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Latest news from the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC).
- Attend our digital accessibility panel sessions this April
The Faculty of Humanities PS EDI Committee has launched a series of panel discussions on digital accessibility coming to all four Schools this spring. (26 Mar 2025) - Write a ‘Connections’ themed micro poem for your chance to win up to £500
The theme for 2025 is ‘Connections’ and the competition offers a top prize of £500 with two, runner up prizes of £250 each. (21 Mar 2025) - Official Opening of Marian Millar Building Celebrates International Women's Day
New practice and rehearsal facility named in honour of the UK's first female music graduate. (13 Mar 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reports back on the Faculty Committee meeting, gives an update on the Teaching Sustainability project, and highlights researchers’ and professional services success. (07 Mar 2025) - Application call for Simon Industrial and Professional Fellowships
Applications are open for the Simon Industrial and Professional (SIP) Fellowships, an opportunity to undertake a fixed-term placement at the University. (07 Mar 2025) - Manchester Professor named Archaeologist of the Year in public vote
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 Archaeology magazine. (06 Mar 2025) - Spring Jumble Sale
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to clear out your clutter! (25 Feb 2025) - Message from Juup Stelma, School of Environment, Education and Development
This week, interim Head of School Juup shares news about Sustainability@SEED, celebrates the School’s Change-makers and updates on Estates investments. (21 Feb 2025) - Creating the Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival: A Q&A with Jerome de Groot
Professor Jerome de Groot received a Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) award in 2023 for his mission to create a festival that celebrates Manchester’s Medieval history. (20 Feb 2025) - UKRI Harmonised Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) call for proposals
The Knowledge Exchange Partnerships team is pleased to announce the ninth call for proposals to receive IAA funding. (17 Feb 2025) - UK China International Photo Competition Returns for 2025
The UK-China International Photography Competition is back for a seventh year. The theme of the 2025 competition is 'The Spirit of Sport'. (11 Feb 2025) - Confirming flexible working arrangements for teaching availability for 2025/26 timetable
In preparation for setting the 2025/26 teaching timetable, the Directorate of People is conducting its annual review of formally approved Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) for academic and research staff with teaching responsibilities regarding their teaching availability. (07 Feb 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona updates on her Faculty Office and School visits, looks forward to phase 2 of Manchester 2035 and reflects on Time to Talk Day. (07 Feb 2025) - Learning from the past, looking to the future: A Q&A with Melanie Giles
Professor Melanie Giles was awarded the Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) in 2023 for her project on restoring Lindow Moss, a raised peat bog on the edge of Wilmslow. (07 Feb 2025) - Wellbeing Champions host Time to Talk Day 2025 events
This Time to Talk Day, the Faculty's Wellbeing Champions hosted a series of activities and events for staff to promote open conversations around emotional wellbeing. (07 Feb 2025) - New Director for Sustainable Consumption Institute
Professor Michael Hodgson appointed as new Director for the Sustainable Consumption Institute from 1 August 2025. (06 Feb 2025) - Teaching and Learning Conference 2025 call for papers
Applications are now open to submit conference papers for the Institute of Teaching and Learning's 2025 conference (04 Feb 2025) - Flash Fiction Winners announced at Awards Ceremony
The latest edition of the annual SALC Flash Fiction and Non-fiction Competition invited undergraduate students to submit an original and unpublished piece of writing of less than 250 words. (28 Jan 2025) - Time To Talk Day 2025
Faculty of Humanities schedule of events. (24 Jan 2025) - Face-to-face appointment pilot launched to support students with finance queries
The Student Finance appointment pilot will help inform developments to supporting students with finance queries and issues. (23 Jan 2025)