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