Faculty news
- Academic Lead for Research Partnerships (Special, Scientific and Cultural Collections)
Applications are invited from senior academic colleagues within the University of Manchester for the role of Academic Lead for Research Partnerships (Special, Scientific and Cultural Collections), to commence on Tuesday 1st September, or as soon as possible thereafter (27 May 2026) - Catch up: latest discussions on Campus 2035
The recent townhall gave colleagues the opportunity to hear more about plans to develop our campus to achieve our ambitions (26 May 2026) - Your Voice Matters Colleague Engagement Survey 2026 – Faculty of Humanities results
A message from Fiona Devine, Vice-President and Dean, and Emma Rose, Interim Executive Director of Faculty Operations (22 May 2026) - BNY and The University of Manchester Launch the Future of Work Alliance
Focused on Responsible Use and Application of Human-Led AI (21 May 2026) - Celebrating our Faculty’s Distinguished Achievement Award winners
Colleagues across our Faculty have been honoured with a prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award by President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison. (18 May 2026) - Message from Ken McPhail, Head of Alliance Manchester Business School
This week, Ken highlights recent collaborations and impactful events on equality, economic growth and productivity, celebrates the work of the new Centre for Teaching, Learning in enhancing pedagogy, and welcomes new leadership focused on strengthening partnerships as AMBS advances its Manchester 2035 ambitions. (18 May 2026) - Faculty excellence celebrated at Making a Difference Awards
Congratulations to the winners and highly commended nominees across the Faculty! (18 May 2026) - SoSS student recognised at Volunteer of the Year Awards
PGT student Vuyo Dube was awarded with the ‘Students Helping Students’ award at this year’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. (18 May 2026) - New government security guidance on sharing workspaces
Visit our Research Security Hub for the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) guidance – plus the safeguarding actions we should all take on campus. (18 May 2026) - Applications open for ESRC Festival of Social Science
The call for expressions of interest to participate in this year's ESRC Festival of Social Sciences has been extended to Friday, 29 May. (15 May 2026) - Nurturing nature in the Humanities Garden
Faculty colleagues gathered once again for a planting workshop in the Humanities Garden. (15 May 2026) - Postgraduate students helping to deliver Manchester 2035
Research and innovation have come together in our first-of-its-kind programme, PhD by Enterprise. (15 May 2026) - Canvas cyber security incident
We have been informed by Instructure, the supplier of Canvas, that data associated with the University of Manchester has been accessed as part of a cyber incident. (06 May 2026) - Research security awards – nominate now
The HERSA Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding contribution, leadership and excellence in Research Security across the higher education sector – nominate by Wednesday, 13 May or volunteer as a judge. (06 May 2026) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reflects on successful recent events hosted by some of our Institutes, considers colleague feedback on and next steps for the rollout of Copilot, and looks at student experience through the lenses of Students’ Union Awards and the NSS. (05 May 2026) - MIE professor elected next BELMAS Chair
Congratulations to Professor Steven Courtney, who will become the next Chair of the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society (BELMAS) in 2027. (05 May 2026) - SEED professor awarded RTPI Gold Medal for outstanding contribution to planning
Professor Cecilia Wong received the RTPI Gold Medal, one of the highest honours in the planning profession. (05 May 2026) - Attend a Faculty promotion workshop
The Faculty of Humanities EDI team will be holding a series of targeted workshops on academic promotions in May and June. (05 May 2026) - Canvas status update
See latest update, below (04 May 2026) - Shaping the future of AI in higher education: Conference, 9-10 June
Join SEED academics to explore the challenges and opportunities of AI in higher education at the upcoming AI Inclusion and Accessibility Conference. (01 May 2026) - Opportunities “are now knocking at my door”
Delivering Manchester 2035 - our Ideas with Impact Awards will distribute up to £300,000 to staff and student entrepreneurs. Apply by Friday, 22 May. (01 May 2026) - Announcement of JRRI transformation project
Supporting collaborative, interdisciplinary research which draws on the University's exceptional range and depth of collections. (28 Apr 2026) - Message from Thomas Schmidt, Head of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
This week, Thomas reflects on SALC’s engagement with Manchester 2035 through partner-enabled teaching, considers the continuing work on the Teaching Sustainability project and student recruitment, and celebrates research funding success. (20 Apr 2026) - Universally Manchester Festival: call for ambassadors
Take part in this year's Universally Manchester Festival as a festival ambassador. (20 Apr 2026) - Labour's wobbling Jenga tower: The 2024 general election two years on
Join Professor Rob Ford, Professor of Political Sciences, for the launch of his new book and a deep dive into the election that rewrote the rules of British politics. (20 Apr 2026) - New Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students appointed
Following a rigorous selection process, Professor Alvin Birdi has been appointed as the new Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students (TLS). (20 Apr 2026) - Open Meeting: How University rankings work (and what they mean for M2035)
Join us on Thursday, 30 April for a discussion about our global rankings, their significance, and how our collective efforts can drive progress in line with our strategic goals (20 Apr 2026) - Export Control responsibilities within Faculties – your new step-by-step guide
Our Research Security Hub has a new flowchart for anyone collaborating with any non-UK third party and their Faculty teams. (17 Apr 2026) - Launch of 2026-27 Faculty of Humanities Global Scholars Fund
The 2026-27 call for the Faculty of Humanities Global Scholars Fund is now open. (16 Apr 2026) - Major boost to research computing
Research Enabling Portfolio successfully upgrades University’s flagship high performance computing platform, CSF3. (16 Apr 2026) - Attend a Cadmus showcase session
All Faculty colleagues are invited to sign up to attend an online showcase session with Cadmus on Wednesday, 22 April. (14 Apr 2026) - Music student wins 2026 Stuart Hall Essay Prize
Music undergraduate student Harriet Hillier has been awarded the Stuart Hall Essay Prize for 2026. (13 Apr 2026) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reflects on the Your Voice Matters survey, shares highlights from the latest QS Subject Rankings, and celebrates recent research successes across the Faculty. (07 Apr 2026) - Three Faculty subjects ranked in global top 10 in QS Subject Rankings
The Faculty continues to demonstrate academic excellence across a range of subjects as revealed in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. (07 Apr 2026) - Future Families: Strengthening support for parents and carers
Discover more about the University's Future Familities initiative. (07 Apr 2026) - Helping to accelerate agreement completion
As part of our 2035 strategy to better support the delivery of excellent research, we’re helping to speed up the creation of CDAs and NDA. A new process for colleagues needing confidentiality disclosure agreements (CDAs) and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) has now been launched following small-scale testing. (02 Apr 2026) - Your Voice Matters survey: thank you for taking part
More people took part this year – here’s what happens next (01 Apr 2026) - Sign up: Drop in for a chat with University leaders
Grab a bite, meet Duncan Ivison and the University Executive, and connect with colleagues on Tuesday, 14 April (30 Mar 2026) - Politics researchers shape major parliamentary report on Women, Peace, and Security
A new report published by the House of Commons International Development Committee highlights weaknesses in the UK’s approach to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, with several recommendations shaped by the Faculty's research. (30 Mar 2026) - Manchester researchers launch UKRI funded project to understand air inequalities
A team of researchers at the University has been awarded UKRI funding for a pioneering interdisciplinary project examining how communities experience and understand air pollution in everyday life. (27 Mar 2026) - More than 6,000 colleagues have shared their views – have you?Your Voice Matters: Last chance before the Easter Break(27 Mar 2026)
