News 

Latest news from the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC).

• Excellence celebrated at Outstanding Staff Awards ceremony
  Honouring the Humanities Outstanding Staff Award winners and highly commended nominees for teaching, learning and student experience. (15 Nov 2024)
• Q-Step success continues with data fellowships for underrepresented students
  The University’s Q-Step Centre has placed more than 350 data fellows in organisations nationwide, tackling underrepresentation for humanities students in data analysis careers. (15 Nov 2024)
• Canvas: Book training, and an eLearning team presentation at your department meeting
  A Canvas online training course is now available so you can learn the basic tools to create content and activities on the platform. (15 Nov 2024)
• iGEM student team wins gold in Paris
  An eight-strong team of Manchester students has scooped a gold medal at the 2024 iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) Jamboree in Paris, with support from Humanities’ Schools. (15 Nov 2024)
• Friday switch-off of non-essential equipment (Friday, 22 – Sunday, 24 November)
  In an effort to become zero carbon by 2038, the University is inviting colleagues to take part in our first “Switch-off for the weekend” campaign, a campus-wide initiative to demonstrate how much energy we can save by shutting down non-essential items for a single weekend. (14 Nov 2024)
• Festival of Care
  Join us in exploring care differently, beyond what is usually seen, felt, or recognised as 'care' in care work: Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 November, at The Whitworth (13 Nov 2024)
• Digital historic mapping software as a tool for community engagement
  Archaeology Technician Dr John Piprani leads a fascinating workshop in his local community (12 Nov 2024)
• Keep it Human: How video games can help us learn about our impact on our planet
  Video games are played by more people and more often than ever before with a host of ways to play. So how can a team of researchers from The University of Manchester weave together gaming and education? (11 Nov 2024)
• Manchester to lead new £8m research centre on equitable low carbon living
  University leads new centre to tackle sustainability transformations and low carbon inequalities. (07 Nov 2024)
• New anthology showcases emerging literary voices
  The Centre for New Writing has launched its latest volume of The Manchester Anthology, a compelling new collection featuring work from 21 graduates of the MA Creative Writing programme. (05 Nov 2024)
• LEAP is your opportunity to boost your language skills
  Sign up for a Semester 2 LEAP language course today – with reduced fees for university staff! (05 Nov 2024)
• Message from the Vice-President and Dean
  This week, Fiona reports on Manchester 2035 discussions and feedback, reflects on the launch of the Global Humanities Alliance, and celebrates further research and successes. (01 Nov 2024)
• Going Beyond Belief: Collaborative Project with BBC Engages A-Level Students
  A collaborative project with the BBC, which provides A-level students with specialist content on religions, ethics, and philosophy, recently held a showcase event with academics and BBC professionals on topics such as roboethetics and new content added to the platform. (01 Nov 2024)
• Social Responsibility in the Curriculum – applications now open for Semester 2
  The Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility and the Humanities Social Responsibility Committee invite proposals for initiatives under the theme of ‘Social Responsibility in the Curriculum’ (01 Nov 2024)
• Inclusive Alliance Network launched to support disabled staff and postgraduate researchers
  Launched by Dr Konstantina Drosou and SALC postgraduate researcher (PGR) Laura Howard, the Inclusive Alliance Network aims to provide a safe, supportive environment. (01 Nov 2024)
• Application call for Simon Industrial and Professional Fellowships 2024/25
  Applications are welcome for the Simon Industrial and Professional (SIP) Fellowships, an opportunity to undertake a fixed-term placement at the University. (31 Oct 2024)
• The Art of Research
  Our University Research Platforms, Creative Manchester, Digital Futures, Healthier Futures, and Sustainable Futures, produce research that contributes to and affects our wider society. (29 Oct 2024)
• Message from Professor Fiona Devine regarding Alistair Ulph
  Two weeks ago, I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of our former colleague Emeritus Professor Alistair Ulph. He was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) earlier this year and died peacefully on 5 October 2024. (22 Oct 2024)
• Help us find your Non-Voice Device
  As part of the Teams Voice Phase 3 project, we are identifying Non-Voice Devices across the University, especially within the Faculty. Despite previous efforts, some devices remain undiscovered. (16 Oct 2024)
• SALC school buildings – Lime Café, kitchens and meeting rooms
  An update on facilities in our school (11 Oct 2024)