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- January message from SEED of School, Khalid Nadvi
Our Head of School's monthly message: Manchester 2035 and the forthcoming visit from Duncan Ivison; inaugural lectures from Will Fletcher and Seth Schindler; updates from our most recent School Executive meeting; congratulations and fond farewells (29 Jan 2026) - Watch: Fiona Smyth and Alec Severs talk NSS
In this video message, Deputy Dean and Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students, Fiona Smyth, and Alec Severs, Students' Union Humanities Officer, discuss the upcoming National Student Survey, why it is so important in helping to improve student experience and how colleagues can encourage students to complete it. (27 Jan 2026) - University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference 2026: call for papers
The fourth University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference will take place on Wednesday, 8 and Thursday, 9 July 2026. This will be a two-day, flexible, free internal conference focusing on teaching and learning. (26 Jan 2026) - Time to Talk Day in SEED
Information about Time To Talk Day and other wellbeing activities in SEED (26 Jan 2026) - Service excellence in action: building equitable research partnerships
To improve collaboration with international institutions and strengthen research impact, the Humanities Research Development and Impact (RDI) team has designed a series of tools for working with partners in the Global South. Chloe Jeffries from the team explains more. (26 Jan 2026) - A farewell message from SEED's outgoing School Operations Manager
Lucy Adams is leaving the School of Environment, Education and Development at the end of January. She shares some reflections on her three years as School Operations Manager. (26 Jan 2026) - Apply for SEED social responsibility project funding
Staff and postgraduate researchers within the School of Environment, Education and Development are encouraged to apply for grant funding to support Social Responsibility in the school in relation to teaching, research and/or operational processes. (26 Jan 2026) - Meet the SEED School Executive
Who's who on the SEED School Executive (26 Jan 2026) - Dates for Health & Safety Training 2026
Book now for health and safety training (26 Jan 2026) - SEED Professor Cecilia Wong awarded prestigious RTPI Gold Medal
The Royal Town Planning Institute has awarded its Gold Medal for exceptional achievement in the field of town and country planning to Cecilia Wong, who is a Professor of Spatial Planning in our Planning, Property and Environmental Management Department. (22 Jan 2026) - End of tenure update from outgoing SEED Director of Postgraduate Research
As she comes to the end of her term as Director of Postgraduate Research for the School of Environment, Education and Development, Professor Tanja Müller reflects on the progress and challenges of the last three years. (22 Jan 2026) - Enhance your digital teaching, learning and working experience
We want to hear from you to understand the digital environment supporting your teaching, learning and working and help shape improvements across the University. (19 Jan 2026) - Cross-faculty team combine art and education to promote diversity and inclusion
Academics from the School of Environment, Education and Development and the School of Medical Sciences are working together to celebrate diversity and inclusion and challenge the orthodoxy of medical art through the Reframing Stopford Project. (15 Jan 2026) - Recruiting: SEED Associate Director of Teaching Assistants
SEED seeks to appoint an Associate Director for Teaching Assistants, starting as soon as possible for a three-year appointment (13 Jan 2026) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
In her first message of 2026, Fiona encourages us all to ‘Start Well’ by looking after our wellbeing, reports on the next steps for our strategy to 2035, and celebrates the recognition of several colleagues and alumni in the King’s New Year Honour’s list. (12 Jan 2026) - Faculty academics awarded Dean’s commendation for outstanding practice
Three Faculty colleagues on the Humanities New Academics Programme (HNAP) have been commended by Fiona Devine for delivering a high standard of academic practice. (12 Jan 2026) - The impact of therapy on male survivors of sexual assault: A Q&A with David Gadd
Professor David Gadd received funding from the Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) in 2024 for his collaborative project on evaluating the impact of a pioneering therapeutic intervention for male prisoners who are victims of sexual abuse and assault. (12 Jan 2026) - Reminder to publish Semester 2 courses in Canvas and of Canvas Confidence event