- Curiosity-driven research fund helps deliver Manchester 2035
A second new fund from our Research Committee will support original, curiosity-driven research – catalysing the development of the ambitious fundamental discovery research our University is known for. (27 Mar 2026) - Last chance to apply for Manchester Gold
Applications close on Friday 3 April for the spring intake of our mentoring scheme (23 Mar 2026) - Message from Dimitris Papadimitriou, Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility and Inclusion
This week, Dimitris outlines the importance of EDI in the Manchester 2035 strategy, highlights progress in tackling structural barriers affecting colleagues with protected characteristics in the promotions process, and launches the call for applications to the Faculty’s Strategic Civic Engagement Fund. (23 Mar 2026) - Service excellence in action: Building a better approach to technical equipment management
The Humanities Technical Operations team created a unified single system to support all technical areas, improving consistency, streamlining processes and ensuring better use of resources and an improved user experience across the Faculty as a result. John Moore, Head of Technical Operations, explains more. (23 Mar 2026) - Take part in Focus on Digital Learning Week
Build confidence in Canvas and AI at our annual week-long series of events. (23 Mar 2026) - Celebrating Educate North Awards finalists
Colleagues across the Faculty have secured several nominations for this year’s Awards. (23 Mar 2026) - Course Unit Framework: Attend a drop-in session
Colleagues are invited to attend a drop-in session to find out more about the new Course Unit Framework and its implementation. (23 Mar 2026) - 4,200 completed surveys, three prize draw winners, and 7 days left to have your say
There’s still time to have your say and shape the future of our University (20 Mar 2026) - Explore opportunities to learn about commercialisation and social ventures
Did you know that the Faculty of Humanities has membership to the ASPECT platform? (20 Mar 2026) - Senate election results
Congratulations to colleagues who have been elected to Senate and thanks to those who took part in the process. (20 Mar 2026) - Apply now for UKRI IAA Social Venture Fund grants
In Partnership with the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, the Knowledge Exchange Partnerships team is pleased to announce the launch of the UKRI Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) Social Venture Fund. (19 Mar 2026) - Meningitis – know the symptoms
We are saddened to hear of the meningitis cases in Kent and our thoughts are with all those affected. (16 Mar 2026) - Election of colleagues to the General Assembly 2026
Colleagues are encouraged to seek nomination for two vacancies by noon on Monday, 30 March. (16 Mar 2026) - Nancy Rothwell Building closure (Tuesday, 7 to Thursday, 9 April)
A full power shutdown is needed to allow essential maintenance works to take place. (16 Mar 2026) - Your work matters – supporting you to do your best workYour Voice Matters – reporting on progress from the 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey (10 Mar 2026)
- How we lead matters – Change is constant but how we lead it makes all the difference
Your Voice Matters – reporting on progress from the 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey (10 Mar 2026) - “It’s being part of something – something bigger than yourself.”
Research impact, shaped together - a campaign to celebrate how collaboration and partnership accelerate our research to impact in line with our Manchester 2035 strategy. (09 Mar 2026) - Your Voice Matters – complete the survey and have your say
Take part in our colleague engagement survey between Tuesday, 10 March and Tuesday, 31 March. (09 Mar 2026) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona celebrates colleague recognition and appointments, reflects on International Women’s Day and an important MoU event, and looks forward to the opening of the Your Voice Matters survey. (09 Mar 2026) - Making a Difference Awards 2026: Faculty shortlist announced
Highlighting the Faculty projects shortlisted for a Making a Difference Award this year. (09 Mar 2026) - Get to know Joe Blakey, Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability
Dr Joe Blakey, Lecturer in Human Geography in SEED, has recently taken over the role of Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability in the Faculty. We spoke to Joe to find out more about what attracted him to the role, what he hopes to achieve, and his top tips to help colleagues be more sustainable. (09 Mar 2026) - You matter – taking action to make our University a place where everyone belongs
Your Voice Matters – reporting on progress from the 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey (02 Mar 2026) - Find out more about the Emotionally Demanding Research Network (EDRN)
The EDRN supports researchers and supervisors working on sensitive or emotionally challenging topics. (02 Mar 2026) - Conflict in the Middle East
Support and guidance for colleagues and students (02 Mar 2026) - Digital and AI Academy apprenticeship opportunities - build your data and AI skills
Launching the next Data and AI Academy in partnership with Multiverse. (26 Feb 2026) - Your career matters – we’re taking action to help you grow
Your Voice Matters – reporting on progress from the 2025 colleague engagement survey (26 Feb 2026) - Support following incident at Central Manchester Mosque
Support for colleagues (25 Feb 2026) - Senate election – vote now!
All academic colleagues are eligible to vote for Senate members – they will receive an email from MiVoice with details of how to vote today (Tuesday, 24 February). Ballots will close at noon on Tuesday, 10 March. (24 Feb 2026) - Reminder to fill in research evaluation for funders
Research colleagues must complete Researchfish return if a funder requests it – as part of Terms and Conditions, failure to do so risks sanctions. (24 Feb 2026) - Message from Maggie Gale, Vice-Dean for Research
Maggie updates on the Faculty’s preparations for REF 2029, research training and development projects and our research strategic challenges for Manchester 2035. (23 Feb 2026) - Masood Entrepreneurship Centre joins Unit M
As part of the delivery of Manchester 2035, the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre is aligning with Unit M to expand reach and accelerate impact. (23 Feb 2026) - Call for submissions for SEED Postgraduate Researcher Conference
We are pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the SEED Postgraduate Researcher Conference 2026: 'World in Flux - Weaving Interdisciplinary Responses to Global Challenges' (20 Feb 2026) - The Legacies of Slavery in Manchester: A Q&A with Kerry Pimblott
Dr Kerry Pimblott received funding from the Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) in 2024 for her project on the history and legacies of slavery in Manchester. (19 Feb 2026) - Service excellence in action: Streamlining the timetabling review process
To speed up the management of the timetabling review process, the Faculty Scheduling team created a simple, trackable method to review live timetables, quickly work through amendments and give teaching staff oversight of changes. Nick Prideaux from the team explains more. (19 Feb 2026) - A collective commitment to building positive, fair, connected research communities
Our researchers met with their peers from Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University to discuss research culture at this year’s Research Staff Conference - get the takeaways and other resources. (19 Feb 2026) - Copying content in Canvas
A guide to the required processes for copying and importing content from migrated spaces into 25/26 canvas courses. (18 Feb 2026) - Welcoming our staff visitors – your new step-by-step guide
Our Research Security Hub has a new flowchart to guide anyone who is welcoming staff visitors to our University, along with further information, guidance and tools to keep research secure. (17 Feb 2026) - Catch up: latest discussions on our collaboration with Microsoft 365 Copilot
The recent townhall gave colleagues an opportunity to discuss the roll out of Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to 65,000 colleagues and students (12 Feb 2026) - MIE academic recognised in International Top 50 Voices in Higher Education 2026 list
Dr Miri Firth has been named in Vevox’s Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education 2026, an international list recognising sector-leading influence. She was also included in the Top 100 Influencial People list, highlighting her global impact in employability and flexible assessment. (12 Feb 2026) - Research Integrity training and new refresher course
“Responsible Research forms the very DNA of our institution,” says Associate Vice-President Mahesh Nirmalan – register now. (12 Feb 2026) - WATCH: “So everyone can RISE at Manchester.”
