor in Medieval Iberian Studies and the academic lead for the BTHL.
  • BTHL Operational Lead: Amy Wilkins
    Amy is the College of Arts and Law's Head of College Operations and the professional services lead for the BTHL.
  • IT Systems Lead: Aaron Cox
    Aaron manages the IT infrastructure for the BTHL.
  • Software Lead: Michael Allaway
    Michael offers software support for the BTHL and leads on AI.

Contact BTHL

The BTHL is funded and hosted by the College of Arts and Law and located at:

European Research Institute (ERI) Building
Second floor
Pritchatts Road
Birmingham
B15 2SB

General enquiries: bthlab@contacts.bham.ac.uk