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Decolonising Manchester's papyri collection
Dr Roberta Mazza outlines the ethics issues associated with handling papyri in the collections of John Rylands Library.
Exploring women's lost voices through fiction
Novelist Beth Underdown on researching her women's suffrage-themed fiction commission for the National Trust at Quarry Bank.
The language of crime
Linguist Dr Andrea Nini on his analysis of the Jack the Ripper letters and how forensic linguistics can help solve crimes.
Michael Wood: My Manchester Story
Broadcaster Michael Wood reflects on his time since becoming Professor of Public History at the University.
Manchester talks many languages
Western Europe's most multilingual city is home to around 150 languages.
Literature in the city
The Centre for New Writing, now in its 10th year, has helped shape Manchester's literature scene.
Acting up in Zimbabwe
Playwright Silvanos Mudzvova talks about his terrifying struggle for freedom.
Where Manchester and Melbourne meet
Our partnerships and collaborations extend across the globe.
What and who makes Manchester creative?
Dr Abigail Gilmore takes us beyond the creative campus to reflect on the spirit of the city.