Sayema Rahman Khan tells Duncan Ivison about the University’s first career and professional development programme for global majority researchers, funded by our Enhancing Research Culture project. (11 Feb 2026) - Delivering Manchester 2035 – our Research Committee announces investment
New fund to support you in preparing applications for Horizon Europe – contributing to our University’s ambition to be the best partner for impactful collaborative research. (10 Feb 2026) - Amplify your research with PURE and more
Update your profile to enhance your visibility, showcase research and foster interdisciplinarity – plus there’s support and our new Research Visibility Checklist. (10 Feb 2026) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona highlights the launch of NSS 2026, updates on some changes to leadership roles in the Faculty and University, and looks forward to the launch of the Your Voice Matters 2026 colleague engagement survey. (09 Feb 2026) - Faculty success recognised in THE global subject rankings
The Faculty of Humanities’ excellence in research and teaching has been acknowledged in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject for 2026. (09 Feb 2026) - Service excellence in action: Supporting student caregivers
The Student Support and Wellbeing team in SoSS has designed a student carer support plan for student carers, providing tailored adjustments to address the many challenges they face. Annie Griffin-Carter from the team explains more. (09 Feb 2026) - Colleagues get involved in Time to Talk Day 2026 events
This Time to Talk Day, colleagues across the Faculty hosted a range of activities for staff to encourage open conversations around mental health and wellbeing. (09 Feb 2026) - Exploring the role of students as researchers: A Q&A with Jen O’Brien
Professor Jen O’Brien received funding from the Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) in 2024 for her project with Ardwick Climate Action to understand Hums StARs – Students As Researchers – through the lens of our green space on campus. (09 Feb 2026) - Colleagues craft living willow fence for Humanities Garden
The Faculty’s Environmental Sustainability team gathered to build the fence as part of a special workshop. (09 Feb 2026) - Nominees celebrated at second Faculty Office Appreciation Awards
A special event took place in Christie’s Bistro last week to recognise the nominees of this year’s Faculty Office Appreciation Awards. (09 Feb 2026) - Senate election nominations – deadline reminder
Academic and research colleagues are encouraged to seek nomination by noon on Monday, 16 February. (09 Feb 2026) - Check in with your teams about line manager information visibility in Microsoft 365
You can now view your own and other colleagues’ line manager information in MS365 applications, such as Teams and Outlook. (06 Feb 2026) - Peer mentoring for PGR supervisors
PGR supervisors are invited to join Peer Mentoring Circles: small, collaborative groups designed to strengthen supervisory practice. (05 Feb 2026) - Introducing our new official carpooling scheme
Boost your active commute with our new carpooling scheme. (05 Feb 2026) - Planned network disruption on 17 and 19 February
There is planned disruption to network services overnight on 17 and 19 February due to essential work taking place in our data centres. (05 Feb 2026) - Oracle CRM system: upcoming downtime
Oracle Customer Relationship Management (CRM) will be unavailable from 10am on Thursday, 26 February until 10am on Tuesday, 3 March as part of a necessary system upgrade. (05 Feb 2026) - Our Library’s latest collections – and a chance to help shape future platforms
Fascinating materials from the 19th Century Stage, new spotlight features for our subject guides and Re:Collect – the chance to have your say on our digital and digitised collections. (29 Jan 2026) - Interdisciplinary research sessions to foster collaboration
Join our Research platforms for the Interdisciplinarity&: 2026 Series - one of the themes of our Research culture and environment framework. (29 Jan 2026) - Open Access monograph competition 2025/26
Winners will receive Library funding to make their published monograph Open Access – enter by Friday, 27 February. (28 Jan 2026) - Watch: Fiona Smyth and Alec Severs talk NSS
In this video message, Deputy Dean and Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students, Fiona Smyth, and Alec Severs, Students' Union Humanities Officer, discuss the upcoming National Student Survey, why it is so important in helping to improve student experience and how colleagues can encourage students to complete it. (27 Jan 2026) - SEP evaluation – recommendations update from Ele Morrissey
Turning SEP learnings into lasting improvements. (27 Jan 2026) - University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference 2026: call for papers
The fourth University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference will take place on Wednesday, 8 and Thursday, 9 July 2026. This will be a two-day, flexible, free internal conference focusing on teaching and learning. (26 Jan 2026) - Our University recognised among top 100 globally across 10 subject areas
THE World University Rankings by Subject (WURS) – a testament to our high level of teaching and research excellence – will inform our strategic plan, Manchester 2035. (26 Jan 2026) - Service excellence in action: building equitable research partnerships
To improve collaboration with international institutions and strengthen research impact, the Humanities Research Development and Impact (RDI) team has designed a series of tools for working with partners in the Global South. Chloe Jeffries from the team explains more. (26 Jan 2026) - Line manager information now visible in Microsoft 365 applications
This new feature will offer improved transparency around organisation structures across the University (23 Jan 2026) - SEED Professor Cecilia Wong awarded prestigious RTPI Gold Medal
The Royal Town Planning Institute has awarded its Gold Medal for exceptional achievement in the field of town and country planning to Cecilia Wong, who is a Professor of Spatial Planning in our Planning, Property and Environmental Management Department. (22 Jan 2026) - Financial wellbeing and retirement planning sessions
More dates added to our series helping colleagues explore a range of financial wellbeing resources to help you save money, plan for tomorrow, and make confident financial choices. (22 Jan 2026) - Access and Student Success Impact Report 2025
Celebrating our fantastic range of access and success activities here at Manchester, thanks to the collective effort of colleagues, students, partners, donors, and alumni. (21 Jan 2026) - New funding for research with key international strategic partnerships
New joint research calls with Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (21 Jan 2026) - Duncan Ivison: Open research “powerful – it really speaks to our values”
