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Find out what's been happening in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.
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Untold music histories, 'bouncing Kraftwerk off the moon’ and celebrating Black British Music with Jazzie B and David Olusoga
9 Jul 2025
Creative Manchester and Jodrell Bank welcomed the Summer Solstice with a celebration of Manchester music, culture, and alternative histories at the ...
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Martin Harris Centre joins Music for the Senses art trail
8 Jul 2025
This summer, the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama is taking part in Music for The Senses – a brand new art trail for a musical city. The ...
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Queer British-Asian Art History
8 Jul 2025
On Thursday 24 July, Dr Alice Correia (Lecturer of modern and contemporary British Art) will join Prof. Dominic Johnson and IMMA curator Seán ...
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‘Dream Differently’: Manchester International Festival 2025 takes over the city with diverse programme across Greater Manchester
7 Jul 2025
From Thursday, 3 July, to Sunday, 20 July, Factory International invites us to ‘Dream Differently’ at this year’s edition of the bi-annual ...
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Major grant to explore the discovery of Wales’ first complete ancient chariot
30 Jun 2025
The University of Manchester and Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales have been awarded a £1.25 million research grant by the Arts and Humanities ...
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Manchester's First Venture Builder Programme Cohort Reaches Milestone
27 Jun 2025
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre's (MEC) inaugural Venture Builder Programme has just wrapped up with an incredible showcase of talent and ...
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ICP student placement with Creative Manchester: Beisi Wang
26 Jun 2025
I am Beisi Wang, now studying at the university of Manchester, majoring in Digital Media, Culture, and Society. Over the past few months, I have had ...
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Manchester researchers help to uncover ancient Egyptian city
24 Jun 2025
Archaeologists from The University of Manchester have played a leading role in the rediscovery of the ancient city of Imet in Egypt’s eastern Nile ...
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South Asian Artists in British Collections
18 Jun 2025
On Friday 20 June, Dr Alice Correia (Lecturer of modern and contemporary British Art) will present her research exploring the presence and absence of...
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New research set to uncover lost ancient medical texts
17 Jun 2025
A team of researchers at the University of Manchester have secured a major €2.5 million (£2.1 million) grant from the European Research Council to...
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Manchester Confucius Institute hosts North West CI Dragon Boat Race
12 Jun 2025
13 students and staff from the University of Manchester and the Manchester Confucius Institute joined the racing team and competed against Confucius ...
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Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute Anthropologist awarded multiple prestigious book prizes
11 Jun 2025
Atmospheric Violence: Disaster and Repair in Kashmir (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2024) has most recently been awarded Gold in the ‘Social ...
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SALC student success at “Chinese Bridge” competition
10 Jun 2025
Sandy Chipolina, who is graduating from Chinese Studies and Spanish in 2025, finished runner up in the 5th Chinese Competition of Charitable Projects...
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Stanford Prison Experiment revisited through a theatrical lens
6 Jun 2025
On Wednesday 4 June, University of Manchester’s School of Arts, Languages and Culture hosted a sold-out event titled Playing with Cruelty: Pop ...
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Creative Manchester Celebrates Summer Solstice with programme of special events at Jodrell Bank
4 Jun 2025
As part of this collaboration Creative Manchester are curating the programme of the afternoon and evening on 20 June, to take place at Jodrell Bank. ...
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BAFTA success for University of Manchester alumnus Rob Rinder
27 May 2025
We are delighted to congratulate Rob Rinder, University of Manchester alumnus, on winning the 2025 BAFTA Television Award for Factual Entertainment ...
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The University of Manchester launches groundbreaking ‘Digital Dante Library’
22 May 2025
The University of Manchester is set to launch the Manchester Digital Dante Library, a landmark digital collection which will make some of the rarest ...
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Evaluation Collaboration for Slaithwaite Moonraking and Shop project!
22 May 2025
Dr Jenna Ashton, Senior Lecturer in Heritage Studies (AHCP, SALC), is lending her research expertise on community place-based heritage projects and ...
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Gary Younge in conversation with Michèle Lamont: Cultural Dislocation and the politics of recognition
21 May 2025
On 29 April 2025, Creative Manchester and the American Studies Department hosted a compelling in-conversation event featuring Professor Michèle ...
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Future Arts Centres: Inaugural event with Dave Moutrey
21 May 2025
Creative Manchester was delighted to host the inaugural event in a new series examining the critical role of arts centres across the UK and Ireland, ...
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Kenneth Atuma speaks on ethical AI at AIIM Global Summit 2025
20 May 2025
Kenneth Atuma, one of the promising young academic at our university, recently spoke at the AIIM International AI+IM Global Summit 2025 , held ...
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Experiential Learning: MA Library and Archives students visit Restore Information Management
16 May 2025
As part of the Records and Information Management Practice (RIMP) module teaching and learning experience, students from our MA in Library and ...
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Expert unlocks truth of Stanford Prison Experiment in new TV show
15 May 2025
National Geographic is set to premiere ‘The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth’ in the UK next month, which features expert ...
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Artist Chila Burman delivers lecture as Visiting Professor in Art History at The University of Manchester
14 May 2025
On Wednesday, 30 April internationally acclaimed artist, Chila Kumari Burman came to the University in her capacity as the 2024-2025 Pilkington ...
