News
Find out what's been happening in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.
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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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University Partners with English National Opera
21 Nov 2024
The University of Manchester is delighted to announce a new collaboration with English National Opera, as they announce the first wave of plans for a...
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Bob Dylan just finished what could be his last tour – but remains a defiant artist forging new ideas
20 Nov 2024
Written by James Fenwick This November, Bob Dylan performed the final concerts of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour at the Royal Albert Hall in London. ...
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New musical piece inspired by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine explores tyranny, tragedy, despair and protest
15 Nov 2024
The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama welcomes a world premiere on Friday,13 December as De Profundis, a newly crafted musical piece from ...
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Unleash Your Potential with Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024
15 Nov 2024
Join the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) for a week of exciting Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) events!
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Reimagining meanings: Co-curatorship and decolonising methods
12 Nov 2024
Instead of the usual “please do not touch the exhibits”, Manchester Museum’s Curator of Living Cultures, Njabulo Chipangura, encouraged ...
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Keep it Human: How video games can help us learn about our impact on our planet
11 Nov 2024
The 2024 Manchester Science Festival took place between Friday, 18 and Sunday, 28 October. This year was themed around tackling the extremes of our...
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The US Election result - expert reaction
8 Nov 2024
In the end it seems that the endorsement of Hulk Hogan mattered more than the backing of Taylor Swift. If the 2024 presidential election wasn’t ...
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British Council to fund Manchester-Nanjing cultural exchange project
6 Nov 2024
The project, funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grants programme, will forge a lasting relationship between Manchester in ...
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New report launches on engaging young people in place-making in Stretford
6 Nov 2024
The Placeholders Report is based on research from the Placeholders project, which emerged out of a collaboration between Bruntwood Group Ltd. and The...
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Investigations in Black Representation: with contribution from Art History and Cultural Practices lecturer
25 Oct 2024
Being Here is the first major solo exhibition from artist Barbara Walker. Charting the engagement with figuration and portraiture since the 1990s, ...
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MA Library & Archive Studies Receives Highly Commended Award
24 Oct 2024
As part of the Faculty of Humanities’ Outstanding Staff Awards for Teaching, Learning, and Student Experience, this recognition highlights ...
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Stand out from the crowd: sharpen your skills with Key 5!
16 Oct 2024
Gain entrepreneurial skills for all settings with MEC's new interactive scenario-based microlearning, ‘Key 5’.
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Digital platform highlights discoveries and insights of pioneering British chemist
15 Oct 2024
A new digital platform has been launched which offers unprecedented access to the thoughts, discoveries and personal reflections of pioneering British...
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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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