President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison on why a Research Culture and Environment funded project to help colleagues share their work is important. (21 Jan 2026) - Enhance your digital teaching, learning and working experience
We want to hear from you to understand the digital environment supporting your teaching, learning and working and help shape improvements across the University. (19 Jan 2026) - Cross-faculty team combine art and education to promote diversity and inclusion
Academics from the School of Environment, Education and Development and the School of Medical Sciences are working together to celebrate diversity and inclusion and challenge the orthodoxy of medical art through the Reframing Stopford Project. (15 Jan 2026) - WATCH: Catch up with the latest discussions on the delivery of our strategy
The recent townhall gave colleagues an opportunity to ask questions and share observations as we move from strategy to delivery (15 Jan 2026) - Creative Manchester to recruit academic Skills lead
University’s research platform to recruit an academic lead for Skills, Teaching & Learning and Student Experience – application deadline noon on Monday 26 January 2026 (14 Jan 2026) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
In her first message of 2026, Fiona encourages us all to ‘Start Well’ by looking after our wellbeing, reports on the next steps for our strategy to 2035, and celebrates the recognition of several colleagues and alumni in the King’s New Year Honour’s list. (12 Jan 2026) - Faculty academics awarded Dean’s commendation for outstanding practice
Three Faculty colleagues on the Humanities New Academics Programme (HNAP) have been commended by Fiona Devine for delivering a high standard of academic practice. (12 Jan 2026) - The impact of therapy on male survivors of sexual assault: A Q&A with David Gadd
Professor David Gadd received funding from the Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) in 2024 for his collaborative project on evaluating the impact of a pioneering therapeutic intervention for male prisoners who are victims of sexual abuse and assault. (12 Jan 2026) - Reminder to publish Semester 2 courses in Canvas and of Canvas Confidence event
Academic colleagues teaching in Semester 2 are reminded that all courses must be published on Canvas by Monday, 19 January. The Humanities eLearning team is running its latest Canvas Confidence drop-in event on Wednesday 14 January for anyone who has questions about the platform. (12 Jan 2026) - Our graduates making a difference
Discover how this year’s graduates are hoping to make an impact. (12 Jan 2026) - Service excellence in action: capturing attendee data with visitor scanning
By introducing visitor scanning at open days, the Humanities Marketing and Student Recruitment team has enabled attendance data capture and enhanced the application experience for students. Elizabeth McCullough from the team explains more. (12 Jan 2026) - Welcoming Prof Tom Goodfellow to Manchester
Distinguished Development expert Prof Tom Goodfellow is joining the University of Manchester in a dual role as Professor of Urban Development at the Global Development Institute (GDI) and CEO of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) – a position he will take over from Diana Mitlin in August this year. (08 Jan 2026) - Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer, Unit M
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join Unit M, the University’s new innovation unit, to help unleash the University’s full innovation potential to benefit our region and the wider world. (07 Jan 2026) - Viewpoint: Why research security matters more than ever — we’re here to help
Read our latest Viewpoint post from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility. Share your experiences and ideas as we start a conversation about our research security here at Manchester. (06 Jan 2026) - New and improved Research Security Hub
Our one-stop shop includes flowcharts to help colleagues navigate their personal journeys – and further support and resources – as we face a complex international environment and new potential risks. (06 Jan 2026) - Book now: Townhall - From strategy to delivery
Join us on Tuesday, 13 January, 10 – 11am for a townhall with Duncan Ivison and members of the University Executive to discuss our strategy’s delivery plan and three-year work package (05 Jan 2026) - Faculty of Humanities festive video 2025
Watch this year's video highlighting many of our key achievements from 2025. (18 Dec 2025) - A festive message from the Faculty Executive
As we approach the end of another busy and productive year, read a short Christmas message from the Faculty Executive. (18 Dec 2025) - Student experience projects celebrated at Faculty showcase
Colleagues and students came together to mark a year of impactful projects focused on enhancing the student experience. (17 Dec 2025) - AMBS student receives President’s Distinguished Achievement Award
Master’s student Haripriya Shanmugam has been awarded a Distinguished Achievement Award for 2025 in the Postgraduate Student of the Year category. (17 Dec 2025) - Faculty of Humanities Canvas update
An update on publishing courses for Semester 2 and upcoming training sessions. (17 Dec 2025) - Building positive research communities – Research Staff Conference 2026
Join your peers from UoM, Salford University and Manchester Metropolitan University for a day of collaboration, learning, and inspiration on Thursday, 29 January. (17 Dec 2025) - Targeted career development programme for Global Majority Early Career Researchers
Apply now – deadline 12 noon on Monday, 22 December (16 Dec 2025) - Interdisciplinary research funding – 2026 call details
Pump-priming funding for internal projects launches on Monday, 12 January – event details and how to apply. (16 Dec 2025) - Viewpoint - From strategy to delivery
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor, shares how we start to deliver on the strategy (15 Dec 2025) - Introducing the 2025/26 Canvas Excellence Student Awards!
The Humanities eLearning team are inviting students to nominate Canvas courses that have gone the extra mile this year. (15 Dec 2025) - Career development programme available for global majority early career researchers
Applications are now open for a six-month fully funded career development programme for colleagues from Global Majority backgrounds. (12 Dec 2025) - Call for chapters: Dangerous Writings
Colleagues are invited to submit chapters for an edited collection of Dangerous Writings. (12 Dec 2025) - Inspiring global careers in international politics
Students gathered for a recent event on careers in international politics organised by the Politics Department in SoSS. (12 Dec 2025) - New joint research call with the University of Washington, Seattle – now open!