Academic colleagues teaching in Semester 2 are reminded that all courses must be published on Canvas by Monday, 19 January. The Humanities eLearning team is running its latest Canvas Confidence drop-in event on Wednesday 14 January for anyone who has questions about the platform. (12 Jan 2026) - Our graduates making a difference
Discover how this year’s graduates are hoping to make an impact. (12 Jan 2026) - Service excellence in action: capturing attendee data with visitor scanning
By introducing visitor scanning at open days, the Humanities Marketing and Student Recruitment team has enabled attendance data capture and enhanced the application experience for students. Elizabeth McCullough from the team explains more. (12 Jan 2026) - Welcoming Prof Tom Goodfellow to Manchester
Distinguished Development expert Prof Tom Goodfellow is joining the University of Manchester in a dual role as Professor of Urban Development at the Global Development Institute (GDI) and CEO of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) – a position he will take over from Diana Mitlin in August this year. (08 Jan 2026) - Faculty of Humanities festive video 2025
Watch this year's video highlighting many of our key achievements from 2025. (18 Dec 2025) - A festive message from the Faculty Executive
As we approach the end of another busy and productive year, read a short Christmas message from the Faculty Executive. (18 Dec 2025) - A message from Khalid Nadvi and David Pattwell
End of year message for School of Environment, Education and Development staff from the Head of School and Dirctor of Operations (17 Dec 2025) - Student experience projects celebrated at Faculty showcase
Colleagues and students came together to mark a year of impactful projects focused on enhancing the student experience. (17 Dec 2025) - AMBS student receives President’s Distinguished Achievement Award
Master’s student Haripriya Shanmugam has been awarded a Distinguished Achievement Award for 2025 in the Postgraduate Student of the Year category. (17 Dec 2025) - Faculty of Humanities Canvas update
An update on publishing courses for Semester 2 and upcoming training sessions. (17 Dec 2025) - Introducing the 2025/26 Canvas Excellence Student Awards!
The Humanities eLearning team are inviting students to nominate Canvas courses that have gone the extra mile this year. (15 Dec 2025) - Career development programme available for global majority early career researchers
Applications are now open for a six-month fully funded career development programme for colleagues from Global Majority backgrounds. (12 Dec 2025) - Call for chapters: Dangerous Writings
Colleagues are invited to submit chapters for an edited collection of Dangerous Writings. (12 Dec 2025) - Inspiring global careers in international politics
Students gathered for a recent event on careers in international politics organised by the Politics Department in SoSS. (12 Dec 2025) - 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) - November message from Khalid Nadvi, SEED Head of School
Our Head of School's monthly message: focusing on wellbeing, taking a moment and Rutherford relocation plans (19 Nov 2025) - Plans for Geography department relocation to Rutherford Building
Next summer, most colleagues from our Geography Department will be moving to a new space: the historic Rutherford Building*. (17 Nov 2025) - Voices Beyond Borders: Connecting students in Gaza and Manchester
After overcoming significant challenges, such as accessing a reliable internet connection in a warzone, students in Gaza and Manchester have been learning together, and supporting each other through Voices Beyond Borders an intercultural exchange project run by The University of Manchester. (16 Nov 2025) - 'Take a Moment' campaign launched to increase belonging, inclusion and respect in SEED
As part of our School commitment to building an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, value and respect, we're asking all staff to 'take a moment' to consider if everyone is included and to think about whose voices aren't being heard. (14 Nov 2025) - A message from David Pattwell, SEED Director of School Operations
Responding to the findings of the Your Voice Matters survey (14 Nov 2025) - A message from Pam Qualter, SEED Director of Research
As we approach the end of the calendar year, I would like to share an update on research activity across SEED and to reflect on some of the achievements, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped our work. (14 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) - 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) - October message from Khalid Nadvi, SEED Head of School
Our Head of School's end of month message (30 Oct 2025) - A message from Ümit Kemal Yıldız - new Chair of SEED School Board
Ümit Yildiz has been elected as the new Chair of the SEED School Board, receiving 33.9% of the total vote. (29 Oct 2025) - SEED Academic Promotions Round 2025-26 now open
