Research & Ideas
Discover Harvard research, scholarship, and ideas shaping the world—from science and technology to policy, education, and the humanities.
Jason Furman: Capitalism Is Working. It Could Work Better.
On Open to Debate, the Harvard economist defended free market competition—with meaningful government involvement.
A New Norton Anthology of World Literature Reimagines the Global Literary Tradition
A new Norton Anthology, edited by Harvard’s Martin Puchner, reimagines the global literary tradition.
The “Dangers and Duties that Lie Ahead”
Drew Giplin Faust and Tracy K. Smith at the Phi Beta Kappa Exercises
An Interfaith Answer to Harvard Campus Tensions
Discussing religious pluralism at Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Radcliffe Institute Announces 2024-2025 Fellows
Scholars will pursue interdisciplinary research on climate change, the Supreme Court, and more.
AI @ Harvard
Harvard symposium assesses the new technology.
A New Chapter for Harvard Arts
The Office for the Arts turns 50, and its longtime director steps down.
The Danger of Climate Tipping Points
Harvard researchers are developing response capability for a climate emergency.
A Shakespearean Romance
Fifty Years with The Riverside Shakespeare
Why Study the Humanities at Harvard?
The purpose of the humanities, at Harvard and in the world
by Isabella Cho
Bernini’s Model Masterpieces at the Harvard Art Museums
Thirteen sculptures from Gian Lorenzo Bernini at Harvard Art Museums.