The new fund will close at the end of January – plus details of other global partnership funds. (11 Dec 2025) - Problems with SEAtS – technical issues now resolved
There have been a few problems with SEAtS over the last few weeks which may have affected you. We’re pleased to tell you that these issues have now been resolved and after testing SEAtS has been working as expected. (04 Dec 2025) - School of Social Sciences receives Advance HE Athena Swan Silver award
The School of Social Sciences has earned a Silver Athena Swan Award for advancing gender equality and embedding an inclusive and supportive culture in teaching, research and leadership. (04 Dec 2025) - Make their year: Celebrate your colleagues with a University award nomination
The festive season is a perfect time to reflect on the exceptional contributions of colleagues and to nominate them for one of the University’s prestigious awards. (04 Dec 2025) - Take part in the Experimental Archaeology Club's upcoming workshops
Join the Experimental Archaeology Club in exploring the practical side of learning about the past. (04 Dec 2025) - Ten Manchester academics in top one percent of global influential researchers
University earns a total of 13 mentions in the Highly Cited Researchers rankings with our colleagues seen to “exemplify excellence in their research as well as integrity in their publication and citation practices.” (03 Dec 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reports on the Board’s visit to the Faculty, highlights a few of the many events which demonstrate our strengths and ambitions, and celebrates SoSS’s Athena Swan Silver Award. (28 Nov 2025) - Service excellence in action: Accelerating the application process in LEAP
Automating the Languages Experience for All Programme (LEAP) application process has helped make it easier and quicker for students, staff, alumni and members of the public to embark on their language learning journey. Stephen Brown, from the Curriculum and Programmes team in SALC, explains more. (28 Nov 2025) - Launching the new Humanities Teaching Academy SharePoint site
A new Humanities Teaching Academy site has been created, bringing together resources and guidance covering teaching and learning. (28 Nov 2025) - Colleagues champion biodiversity at Humanities Garden planting workshop
Staff members came together for a planting session to help bring the new Humanities Garden to life. (28 Nov 2025) - Apply for University of Washington seed fund
The University of Washington research seed fund opens for applications on Monday, 1 December. (27 Nov 2025) - HCRI anthropologist recognised with feminist scholarship award for work on Kashmir
Congratulations to Dr Omer Aijazi, who has won the Gloria Anzaldúa Book Prize for his monograph. (27 Nov 2025) - AMBS researcher releases open collection of financial AI models
Congratulations to Dr Eghbal Rahimikia, who has released a large open collection of financial AI models built using billions of data points and backed by UK government investment in AI infrastructure. (26 Nov 2025) - Join Duncan Ivison at our Research Communications Conference 2026
Save the date – Wednesday, 4 March 2026 – to develop the skills you need to reach new audiences. Our President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison will open the event. (25 Nov 2025) - Career development training opportunity for disabled PGRs/ECRs
As part of the 'Realising Disability Inclusion for ECRs/PGRs’, specialised training is being offered to improve career development for disabled PGRs/ECRs. (25 Nov 2025) - Celebrate colleague success at Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange event
Join the Faculty Business Engagement team to celebrate colleague success and network with your peers. (24 Nov 2025) - Take part in a festive fundraiser and raffle
Unit M and the Office for Social Responsibility are fundraising for South Central Foodbank in Hulme. (21 Nov 2025) - World 100 Brand Tracker survey and prize draw ends on Sunday
Last chance to fill in five-minute survey and be entered into a prize draw – deadline midnight on Sunday, 30 November (18 Nov 2025) - Message from Rosie Haynes, Head of Planning, Governance and Compliance
This week, Rosie updates on student number planning, reflects on some significant government announcements affecting the higher education sector, and celebrates the success of Colleague Recognition Day. (14 Nov 2025) - Relaxed performances at the Martin Harris Centre: A Q&A with Alex Shaw
Alex Shaw received funding from the Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) in 2024 for her mission to improve the inclusivity and accessibility of the Martin Harris Centre by offering a diverse programme of relaxed performances. (14 Nov 2025) - Q-Step event explores the power of data skills
The Data4All event, led by the Social Statistics Department, brought together students, staff, alumni and employers to focus on the development of data skills for the workplace. (14 Nov 2025) - Service excellence in action: Solving the forgotten ID card problem in AMBS
Thanks to a QR code solution, the AMBS Reception and Conference team has helped more than 3,000 students in verifying their student status to gain building access. Jess Shaw from them explains more. (14 Nov 2025) - Realising Disability Inclusion: Career development opportunities launched
Exciting new project for disabled PGRs/ECRs (13 Nov 2025) - Applications open for Humanities wellbeing bids 2025/26
The Faculty has launched another opportunity for colleagues to bid for funding to support a wellbeing activity. (13 Nov 2025) - Supporting the academic journey with the launch of The Fellowship Academy
Over 30 new research fellows gathered at Manchester Museum to take part in the launch of The Fellowship Academy within the Faculty of Humanities. Designed to provide wrap-around support to our exceptional intake of research fellows, the Fellowship Academy offers an annual Humanities focused programme of development for the first time. (12 Nov 2025) - Live codes update in SEAtS
The Student Engagement and Attendance System (SEAtS) will now default to show you the live code first. (12 Nov 2025) - Become a school governor
Find out more about being a school governor with an introductory webinar. (11 Nov 2025) - Conference/Research Abroad funding available for self-funded postgraduate taught students
Funding is now available for self-funded PGT students interested in presenting at a conference or undertaking research abroad. (11 Nov 2025) - Book now: Townhall on our Fundraising and Volunteering campaign
Join us on Tuesday, 18 November, 11am–12pm for a townhall introducing the University’s first ever fundraising and volunteering campaign. (10 Nov 2025) - University signs Memorandum of Understanding with University of Washington
Strategic partnership to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations and pave the way for faculty exchanges and support for early career scholars. (06 Nov 2025) - WATCH: “I love this University – it re-made me.”
“I want to re-make it now,” says disability activist, Laura Howard who, along with Jackie Carter and Steven Pierce, is going to “level the playing field” for her peers in a Research culture and environment funded project. (05 Nov 2025) - Viewpoint – Making the leap: Accelerating path from research excellence to impact
Professor Colette Fagan & Professor Sarah Sharples give their insight into the research excellence to impact leap. (05 Nov 2025) - Have your say on our University – and enter a prize draw
The World 100 brand tracker survey about universities’ reputations closes on Sunday, 30 November – it takes five minutes, feeds into our strategic approach and you could win a £100 or £50 gift voucher. (05 Nov 2025) - Professor Toni Haastrup shares expertise on Feminist Foreign Policy
Professor Toni Haastrup, a leading expert in global politics, recently moderated and spoke at a major feminist foreign policy conference in Paris. She helped shape strategies to protect women’s rights globally and contributed to a side event on localising FFP. Her research supports a pioneering online policy tool. (04 Nov 2025) - Research Data Conversations
Online session part of a series to promote open and FAIR data practices and new and emerging ideas in research data management. (04 Nov 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona looks to our North Star, celebrates a Masters graduate blazing a trail for women in entrepreneurship, and updates on the Law review and Teaching Sustainability project. (31 Oct 2025) - Humanities labs awarded LEAF certification for sustainability
All three of the facilities across the Faculty have now been accredited by LEAF, a framework created to improve the sustainability and efficiency of laboratories. (31 Oct 2025) - What’s your service excellence story?
