News
Find out what's been happening in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.
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Book of the Year nomination for pathbreaking new volume bridging textile studies, critical cultural theory, and material culture studies
20 Sep 2024
In-Between Textiles, 1400–1800: Weaving Subjectivities and Encounters, a volume created between colleagues at the University of Manchester and the ...
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Autumn music season at the Confucius Institute
5 Sep 2024
Each talk will focus on a different instrument, illustrated through performances by guests from the University of Manchester’s Music Department and...
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New anthology highlights talented graduates from the Centre for New Writing
2 Sep 2024
A new anthology is set to be published in September, celebrating the wealth of literary talent produced by The University of Manchester’s Centre for...
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University partners with Manchester Literature Festival to launch 2024 events
14 Aug 2024
An exciting programme of literature events returns this October, hosted by Manchester Literature Festival (MLF).
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University teaching stars celebrate double win in national awards
8 Aug 2024
The University of Manchester’s teaching staff are celebrating two prestigious national award wins, the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence ...
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An ancient lake supported human life in the Namib Sand Sea, say experts
31 Jul 2024
Desert regions in northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have been well studied by archaeologists as the home of early humans and as routes of ...
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New exhibition outlines how LGBTQ+ performers shaped popular culture
17 Jul 2024
A new exhibition is to open next Spring which will examine the profound influence of LGBTQ+ performers, artists and activists on mainstream popular ...
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ICP student placement with Creative Manchester: Jinghan Tong
12 Jul 2024
Hi, my name is Jinghan Tong, and I am currently a student at The University of Manchester, majoring in Creative and Cultural Studies. I am passionate...
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American Studies students receive national recognition for outstanding essays
10 Jul 2024
Final-year History and American Studies student Anya Carr was named winner of the British Association for American Studies undergraduate essay award,...
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Celebrating the Summer Solstice with a day of literature events at Jodrell Bank
2 Jul 2024
On 21 June, an audience of literature enthusiasts, lovers of astronomy and archaeology and academics gathered on the stunning UNESCO Heritage site of...
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Festival of Libraries 2024: Celebrating libraries and creativity across Greater Manchester
25 Jun 2024
12-16 June saw the return of Manchester City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries, taking place across the whole of Greater Manchester to ...
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New Future You podcast about studying humanitarianism at Manchester, with Dr Amanda Mccorkindale
24 Jun 2024
Senior Lecturer Dr Amanda McCordkindale spoke with careers guidance podcast Future You about life and study at HCRI, reflecting on the benefits and ...
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Manchester lecturer and screenwriter wins major film award
19 Jun 2024
Congratulations to Jonathan Hourigan, Programme Director for MA Screenwriting and co-writer of ‘At the Door of the House Who Will Come Knocking’ ...
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Archaeology tours return to Arthur’s Stone for a final year of excavations
17 Jun 2024
For a final summer, members of the public will get the chance to get up close to archaeological excavations being carried out at Arthur’s Stone.
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Two SALC students bring home top prizes from Chinese Bridge competition finals
10 Jun 2024
Childimma Daisy Anyakora, a Nigerian-British student, won first place in the All-England final. Julia Makosa, a British student who came second in ...
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ICP student writes about her placement with Creative Manchester
5 Jun 2024
Hi, my name is Uxutvi Kapdee and I have just completed my work placement at Creative Manchester, working on the 200-year commemoration festival for ...
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CreaTech 2024 Event Series Lookback
20 May 2024
In March 2024 Creative Manchester partnered with Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester and Digital Futures for a ground-breaking series of events ...
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Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2024
17 May 2024
Taking place in libraries across Greater Manchester between 12-16 June 2024 From 12-16 June 2024, Greater Manchester will once again celebrate the ...
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Meet the international student dreaming big in Manchester
16 May 2024
Madi is an international student studying Theatre & Film at The University of Manchester. She has always dreamt of coming to the UK to study, and ...
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Summer Solstice Celebrations at Jodrell Bank with Creative Manchester
10 May 2024
Jodrell Bank and Creative Manchester are delighted to hold two exciting events to mark the Summer Solstice on June 21, 2024. The daytime event ...
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Jazz artist leads ‘Music and Migration’ workshops in Manchester schools
24 Apr 2024
Grammy award-winning jazz percussionist and Simon Industrial Fellow Carlos Maldonado recently ran workshops for year 6 classes in two local primary ...
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President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, receives honorary degree from The University of Manchester and launches new lecture series
24 Apr 2024
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is visiting The University of Manchester this week and spending two days on campus, during which he has been...
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Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller to close inaugural PeopleFest conference
4 Apr 2024
To close the inaugural People Fest conference from 5-7 April, the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology and Creative Manchester proudly present ...
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Lemn Sissay OBE returns as judge for the 2024 Micropoetry Competition
25 Mar 2024
Esteemed poet and former Chancellor of the University, Lemn Sissay OBE, has been unveiled as a judge in this year’s Micropoetry competition.
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Lemn Sissay OBE returns as judge for the 2024 Micropoetry Competition
21 Mar 2024
As the honorary chair of creative writing, Lemn will be one of four judges considering entries around this year’s theme which is ‘200 years of ...
