DASSH UK – Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Supporting senior higher education leaders in arts, social sciences and humanities.

DASSH provides a forum for debating matters of policy and practice, acting as a network and exchange of information for managers and senior managers.

Become a Member

Join our national network of Deans and senior leaders advancing arts, social sciences and humanities across UK higher education.

Explore our Resources

Find reports, policy material, research resources and shared practice to support higher education leaders.

Join an Online Seminar

Meet members, exchange ideas and explore developments in research and the sector through our events.

WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR

Leadership is stronger through research and collaboration.

“DASSH provides a trusted space for senior university and higher education leaders to speak openly, learn from one another and share opportunities and pressures across the arts, social sciences and humanities sectors.”

Professor Sian Rees
Chair, DASSH UK

A UK FORUM FOR ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES.

What DASSH makes possible through collaboration

Develop

To develop and enhance the leadership and management of teaching, learning and research.

Support

Supporting senior academic managers with a professional forum to exchange information and experience.

Promote

To promote policies which encourage diversity and sustainability, working with research councils and other bodies to promote research and education excellence.

EVENTS, Collaboration, CONVERSATIONS

Meet, exchange ideas and strengthen our sector

DASSH members meet online monthly to explore leadership, promote research and education excellence, and discuss issues affecting the arts, social sciences, and humanities.

MONTHLY · ONLINE

Join Our DASSH Monthly Seminar

Online

Our monthly online seminars discuss issues of interest to our members and gives the opportunity for discussion. Join us online to get a taster of DASSH membership.

NEXT EVENT · 6 November 2026

Annual Conference for Members

In person · London

Bringing together members from across the UK for practical discussions, sector insights & networking and collaboration opportunities.

2026 Conference: Devising & Implementing HE Strategy & Policy

In May 2026, DASSH-UK brought together senior leaders from across Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities for its annual conference, “Devising […]

Speaker addressing DASSH members at an event in London, with the DASSH banner and St Paul’s Cathedral visible in the background

2025 Conference: Leading Change in Challenging Times

At our last conference, DASSH-UK brought together senior leaders from across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for its conference, “Leading […]

Speaker presenting “AEN in schools – using objects to inspire young minds” during an academic event at the University of West London

DASSH 2026 Conversations and Seminars So Far

Throughout 2026, DASSH UK has continued to bring senior academic leaders and colleagues together through its programme of seminars, providing […]

DASSH UK members in discussion around a meeting table, representing collaboration across the arts, social sciences and humanities.

THE UK’s ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCEs AND HUMANITIES FORUM

Connecting university leaders across the UK

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Help shape a stronger future for Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Help us enhance leadership and management – join our professional forum to exchange information and experience – the authoritative voice for Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities education across the UK.