News
Latest news from the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC).
- UK China International Photo Competition Returns for 2025
The UK-China International Photography Competition is back for a seventh year. The theme of the 2025 competition is 'The Spirit of Sport'. (11 Feb 2025) - Confirming flexible working arrangements for teaching availability for 2025/26 timetable
In preparation for setting the 2025/26 teaching timetable, the Directorate of People is conducting its annual review of formally approved Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) for academic and research staff with teaching responsibilities regarding their teaching availability. (07 Feb 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona updates on her Faculty Office and School visits, looks forward to phase 2 of Manchester 2035 and reflects on Time to Talk Day. (07 Feb 2025) - Learning from the past, looking to the future: A Q&A with Melanie Giles
Professor Melanie Giles was awarded the Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) in 2023 for her project on restoring Lindow Moss, a raised peat bog on the edge of Wilmslow. (07 Feb 2025) - Wellbeing Champions host Time to Talk Day 2025 events
This Time to Talk Day, the Faculty's Wellbeing Champions hosted a series of activities and events for staff to promote open conversations around emotional wellbeing. (07 Feb 2025) - New Director for Sustainable Consumption Institute
Professor Michael Hodgson appointed as new Director for the Sustainable Consumption Institute from 1 August 2025. (06 Feb 2025) - Teaching and Learning Conference 2025 call for papers
Applications are now open to submit conference papers for the Institute of Teaching and Learning's 2025 conference (04 Feb 2025) - Flash Fiction Winners announced at Awards Ceremony
The latest edition of the annual SALC Flash Fiction and Non-fiction Competition invited undergraduate students to submit an original and unpublished piece of writing of less than 250 words. (28 Jan 2025) - Time To Talk Day 2025
Faculty of Humanities schedule of events. (24 Jan 2025) - Face-to-face appointment pilot launched to support students with finance queries
The Student Finance appointment pilot will help inform developments to supporting students with finance queries and issues. (23 Jan 2025) - University of Manchester Research Institute interdisciplinary research funding call
University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) invites applications for pump-priming funds to support interdisciplinary research projects. (22 Jan 2025) - Have you had your say about your digital experience?
The Flexible Learning Programme wants to hear from you to understand your digital experiences in your work and teaching. (22 Jan 2025) - Opportunity to attend the Association of Higher Education Professionals Conference 2025
All Professional Services colleagues are invited to apply for a funded place at the Association of Higher Education Professionals Conference 2025 (21 Jan 2025) - Baroque Opera: An evening with international theatre director Peter Sellars
The University of Manchester is set to welcome renowned international theatre director Professor Peter Sellars this February as part of The British Academy’s Aspect of Art Lecture Series. (16 Jan 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona celebrates colleagues’ honours and funding success, looks forward to AMBS’s 60th anniversary and provides an update on Canvas. (10 Jan 2025) - Sociology Professor Yaojun Li recognised in New Year Honours
Professor Yaojun Li has been made an OBE for his exceptional services to the advancement of knowledge in social mobility and to ethnic integration. (10 Jan 2025) - Book now: Hear more about our move from Blackboard to Canvas
This year, we say goodbye to Blackboard Learn and welcome Canvas by Instructure. Register to attend our January open meeting online to hear what we have achieved, what’s to come and what you need to do to prepare for the move to Canvas. (10 Jan 2025) - Faculty of Humanities festive video 2024
Watch this year's video highlighting many of our key achievements from 2024. (13 Dec 2024) - NSS action plan update
Our Schools and Faculty continue to make progress in improving support for our students and enhancing their experience during their time with us. (13 Dec 2024) - A festive message from the Faculty Leadership Team
As we approach the end of 2024, read a short Christmas message from the Faculty Leadership Team (FLT). (13 Dec 2024)