Share examples of how you or your team are driving service excellence. (31 Oct 2025) - Using generative AI tools and resources
Guidance for colleagues on using generative AI tools at work. (31 Oct 2025) - Take part in the Booth Centre’s 30th anniversary sleepout
Join the Booth Centre at their annual sleepout on Friday, 14 November to help raise funds for those experiencing homelessness across Greater Manchester. (31 Oct 2025) - Issues accessing My Manchester and Slate - resolved
Information about issues with access to some University services (29 Oct 2025) - Planned network downtime this November
A large piece of work upgrading some of our critical network hardware is due to continue into November, which means some planned service downtime for staff and students. (29 Oct 2025) - Social Responsibility in the Curriculum – applications open for Semester 2 modules
Applications for the Faculty's Social Responsibility in the Curriculum fund are now open until Monday, 24 November. (27 Oct 2025) - Law academics co-lead international legal education in Southern Italy
In July 2025, two academics from the University's Law School co-led international events in Italy, promoting inclusive dialogue on global justice. Highlights included a keynote by Dr Fatou Bensouda and workshops fostering critical reflection across cultures and disciplines. (27 Oct 2025) - Two new research centres to tackle challenges of energy transition and mental health
Two new research centres within the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) will each showcase SEED's vibrant interdisciplinary research culture and commitment to tackling urgent global and societal challenges. (27 Oct 2025) - Modern Languages Academic wins Philip Leverhulme Prize
Dr Ed Pulford, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, has been awarded the Philip Leverhulme prize in the Languages and Literatures category. (22 Oct 2025) - Come and meet the Unit M team
Our University’s new dedicated innovation arm – with a mission to unlock our full potential as the region’s largest innovation asset – to hold its first Open House event. All colleagues welcome! (22 Oct 2025) - New research calls with international university partners in Austin, Texas and Stockholm
We’re excited to announce two new research funding calls with our international partner institutions. (21 Oct 2025) - Message from Khalid Nadvi, Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development
Khalid updates us on some changes in leadership roles at the School, highlights just a few of the exciting events SEED colleagues are hosting over the coming weeks, and looks forward to the next steps for From Manchester for the world, our newly launched strategy to 2035. (17 Oct 2025) - Launching the University’s strategy – From Manchester for the world
From Manchester for the world is our strategy to 2035 – shaped by colleagues, students and partners. (17 Oct 2025) - Extension of Professor Thomas Schmidt’s term as Head of SALC
Thomas will continue as Head of SALC until July 2028. (17 Oct 2025) - Faculty of Humanities Canvas update
An update on legacy courses, adding links to lectures and making sure items are published. (17 Oct 2025) - Showcasing UKRI funded projects on Research Explorer
Project details from last five years recorded in Pure and UKRI Gateway to Research will automatically be made public on Research Explorer – guidance (16 Oct 2025) - Commercialisation opportunity for PhD students
An opportunity for PhD supervisors to share with their students. (15 Oct 2025) - Continuing to improve our student experiences
A joint message from Fiona Smyth, Faculty Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students, and Alec Severs, Students’ Union Faculty of Humanities Officer (15 Oct 2025) - Transfer of materials – important information
Information and support on outbound and inbound transfer of materials for researchers – Materials Transfer Agreements (MTAs) must be in place. (15 Oct 2025) - Professor Tim O’Brien appointed Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
Tim, currently Associate Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, replaces Professor Teresa Anderson, the founder of the Centre for Engagement. (14 Oct 2025) - UKRI harmonised IAA call for proposals
Submit a proposal for a UKRI Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) grant by Wednesday, 10 December. (13 Oct 2025) - Our Publications Policy has been updated
Providing clarity about who can be named as authors and authorship responsibilities. (10 Oct 2025) - Our University places 56th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Manchester has retained its spot as 8th in the UK in the prestigious rankings, which evaluate more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories. (09 Oct 2025) - Want to understand and ensure Trusted Research?
UK Government briefing session to help researchers and research-related staff understand research security issues – application deadline Friday, 17 October. (09 Oct 2025) - Manchester ranks among top universities in Knowledge Exchange Framework
Research England measure gives our University the highest rating for Research Partnerships, with 19% growth in industry funding, recognising the strength of our partnerships and the impact they have for the people and the city. (08 Oct 2025) - The power of diversity in research
How working with communities to come up with their own solutions brings lived experience and insights you might not have had – this and more information on our Engaged Research Hub. (07 Oct 2025) - What's New at the Library: October 2025
Teaching and Learning support for Autumn 2025, improvements to our spaces including new cosy campus area, Open Research Fellowships and support on managing research data. (06 Oct 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reflects on the start of the new academic year, updates on Manchester 2035, and looks forward to working with our new Students’ Union Executive Officer. (06 Oct 2025) - What’s on during Sustainable Travel Week
Take part in events to celebrate the University’s Sustainable Travel Week. (06 Oct 2025) - Sustainable Futures to recruit two new Theme Leads
Research platform to discover new and integrative solutions to address the interacting global environmental challenges looking for colleagues to shape activities in Equity and Nature. (06 Oct 2025) - Faculty of Humanities Canvas update
Thank you to the many colleagues who have worked hard to build and publish courses in Canvas. (06 Oct 2025) - Faculty academics embrace sustainable business travel
Colleagues from across the Faculty have shared their experiences of travelling sustainably, reflecting on both the environmental impact and personal benefits of opting for slower, greener travel. (03 Oct 2025) - Faculty welcomes six Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships
The Fellowships are for colleagues at an early stage of their academic careers to undertake significant pieces of publishable work. (03 Oct 2025) - Exceptional colleagues recognised at Outstanding Staff Awards
Celebrating the Humanities Outstanding Staff Award winners and highly commended nominees for teaching, learning and student experience (03 Oct 2025) - October’s Colleague Benefit Update – Purple Place
Purple Place is your exclusive platform for colleague Reward, Benefits and Recognition. (02 Oct 2025) - Undergraduate open days – Saturdays 4 and 11 October
Potential students will visit Manchester as they consider their university choices for 2026. (29 Sep 2025) - World 100 Brand Tracker - have your say on our University
Take five minutes to fill in the survey to help us see how we’re perceived compared to other universities – and be entered into a prize draw. (29 Sep 2025) - Humanities researchers recognised at 2025 Research Staff Excellence Awards
The Faculty took centre stage at this year’s Research Staff Excellence Awards, with four researchers recognised for their outstanding contributions to scholarship, impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration. (25 Sep 2025) - A Legacy of Courage and Conversation: 40 Years of the International Peace Lecture
Launched in 1985, the International Peace Lecture continues to challenge, inspire, and convene voices for justice in its 40th year. (24 Sep 2025) - New research calls with international university partners in Austin, Texas and Stockholm
We’re excited to announce two new research funding calls with our international partner institutions. (24 Sep 2025) - Making a Difference: A year of social responsibility at The University of Manchester
Watch how we’ve made remarkable progress in creating positive change; locally, nationally and globally. (24 Sep 2025) - AppsAnywhere: enhancing access to teaching and learning software applications
All IT-supported teaching and learning software applications should now be accessed via AppsAnywhere – information and guidance for staff and students. (22 Sep 2025) - Get ready for the next Research Review Exercise (RRE)
The next annual mandatory exercise for all REF-eligible staff will be opening in September 2025. (22 Sep 2025) - Message from Fiona Smyth, Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students
Fiona looks forward to Welcome Week, focuses on student voice as a key theme for the coming year, and highlights team teaching as just one innovative approach to pedagogy being piloted across the Faculty. (19 Sep 2025) - Complete a survey on how extreme weather has impacted University buildings
If you have information or knowledge on how extreme weather has impacted the building(s) you work in, please fill in a short survey. (18 Sep 2025) - Faculty academics to advance work of UN Academic Impact Hub
Professor Lucy Frith and Professor Elaine Dewhurst will play a leading role in shaping the work of the UNAI Sustainable Development Goals 10 Hub, contributing to global efforts to reduce inequalities. (18 Sep 2025) - Roy Minshall Bursary launched to support visually impaired undergraduate students
Faculty alumnus Roy Minshall, who was blinded by glaucoma at age 15, has left a generous donation which will support visually impaired students across the Faculty. (18 Sep 2025) - Six Faculty colleagues appointed as ITL Fellows
Academics from across the Faculty have been selected as Fellows for 2025-27 to deliver work aligned with Manchester 2035. (18 Sep 2025) - SALC academic wins ESEH article prize for environmental history
Congratulations to Dr Holly Fletcher, who has been awarded the 2025 St Andrews Article Prize by the European Society for Environmental History (ESEH). (18 Sep 2025) - Canvas Confidence event success
The Faculty’s eLearning team recently held a series of workshops, panel discussions and drop-ins to help colleagues get ready for the move to Canvas. (18 Sep 2025) - Canvas student drop-ins in October
The Humanities Student Support Hubs will host a series of in-person and virtual Canvas drop-ins throughout October. (18 Sep 2025) - Become a Manchester Momentum coach – applications now open!