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SALC hosts inaugural Mark George Memorial Lecture
13 May 2025
The University of Manchester and Garden Court North Chambers hosted a lecture by award-winning Guardian journalist David Conn on the Hillsborough ...
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New report reveals increasing inequality in arts and culture
8 May 2025
A new report from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) provides fresh insight on the Arts, Culture and Heritage workforce...
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Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2025
25 Apr 2025
Manchester City of Literature has announced the full programme for the upcoming Festival of Libraries 2025, which will take place in libraries across...
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CreaTech Network 2025: Events series returns this year to explore Creativity + AI in Music, Publishing and Fashion
24 Apr 2025
Creative Manchester, Digital Futures and the Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC) Manchester are pleased to announce the return of the CreaTech Network ...
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Spotlight on: Karen Gabay
24 Apr 2025
Since the beginning of January 2025, Karen Gabay has been carrying out a Simon Industrial Fellowship at The University of Manchester, with the ...
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Sexuality Summer School 2025: ‘Intergenerationality’
22 Apr 2025
This year, the SSS will focus on the theme of ‘Intergenerationality’, exploring debates about how generations are constituted and distinguished ...
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David Olusoga and Kavita Puri in Conversation: Exploring the 1943 Bengal Famine
27 Mar 2025
On 11 March, Creative Manchester presented an enlightening event featuring David Olusoga OBE, Professor of Public History, in conversation with ...
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Lemn Sissay OBE to judge University's 2025 Micropoetry Competition
21 Mar 2025
Esteemed poet and former Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay OBE, has been unveiled as a returning judge for the 2025 edition of ...
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Acclaimed author Sarah Hall joins The University’s Centre for New Writing
17 Mar 2025
Internationally acclaimed novelist and short story writer Sarah Hall has joined The University of Manchester as a Professor of Creative Writing.
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Official opening of Marian Millar Building celebrates International Women's Day
17 Mar 2025
We marked International Women’s Day with the official opening of the Marian Millar Building, named in honour of the first woman to graduate with a ...
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A reflection on the ‘Exploring Arts-Based Participatory Research Methods’ project
13 Mar 2025
Written by Dr Henry McPherson, Research Associate, Creative Manchester Speaking to professionals who make powerful arts-based participatory ...
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Manchester Professor named Archaeologist of the Year in public vote
5 Mar 2025
The University of Manchester’s Professor Joyce Tyldesley OBE has won the 2025 Archaeologist of the Year award, as voted for by readers of Current ...
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Manchester academic condemns Trump’s attacks on diversity initiatives
20 Feb 2025
An expert from The University of Manchester has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks blaming a tragic aviation accident on...
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Six artists from Manchester and Nanjing UNESCO Cities of Literature selected to create new work for ‘Real Contentment' artist exchange
12 Feb 2025
Exploring the natural world through literature and exchange between UK and China, Real Contentment is a nine month project that will forge a lasting ...
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Looking back: Creative Health Research at The University of Manchester
12 Feb 2025
Creativity, health and wellbeing is a key theme of the Creative Manchester research platform. In an important strand of work within this theme, we ...
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University champions disability inclusion with book launch for inspiring academic
4 Feb 2025
As part of its efforts to promote disability inclusion and empowerment within the academic community, The University of Manchester is set to host the ...
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University wins prestigious AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award
4 Feb 2025
The University of Manchester has been awarded an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Landscape Award, which will provide significant ...
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Businesses and academics pitch research ideas at CreaTech Innovation Lab
31 Jan 2025
The CreaTech Innovation Lab is a half-day workshop convened by the Creative Manchester research platform and the University’s Business Engagement ...
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International Mother Language Day 2025: A series of events celebrating language diversity
24 Jan 2025
UNESCO International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2025 takes place on 21 February, with an exciting programme of local celebrations announced by ...
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Baroque Opera as a tool for peace: An evening with international theatre director Peter Sellars
16 Jan 2025
Taking place at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama on Tuesday, 4 February, Peter will deliver a lecture titled ‘How to End a War: The ...
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Russia's covert propaganda network is largely ineffective, new study finds
13 Dec 2024
A study led by The University of Manchester which examined the extent and effectiveness of Russian state-sponsored online propaganda efforts has found...
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Festival of Libraries wins ‘Best Event’ at the 2024 Manchester Culture Awards
11 Dec 2024
The Festival of Libraries is an annual celebration of the diverse role played by libraries, showcasing their role as service, learning and creativity...
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The University of Manchester awards three Honorary Research Fellowships
4 Dec 2024
The three appointments are key figures in the Manchester’s thriving cultural scene: Dave Moutrey: Director of Culture and Creative Industries for...
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Creative Manchester at BEYOND 2024: Creative Cities
2 Dec 2024
From 25 to 27 November the BEYOND 2024: Creative Cities conference took place at The Lowry in Salford, bringing together business leaders, ...
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Celebrating Entrepreneurship: A Successful Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 by the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre
28 Nov 2024
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) successfully hosted Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024 at The University of Manchester. From November ...
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Looking back: Manchester Literature Festival 2024
22 Nov 2024
This year’s Manchester Literature Festival took place 4-20 October, with an exciting programme of literary events taking place including ...
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