Applications for academic promotion within SEED are open, with a deadline of Friday 28th November for promotion to Professor or Reader and Friday 5th December for promotion to other grades (28 Oct 2025) - Changes to ethics guidance for SEED staff
SEED Associate Directors of Research Ethics Mark Innes and Helen Zheng wish to highlight the recent changes to ethics guidance and remind everyone of the resources available to ensure our students’ research is ethically compliant at all levels. (27 Oct 2025) - About the NERC Digital Solutions Programme
The NERC Digital Solutions Programme is bringing together over 40 petabytes of environmental data from the Natural Environment Research Council into the Digital Solutions Hub which will deliver economic, societal and environmental benefits across the UK. (27 Oct 2025) - An update for SEED staff from the University Library service
Find out the new ways in which the Library Service can support your work. (27 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) - Two new research centres to tackle challenges of energy transition and mental health
Two new research centres within the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) will each showcase SEED's vibrant interdisciplinary research culture and commitment to tackling urgent global and societal challenges. (27 Oct 2025) - A message from Will Fletcher, Head of Geography
Reflections from Will Fletcher for SEED colleagues as he approaches three months since he started as Head of Geography (24 Oct 2025) - New SEED policy on the use of Teaching Assistants
The School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) has introduced a policy to guide the use of Teaching Assistants (TAs) within the delivery of its programmes. (21 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) - New Fellows join the School of Environment, Education and Development
At the start of October we welcomed seven new fellows to the School, under the Simon and Hallsworth and Bicentenary Fellowship programmes. (13 Oct 2025) - Information on School Board Chair elections
Details on how to participate in the election for the new Chair of SEED School Board (13 Oct 2025) - Post-School Board message from Khalid Nadvi, SEED Head of School
Our Head of School shares key takeaways from his presentation at the School Board meeting yesterday (10 Oct 2025) - What’s on during Sustainable Travel Week
Take part in events to celebrate the University’s Sustainable Travel Week. (06 Oct 2025) - Changes to People Partner support in SEED – A message from Martin Banks
The way in which People Team provides support within SEED is changing (06 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) - SEED colleagues recognised at Humanities Outstanding Staff Awards
Colleagues and teams from across SEED were recognised at the Humanities Outstanding Staff Awards for Teaching, Learning and Student Experience this week, with their achievements being celebrated at an awards ceremony in Christie's Bistro. (03 Oct 2025) - September message from Khalid Nadvi, SEED Head of School
Our Head of School's September message: Welcoming our new students, looking ahead to the School Board and School Social, a new generative AI strategy, findings from our 'Influence, Respect and Being Heard' survey, and a quick checklist of policies and procedures. (25 Sep 2025) - Make sure you’ve ticked off your compliance checklist
As we start a new semester, take five minutes to make sure you’re up to date with some policies and procedures that you may not use every day: (25 Sep 2025) - A message from Nicola Banks, SEED Director of Social Responsibility
As autumn arrives, I’m pleased to welcome you to the start of a new academic year with some words on Social Responsibility: the many ways that our staff and students are Making a Difference across our teaching, research and everyday life in our School. (25 Sep 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) - Responding to findings from the Influence, Respect and Being Heard Survey
Dr Laura Winter, SEED Director for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion explores results from a recent staff survey (19 Sep 2025) - Sharing research and earning commendations in Belfast
Colleagues from our Department of Planning, Property & Environmental Management shared their research and earned commendations at the 2025 UK-Ireland Planning Research Conference which was hosted by Ulster University in Belfast last week. (18 Sep 2025) - New SEED Strategy for Generative AI in Teaching and Assessment
The School’s new strategy for Generative AI in teaching and assessment looks to build staff expertise in AI use, ensure AI Literacy for students and build towards re-developed assessments. (18 Sep 2025) - Ellen Wilkinson Commons is open for you to use