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University and BBC co-create exciting Religions and Theology learning tool
12 Mar 2024
A team of academics from the Religions and Theology department at The University of Manchester have created ‘Going Beyond Belief’, a new learning ...
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Celebrating Entrepreneurial Talent with the Venture Further Awards 2024
11 Mar 2024
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre is excited to announce the finalists for this year's Venture Further Awards.
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Creative Manchester partnered with Manchester Literature Festival and Centre for New Writing for; ‘Bernie Sanders in Conversation with Gary Younge’
6 Mar 2024
Creative Manchester were pleased to partner with Manchester Literature Festival, and Centre for New Writing, for ‘Bernie Sanders in Conversation ...
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A glorious celebration of Sudan: See Mohand & Peter live at the Martin Harris Centre
29 Feb 2024
Staged by theatre company PSYCHEdelight, Mohand & Peter is a play celebrating refugees' home countries and cross-cultural friendships. It’s a...
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CNW’s Tim Price unveils new play at National Theatre
23 Feb 2024
Screenwriter and playwright Tim Price unveils his new play at the National Theatre, with doors opening this February. Titled 'Nye', it follows one ...
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International Mother Language Day 2024: Museum trail, etymology workshop and comic arts conference
23 Feb 2024
UNESCO International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2024 took place last week on 21 February, with an inspiring programme of local celebrations presented...
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The Past at Their Fingertips – Using the Archaeology Lab for Schools Outreach Activities
6 Feb 2024
Colleagues Sonja Bernhard (TLSE Coordinator) and Jane Barker (Archaeology PhD student) ran an Insight Day giving the year 12 students first-hand ...
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Self-employment Week: Monday 19 - Thursday, 22 February 2024
5 Feb 2024
Join MEC, in collaboration with UoM Careers, for Self-employment Week.
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PitchIt! – A student societies’ entrepreneurship competition
5 Feb 2024
Applications are now open for the PitchIt! competition. Elevate your society's impact with up to £1250 in funding!
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BBC Radio 4 to broadcast Manchester charity appeal from Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien
2 Feb 2024
BBC Radio 4 will broadcast an appeal on behalf of Manchester-based music charity In Place of War from Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien this weekend.
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Celebrating International Mother Language Day 2024
26 Jan 2024
Creative Manchester is delighted to present a number of events celebrating UNESCO International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2024, in partnership with ...
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Micropoetry Competition 2024 launches and marks University of Manchester’s 200th year
17 Jan 2024
In 2024, The University of Manchester is marking its bicentenary. It’s a year to celebrate 200 years of learning, innovation and research. To mark ...
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Manchester poet wins prestigious TS Eliot Prize
16 Jan 2024
The University of Manchester's Jason Allen-Paisant has been named the winner of the UK’s most prestigious poetry award, the TS Eliot Prize.
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Venture Further Awards 2024 – Information Session 14th December
4 Dec 2023
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) are pleased to announce that the Venture Further Awards Competition is now open!
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Global Entrepreneurship Week - a Resounding Success
20 Nov 2023
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the most recent Global Entrepreneurship Week.
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Solstice and Equinox series continues with Jeanette Winterson CBE and Alice Oswald
17 Nov 2023
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event with Alice Oswald has been cancelled. Jodrell Bank will be in touch with those who have made bookings in ...
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Masood Entrepreneurship Centre presents Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023
10 Nov 2023
Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is hosting a series of events in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week - 13th -17th November.
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Influencing perception: How can video games shape our understanding of historical events?
7 Nov 2023
It’s an industry with an estimated 2.5 billion global players with games played on consoles, mobile devices and VR headsets. How can video games be...
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Albrecht Dürer’s material world at the Whitworth
6 Nov 2023
Art History’s Edward Wouk, together with Professors Sasha Handley and Stefan Hanß, both of History, have co-curated the landmark exhibition ...
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Black Fell: Combining gaming and opera for a compelling effect
3 Nov 2023
Inspired by visits to the Kielder Observatory in Northumberland, Black Fell is a game-for-music, a story in song where a psychological landscape of ...
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Factory International celebrates opening of new home, Aviva Studios, with an electrifying performance of Danny Boyle’s 'Free Your Mind'
30 Oct 2023
On Wednesday, 18 October 2023, Factory International’s new home Aviva Studios opened its doors, an incredibly exciting addition to Manchester's ...
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University of Manchester academics named UKRI Policy Fellowships
30 Oct 2023
Four University of Manchester academics have received funding to work across several government departments as part of the UK Research and Innovation...
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Access to creative Higher Education remains ‘highly unequal’, says new research
23 Oct 2023
A new report has found that the creative workforce is still dominated by graduates, with access to creative Higher Education remaining highly unequal.
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Forward Prize top award for Centre for New Writing’s Jason Allen-Paisant
17 Oct 2023
Writer Jason Allen-Paisant has won the Best Collection award 2023 at the Forward Prize for Poetry. The University of Manchester Senior Lecturer’s ...
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New research looks behind the scenes at social class in TV production
13 Oct 2023
A team of experts has teamed up with the BBC, Channel 4 and Candour Productions to analyse the role of social class, both on screen and behind the ...
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