News 

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

• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• Introducing… the SALC TLSE Enhancing Feedback Provision project
  Led by Dr David Firth, Enhancing Feedback Provision is a Faculty-funded TLSE project aimed at improving feedback practices and experiences for both students and staff across SALC. Launched in 2024-25, it supports the Faculty priority of strengthening our results in Assessment and Feedback and Student Voice. (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)
• 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)
• 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)