The newly redesigned Ellen Wilkinson Commons is now open! This light and welcoming space on the ground floor of the Ellen Wilkinson building can be used for meetings, events, hot-desking, study and wellbeing/relaxation. (17 Sep 2025) - Call for nominations: Chair of SEED School Board
Nominations for the next Chair of the SEED (School of Environment, Education and Development) School Board are invited from members of academic staff in the School. Start date for this post is 1st December 2025 with an expected end date of 31st July 2028. Deadline for nominations: Friday 3rd October 2025. (11 Sep 2025) - Call for Manchester Gold mentors and mentees
Applications are now open for a secondary cycle of the Manchester Gold mentoring scheme. (09 Sep 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week Fiona looks forward to the new academic year, updates on student admissions, and highlights more project and colleague successes. (08 Sep 2025) - Faculty colleagues appointed to REF 2029 panels
More Faculty colleagues have been selected to help carry out an expert review for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF), the UK’s system for assessing research quality in UK higher education institutions. (08 Sep 2025) - Continue to use SEAtS this academic year
The Student Engagement and Attendance System (SEAtS) allows teaching colleagues to log their student’s attendance at scheduled on-campus teaching activities. (03 Sep 2025) - Recruiting: SEED Associate Director of Social Responsibility
SEED seeks to appoint an Associate Director of Social Responsibility, starting 1 October 2025 as a three-year appointment, with the possibility to extend. (19 Aug 2025) - Reminder for researchers and PS colleagues to submit public engagement data
Submit data for the Higher Education Business-Community Interaction Survey by Friday, 31 October. (14 Aug 2025) - Sport Research Showcase 2025: discover the research shaping the future of sport
Colleagues are invited to attend an exciting afternoon of cutting-edge sport research and innovations. (06 Aug 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
In her final message of the academic year, Fiona reflects on her second year in post, recent graduations, and the sad news of the death of Lord Alliance. She thanks colleagues who are stepping down from senior leadership positions, welcomes new leaders, and looks forward to a summer break. (01 Aug 2025) - AMBS academic publishes blueprint to improve social welfare legal advice services
The blueprint has been published as part of a research project investigating the role of communities and connections in social welfare legal advice, funded by the British Academy and Nuffield Foundation. (01 Aug 2025) - Professor Khalid Nadvi begins new role as Head of SEED
Today (1 August 2025), Khalid Nadvi starts his new position as Vice-Dean and Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development. (01 Aug 2025) - A message from Khalid Nadvi, our new Head of School
In his first message in his new role, Khalid looks forward to meeting and working with colleagues to build on our strengths and successes. (01 Aug 2025) - Research reveals alarming decline in youth mental health in England
First-of-its-kind research identifies key drivers and urges systemic action. (31 Jul 2025) - July message from Juup Stelma, Interim SEED Head of School
The end of a busy year, leadership changes and transitions, and hopefully time to rest this August (24 Jul 2025) - Recruiting: SEED Director of Postgraduate Research
SEED seeks to appoint a new Director of Postgraduate Research, starting 1 February, 2026. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 18 September, 2025. (22 Jul 2025) - A message from Phil Hughes, outgoing Head of the Department of Geography
Good times working with remarkable people to strengthen our national and international reputation (22 Jul 2025) - A message from Linda Evans, outgoing SEED Deputy Head of School
Reflections on being the first Deputy Head of School and continuing the SEED mid-career mentoring programme (22 Jul 2025) - Message from Hannah Rundle, Executive Director of Faculty Operations
This week, Hannah explores the ‘Let’s Talk Disability’ podcast series and shares some examples of great work across Professional Services in the Faculty which is delivering operational improvements and service excellence. (18 Jul 2025) - NSS 2025: how we encouraged our students to take part
There’s a lot that goes into promoting the National Student Survey (NSS) over a three-month period. Here we round up some of the great work from professional services and academic colleagues across the Faculty which helped encourage our final-year undergraduate students finalists to click ‘complete.’ (18 Jul 2025) - Humanities NSS results highlight encouraging progress – thank you
A message from Fiona Devine and Fiona Smyth (11 Jul 2025) - Faculty of Humanities invests in 26 early career research Fellowships
