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