Applications are now open for PS and academic staff to become coaches on Manchester Momentum. (17 Sep 2025) - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Conference – bursary available
Bursary funding available to attend KTP2025 Conference, marking 50 years of one of the UK’s longest running and most successful innovation programmes - application deadline: Wednesday, 24 September. (16 Sep 2025) - Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) - important deadline reminder
Colleagues must register any activities sponsored by a foreign state or certain state-controlled organisations with FIRS by 1 October 2025 or within an allotted timeframe thereafter – information, guidance and support for all affected colleagues. (16 Sep 2025) - Mahesh Nirmalan appointed AVP for Responsible Research Practice
Professor Mahesh Nirmalan has taken up the role of Associate Vice-President (AVP) for Responsible Research Practice – one of four essential themes of our University’s research culture and environment. (15 Sep 2025) - Personal Relationship Policy
Reminder to declare any pre-existing Personal Relationship by Tuesday 30 September 2025 (15 Sep 2025) - New leadership and theme leads at two research platforms
Sustainable Futures announces new co-directors and Digital Futures welcomes new theme leads. (11 Sep 2025) - WATCH: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison on Manchester 2035
The recent Townhall gave colleagues an early preview of the foundations and leaps at the heart of our new University strategy. (11 Sep 2025) - Three Faculty experts become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows
Congratulations to Professors Liz Richardson, David Richards and Anupam Nanda, who have been recognised for their excellence and impact, and their advancement of social sciences for the public good. (11 Sep 2025) - AMBS professor receives lifetime achievement award from British Academy of Management
Professor Gerard Hodgkinson has been honoured with the Richard Whipp Lifetime Achievement Award. (10 Sep 2025) - 80 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Occupational Health at Manchester
The Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health marks its 80th anniversary with an afternoon of talks, panels and the 2025 Lane Lecture (10 Sep 2025) - Call for Manchester Gold mentors and mentees
Applications are now open for a secondary cycle of the Manchester Gold mentoring scheme. (09 Sep 2025) - Creative Manchester appoints Deputy Director and new academic Research Leads
The Creative Manchester research platform has appointed new academic research leads from The University of Manchester to oversee each of its key research themes. For the first time in its history, the research platform has also appointed a Deputy Director, supporting Platform Director, Professor John McAuliffe. (08 Sep 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week Fiona looks forward to the new academic year, updates on student admissions, and highlights more project and colleague successes. (08 Sep 2025) - Faculty colleagues appointed to REF 2029 panels
More Faculty colleagues have been selected to help carry out an expert review for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF), the UK’s system for assessing research quality in UK higher education institutions. (08 Sep 2025) - Open Research Fellowship Programme 2025-26 – apply from 8 September 2025
A chance for passionate individuals to explore the different elements of Open Research and help create a more open, collaborative, and equitable research landscape. (08 Sep 2025) - UK Data Service expertise helps government listen to researchers on future of health data
Working with the Department of Health and Office for National Statistics, academics from the UK Data Service have ensured that researchers are fully represented in shaping the future of health data collection in England. (08 Sep 2025) - Innocence success in the United Nations for Law academics and students
A group of SoSS academics and legal professionals from North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia came together last year to establish a new non-governmental organisation: the Wrongful Conviction International Law Task Force. (05 Sep 2025) - Continue to use SEAtS this academic year
The Student Engagement and Attendance System (SEAtS) allows teaching colleagues to log their student’s attendance at scheduled on-campus teaching activities. (03 Sep 2025) - New Director of AI Innovation
Dr Vicki Woodward appointed to drive AI Skunkworks programme forward (03 Sep 2025) - Getting ready for the launch of Canvas
Key actions for academic colleagues ahead of Semester 1. (02 Sep 2025) - What's New at the Library: Students get started and more
Support for students, online reading lists support, new exhibitions and updates on our spaces – here’s your essential update on what’s happening in and around the Library for September 2025. (02 Sep 2025) - Building content in Canvas
All academic colleagues need to build and publish course content for Semester 1 and year-long units by Monday 8 September. (01 Sep 2025) - Future Investment in Computation at the University
Feedback required from our research community – deadline Friday, 12 September. (27 Aug 2025) - Welcoming and supporting new research staff
As we head into a new academic year, the Researcher Development team is here to help researchers and their supervisors get off to a strong start. (21 Aug 2025) - Open Research Conference 2025 – resources available
More than 120 delegates from across the country and abroad attended, bringing together a breadth of expertise – and resources available on Figshare. (19 Aug 2025) - Prepare for the new way to access teaching software: Join an AppsAnywhere demo
In September and early October, we are offering online demonstrations of AppsAnywhere, the University’s portal for accessing IT-supported teaching and learning software applications. (18 Aug 2025) - Looking after visitors here at Manchester
The University is legally responsible for ensuring that every visitor is properly entitled to work or participate in our activities – access information, guidance and support in welcoming visitors. (15 Aug 2025) - Reminder for researchers and PS colleagues to submit public engagement data
Submit data for the Higher Education Business-Community Interaction Survey by Friday, 31 October. (14 Aug 2025) - Celebrating your Postdoc journeys…
Get inspired at our Research Staff Excellence Awards, bond at Postdoc Bingo or get 1:1 Coaching, CV feedback and massage therapy. (14 Aug 2025) - Getting to know Jenn Hallam, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Starting on 1 August, Professor Jenn Hallam took up the role from Professor April McMahon. (13 Aug 2025) - Researchers supported by “an invisible framework”
How our Contracts Team can help you navigate a changing landscape (12 Aug 2025) - AMBS academic awarded National Teaching Fellowship
Congratulations to Jenni Rose, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, who has been recognised with a National Teaching Fellowship. (07 Aug 2025) - What's new at the library: Submit Taught Course Recommendations and more
Reminder to submit your Taught Course Recommendations and a new Manchester Digital Collection of Early European Print. (07 Aug 2025) - Sport Research Showcase 2025: discover the research shaping the future of sport
Colleagues are invited to attend an exciting afternoon of cutting-edge sport research and innovations. (06 Aug 2025) - New Digital Standards now available on StaffNet
The Digital Leadership Team has launched a series of new Digital Standards on StaffNet to help all University staff create consistent, accessible digital communications. (06 Aug 2025) - AMBS Fantasy Football League 2025/26
Do you see yourself as the Pep Guardiola or Ruben Amorim of AMBS? Why not compete against other staff in the AMBS fantasy football league? (05 Aug 2025) - Building a better research environment: funding winners announced
Seven teams secure funding to test solutions to research culture challenges. (05 Aug 2025) - Minor changes to the REF 2029 Open Access policy
Research England has published some minor clarifications – the Library’s REF Open Access policy guidance has been updated to reflect these changes. (04 Aug 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
In her final message of the academic year, Fiona reflects on her second year in post, recent graduations, and the sad news of the death of Lord Alliance. She thanks colleagues who are stepping down from senior leadership positions, welcomes new leaders, and looks forward to a summer break. (01 Aug 2025) - AMBS academic publishes blueprint to improve social welfare legal advice services
The blueprint has been published as part of a research project investigating the role of communities and connections in social welfare legal advice, funded by the British Academy and Nuffield Foundation. (01 Aug 2025) - Inclusive teaching and learning community space launches
A new space dedicated to inclusive teaching and learning is now live on Canvas. (01 Aug 2025) - Professor Khalid Nadvi begins new role as Head of SEED
Today (1 August 2025), Khalid Nadvi starts his new position as Vice-Dean and Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development. (01 Aug 2025) - EU citizens celebrate community and engage policymakers at gathering
EU citizens came together to address key policymakers and politicians, share their experiences and celebrate their community. (01 Aug 2025) - Get involved with this year's Manchester Pride!