The Faculty’s Fellowships, plus those from the University and external funders, represent one of the largest Fellowship cohorts in recent years. (04 Jul 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reflects on what this time of year means for current and potential students of the future, updates on the work of the Global Graduates programme in New York, and celebrates the success of colleagues’ promotions and the Faculty’s numerous early career researcher Fellows who will join us soon. (04 Jul 2025) - Researchers gain new skills at Methods@Manchester Summer School
Delegates from across the country joined Methods@Manchester for its 2025 Summer School – a week of engaging courses for qualitative and quantitative researchers. (04 Jul 2025) - Ellen Wilkinson Commons Now Open
The Ellen Wilkinson Commons is officially open, replacing the former PGCE Labs corridor on the ground floor (C Block) of the Ellen Wilkinson building (27 Jun 2025) - June message from Juup Stelma, Interim SEED Head of School
Global events, social responsibility in the School and University, and new academic leadership appointments (26 Jun 2025) - An update from Rory Stanton, SEED Director of Teaching, Learning and Students
Exams periods, new colleagues, NSS and future teaching (26 Jun 2025) - SEED Academic Promotions 2025
Congratulations to our academic colleagues in the School of Environment, Education and Development who have been promoted this year (26 Jun 2025) - Message from Vicky Skinner, Director of Faculty Finance
This week, Vicky reflects on the challenges faced by the higher education sector, considers the budget and Five-year planning process and shares some details of the Future Foundations programme across the Finance and People directorates. (20 Jun 2025) - North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership CASE Studentship competition
The Humanities Doctoral Academy has organised an information session on 1 July for academics considering submitting a 2026 entry (09 Jun 2025) - May message from Juup Stelma, Interim SEED Head of School
A month of marking demands, promotions, awards and events (30 May 2025) - An update from Tanja Müller, SEED Director of Postgraduate Research
Fostering interdisciplinary working, positive improvements and current challenges (29 May 2025) - The Ellen Wilkinson Commons nears completion
Refurbishment work on the former PGCE Labs corridor in the Ellen Wilkinson building remains on track for completion in June 2025. (28 May 2025) - Dr Melissa Markauskas wins inaugural Debra Whitehead Award for Service Excellence
The SEED Debra Whitehead Award for Service Excellence was introduced in 2025, to honour the memory of Debs, and her contribution to the University (26 May 2025) - Message from Thomas Schmidt, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
This week, Head of School Thomas updates us on a new Executive Director for the HCRI, exciting developments in facilities, and the School’s Research Showcase event. (23 May 2025) - Deadline for SEED authorised signatory approval - Thursday 19 June, 12:00
The SEED School Office has set a deadline to ensure that requests are approved and sent on to be actioned within the current financial year (ending 31 July 2025). (15 May 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona rounds up the latest news on student engagement activities, updates on the Teaching Sustainability project, and celebrates colleagues’ success in a range of award schemes. (09 May 2025) - Take part in Humanitrees virtual 5km run
Register to run, walk or jog 5km in May and receive a 'seeded medal' to support our environmental sustainability goals. (09 May 2025) - In memoriam – Professor Julian Williams
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor Julian Williams. (08 May 2025) - April message from Juup Stelma, Interim SEED Head of School
Valuable field courses, celebrating external recognition, academic leadership opportunities and the National Student Survey (25 Apr 2025) - An update from Laura Winter, SEED’s Director for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Progress on our EDI objectives and Athena Swan commitments, what’s coming up, and the part we all play in ensuring SEED is an inclusive school (25 Apr 2025) - Recruiting: SEED Associate Director for Widening Participation
SEED seeks to appoint a new Associate Director for Widening Participation, starting 1 August, 2025. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 16 May, 2025 (22 Apr 2025) - Recruiting: SEED Associate Director of Assessment
SEED seeks to appoint a new Associate Director of Assessment, starting 1 August, 2025. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 16 May, 2025. (22 Apr 2025) - Message from Ken McPhail, Head of Alliance Manchester Business School
This week, Ken reflects on current turbulence in global trade, and sets out some of the highlights of a very busy year of events and activities for AMBS’s 60 anniversary. (17 Apr 2025)