Centres and Institutes
University Institutes
Our two major research institutes are the John Rylands Research Institute and Library (Rylands), which promotes research into the world-class special collections of The University of Manchester Library, and the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) which conducts rigorous research on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises.
Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI)
HCRI conducts rigorous research on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises.
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Bringing together experts from The University of Manchester Library and the Faculty of Humanities.
Centres
The research we do reflects strong interdisciplinary links across the disciplines. Our overarching Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Arts and Languages (CIDRAL) promotes the considerable variety of synergies across the school and showcases some of our best interdisciplinary work.
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Manchester Centre for Archaeology and Egyptology
MCAE is a hub for all archaeology-related matters at The University of Manchester.
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Centre for Biblical Studies
The Centre for Biblical Studies is home to all the University's postgraduate and staff activity in Biblical Studies.
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Centre for Digital Humanities
The Centre brings together a diverse range of researchers with digital interests and acts as the hub for Digital Humanities research in SALC.
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Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Arts and Languages (CIDRAL)
CIDRAL organises events around particular themes in order to facilitate debate across a range of diverse topics.
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Centre for Economic Cultures
Investigating the cultural assumptions and social relationships that have shaped economic activity from the medieval period to the present day.
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Centre for Jewish Studies
The Centre acts as a focus for Jewish Studies at the University of Manchester and also as the hub for the Northern UK Jewish Studies Partnership.
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Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Bringing together a diverse range of researchers from across the Faculty of Humanities.
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Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Established in 2017, the centre cuts across History, Literature, Art History, Classics and languages, and is home to the MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies.
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Centre for New Writing
Established and award-winning writers teach fiction and poetry as well as hosting Literature Live events and publishing the online journal, The Manchester Review.
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Centre for the Cultural History of War
A research and teaching centre which has close links with the Imperial War Museum North.
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Centre for the Study of Sexuality and Culture
CSSC is the first research facility in the UK to focus exclusively on the interrelationships of sexuality, gender, culture, and history.
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Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies
CTIS makes up the largest concentration of translation and interpreting studies specialists in the UK, and among the largest worldwide.
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Institute for Cultural Practices
ICP provides a platform for innovative research, postgraduate teaching and professional development which engages with cultural producers and organisations.
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Lincoln Theological Institute
The LTI offers expertise in the theological study of religion and society, and promotes theological research.
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Manchester Centre for Correspondence Studies (MCCS)
MCCS promotes the study of correspondence as a key research tool across the University and beyond.
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NOVARS
Founded in 2007, NOVARS specialises in areas of Electroacoustic Composition, Performance and Sound-Art.
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