Show support to LGBTQ+ colleagues and students this August (31 Jul 2025) - Research reveals alarming decline in youth mental health in England
First-of-its-kind research identifies key drivers and urges systemic action. (31 Jul 2025) - Our commitment to freedom of speech and academic freedom
Our new Policy on Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom and updated Code of Practice, in line with changes to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 and regulatory advice from the Office for Students (OfS), will come into effect from 1 August 2025. (30 Jul 2025) - Delivering lasting change in digital skills and literacy across our university
As the Digital Skills and Literacy workstream draws to a close this July, we’re taking a moment to share progress and extend our sincere thanks to all the students and staff who have contributed to and championed realising our vision. (29 Jul 2025) - Check your research ethics status with our useful tool
Use our interactive resource to determine if your project requires University research ethics approval before undertaking recruitment and data collection. (24 Jul 2025) - Message from Hannah Rundle, Executive Director of Faculty Operations
This week, Hannah explores the ‘Let’s Talk Disability’ podcast series and shares some examples of great work across Professional Services in the Faculty which is delivering operational improvements and service excellence. (18 Jul 2025) - Video – Fiona Devine and Fiona Smyth talk NSS
In this video message, Vice-President and Dean Fiona Devine and Fiona Smyth, Deputy Dean and Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students, reflect on the Faculty's encouraging National Student Survey results and consider how we can continue to make improvements next year. (18 Jul 2025) - Planning annual leave with confidence: reducing stress before you switch off
The planning and lead up to taking time away from work for a break can cause a level of stress; it can sometimes feel like a juggling act stepping away from a busy role and worrying about handing things over. In this story, Wellbeing Manager Maizy Jenner shares some practical considerations for you to think about. (18 Jul 2025) - NSS 2025: how we encouraged our students to take part
There’s a lot that goes into promoting the National Student Survey (NSS) over a three-month period. Here we round up some of the great work from professional services and academic colleagues across the Faculty which helped encourage our final-year undergraduate students finalists to click ‘complete.’ (18 Jul 2025) - Faculty academic promotions 2025
Congratulations to our academic colleagues across the Faculty who have been promoted this year. (18 Jul 2025) - Canvas update: whole year and semester 2 course content migration
An update on course migration from Blackboard to Canvas, and key resources to support the move. (17 Jul 2025) - Boost your profile with our Research Visibility Checklist
Simple, high-impact actions to help you promote your research - from quick wins to go big. (17 Jul 2025) - New resource: Environmental Sustainability Conversation Guide
The Faculty is pleased to announce a new resource to support colleagues with considering environmental sustainability when preparing research grant applications. (16 Jul 2025) - Congratulations to our interdisciplinary research award winners
University of Manchester Research Institute’s Interdisciplinary Research Pump-Prime Projects announced – we look forward to the advancements this collaborative work will bring to tackle society's most pressing global challenges. (15 Jul 2025) - Teaching & learning software for 2025/26 - what will be available and how to access it
In preparation for the 2025/26 academic year, a full list of the IT-supported teaching and learning software applications available from start of year is now on Connect. (11 Jul 2025) - Humanities NSS results highlight encouraging progress – thank you
A message from Fiona Devine and Fiona Smyth (11 Jul 2025) - National Student Survey results 2025 – an upward trajectory
A message from our President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison and Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, April McMahon (10 Jul 2025) - NSS results – What you need to know
The NSS results provide a vital opportunity for hearing student voices and shaping what comes next. (09 Jul 2025) - Professor Richard Curry appointed AVP for Research and Innovation
Professor Curry takes up the role of Associate Vice-President (AVP) from 1 August 2025. (08 Jul 2025) - Faculty of Humanities invests in 26 early career research Fellowships
The Faculty’s Fellowships, plus those from the University and external funders, represent one of the largest Fellowship cohorts in recent years. (04 Jul 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reflects on what this time of year means for current and potential students of the future, updates on the work of the Global Graduates programme in New York, and celebrates the success of colleagues’ promotions and the Faculty’s numerous early career researcher Fellows who will join us soon. (04 Jul 2025) - Researchers gain new skills at Methods@Manchester Summer School
Delegates from across the country joined Methods@Manchester for its 2025 Summer School – a week of engaging courses for qualitative and quantitative researchers. (04 Jul 2025) - Call for expressions of interest: NWSSDTP Interdisciplinary Societal Challenge Theme Leads
The North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership is looking to appoint six academics to lead their new Interdisciplinary Societal Challenge Themes. (03 Jul 2025) - Purple Place - your July benefits update
Focus on Personal Development this July (03 Jul 2025) - What’s new at the Library: preparing for Welcome and more
Support for colleagues from Welcome activities to Reading Lists: here’s your essential update on what’s happening in and around the Library this summer. (02 Jul 2025) - Discover innovative practices in community-engaged research from around the world
Join our webinar on Wednesday, 9 July and visit our new Engaged Research Hub, part of our research culture and environment here at Manchester. (01 Jul 2025) - UK government launches Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS)
New research security scheme comes into force on 1 July 2025 – information, guidance and support for all affected colleagues. (27 Jun 2025) - Message from Vicky Skinner, Director of Faculty Finance
This week, Vicky reflects on the challenges faced by the higher education sector, considers the budget and Five-year planning process and shares some details of the Future Foundations programme across the Finance and People directorates. (20 Jun 2025) - Methods Fair 2025: Research Methods in the Digital Age
Delegates joined Methods@Manchester in May for a one-day conference to explore research methods across the humanities and social sciences. (20 Jun 2025) - SoSS professor to Chair working group reviewing 14-day rule for human embryo research
Congratulations to Professor Sarah Devaney who has been named Chair of the project by Nuffield Council on Bioethics (20 Jun 2025)