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Latest news from the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC).
- Dr Ashley Mattheis receives Canvas Excellence Student Award for Digital Proficiency
Dr Ashley A. Mattheis, Lecturer in Digital Media and Culture, has received a Canvas Excellence Student Award for Digital Proficiency in recognition of the innovative design and delivery of her first-year Digital Activism course unit. (07 Aug 2026) - Cookson Scholar - international collaboration “exciting…a privilege”
Our Manchester-Melbourne Dual Award (Cookson Scholarships) 2026/27 is open for jointly awarded PhD projects – how teams can apply. (05 Aug 2026) - Update on the 2026/27 National Pay Award
National negotiations are continuing, with any agreed pay increase set to be backdated to 1 August 2026 (30 Jul 2026) - Strengthening our IT foundations: key milestones achieved and next steps ahead
Significant improvements to the University's IT infrastructure, security and digital services have been successfully delivered through the Evolve Programme, providing stronger foundations to support colleagues and students across the University. (30 Jul 2026) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
In her last message until September, Fiona reflects on the end of the academic year and graduation, highlights recent partnership activity, and marks senior leadership changes and colleagues’ achievements. (27 Jul 2026) - AI, equity and the future of learning in higher education
From Manchester, so far – the Manchester Institute of Education’s recent conference brought together researchers, students and industry leaders to explore how AI can support more equitable, accessible and inclusive learning. (24 Jul 2026) - Inside the Lenagan Digital Teaching Laboratory: a new space for digital learning
From Manchester, so far – the new Lenagan Digital Teaching Laboratory is a flexible and collaborative space for students to learn, experiment and build skills for the future. (24 Jul 2026) - Research with impact: Tackling violence against women and girls
From Manchester, so far – a new research project led by colleagues in SoSS is bringing together academics, practitioners and policymakers to accelerate efforts to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. (24 Jul 2026) - Building the future of work with AMBS and BNY
From Manchester, so far – a new partnership between AMBS and BNY is exploring what responsible, human-led AI could look like in practice. (24 Jul 2026) - Challenge Accepted: Meet the SEED Changemakers driving social impact
From Manchester, so far – The SEED Changemakers programme is a growing student-led initiative empowering undergraduates and postgraduates to create meaningful change both locally and globally. (24 Jul 2026) - Creating a meaningful fellowship community in Humanities
Want to know more about the benefits the Humanities Fellowship Academy brings? (21 Jul 2026) - Professor Jackie Stacey elected Fellow of the British Academy
Jackie Stacey, Professor of Cultural Studies, has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest honours awarded to scholars in the humanities and social sciences. (17 Jul 2026) - New Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation appointed
Professor James Evans has been appointed as the new Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation. He will move from his current role as the Faculty’s Associate Dean for Research to take up the Vice-Dean position on 1 August. (16 Jul 2026) - University partners with the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships in screenwriting
The University of Manchester is partnering with the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting to identify Nicholl Fellows. (13 Jul 2026) - Message from Emma Rose, Interim Director of Faculty Operations
This week, Emma reflects on just some of the impressive work professional services teams have delivered over the last year and looks ahead to further service improvements for the coming academic year. (13 Jul 2026) - Humanities NSS 2026 results show further improvement
A message from Fiona Devine and Fiona Smyth (10 Jul 2026) - Help improve universities’ research conditions and local impact
The CATALYSE project wants to know how universities and research organisations can better support researchers and tackle major societal challenges. (10 Jul 2026) - UKRI IAA Social Venture Fund call for applications
In Partnership with University's Innovation Factory, the UoM Knowledge Exchange Partnerships Team is pleased to invite applications for the UKRI Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) Social Venture Fund. (10 Jul 2026) - Apply now: funding available for student experience innovation projects
The Faculty of Humanities is offering funding of up to £3,000 for innovative, evidence-informed projects aligned to the Manchester 2035 Strategy. (09 Jul 2026) - Canvas courses for 2026/27: review now against updated standards
Canvas courses for 2026/27 are now available following rollover and colleagues are required to review their courses before students are given access. (09 Jul 2026)