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- 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) - Driving urban transformation: A Q&A with Emma Tsoneva, Joanna Barrow and Karen Lucas
Professor Karen Lucas, Emma Tsoneva and Joanna Barrow were awarded the Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) in 2023 for their project on reducing transport poverty. (17 Apr 2025) - Recruitment of Associate Research Director - Internationalisation
Due to a likely reorganisation of internationalisation as an activity within the university we are pausing recruitment to this role until we have a clearer understanding around what form this role will take. We then hope to be able to re-advertise the role with an updated job description. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. (11 Apr 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reflects on the University’s Medal of Honour awards, the launch of an important low-carbon living research centre, and updates on some recent colleague and student achievements. (04 Apr 2025) - Klezmer in, with, and for the community: A Q&A with Richard Fay
Richard Fay and Daniel Mawson received a Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) award in 2023 for their project on intercultural musicking in the community. (04 Apr 2025) - Manchester Environmental Institute research initiative co-leads: expression of interest
Manchester Environmental Research Institute is now accepting applications for co-leads for the launch of new research initiatives. (04 Apr 2025) - Faculty of Humanities targeted promotions workshops
Register now for the Faculty of Humanities targeted promotions workshops in May. (04 Apr 2025) - Recruiting: SEED Deputy Head of School
SEED seeks to appoint a new Deputy Head of School, starting 1 August, 2025. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 16 May, 2025 (03 Apr 2025) - A message from David Pattwell, SEED Director of School Operations
Continuing to learn about SEED and looking forward to meeting with many more colleagues in the weeks and months ahead (28 Mar 2025) - March message from Juup Stelma, Interim SEED Head of School
Remembering our colleague Julian Williams, and key updates from the School of Environment, Education and Development. (28 Mar 2025) - Recruiting: Associate Director of Research Ethics
SEED seeks to appoint a new Associate Director of Research Ethics, starting 1 August, 2025. Deadline for Expressions of Interest is 2 May, 2025 (28 Mar 2025) - Please complete the colleague engagement survey – Your Voice Matters
A message from Vice-President and Dean, Fiona Devine, and Executive Director of Faculty Operations, Hannah Rundle (27 Mar 2025) - Attend our digital accessibility panel sessions this April
The Faculty of Humanities PS EDI Committee has launched a series of panel discussions on digital accessibility coming to all four Schools this spring. (26 Mar 2025) - Message from the Vice-President and Dean
This week, Fiona reports back on the Faculty Committee meeting, gives an update on the Teaching Sustainability project, and highlights researchers’ and professional services success. (07 Mar 2025) - Application call for Simon Industrial and Professional Fellowships
Applications are open for the Simon Industrial and Professional (SIP) Fellowships, an opportunity to undertake a fixed-term placement at the University. (07 Mar 2025) - Message from Juup Stelma, Interim Head of School
SEED's financial outlook for the next academic year, leadership opportunities ahead, the National Student Survey, and a warm welcome to Khalid Nadvi, incoming Head of School (28 Feb 2025) - Recruiting: Head of Department of Geography
SEED seeks to appoint a new Head of Department of Geography, starting 1 August, 2025. Deadline for Expressions of Interest is 11 April, 2025. (28 Feb 2025) - Update from Martin Banks, SEED People Partner
The role of People Partners at the University and how we can support you (28 Feb 2025) - Update to ongoing improvements to SEED buildings and facilities
Update to ongoing improvements to Humanities Bridgeford Street and Ellen Wilkinson buildings (25 Feb 2025) - Message from Juup Stelma, School of Environment, Education and Development
This week, interim Head of School Juup shares news about Sustainability@SEED, celebrates the School’s Change-makers and updates on Estates investments. (21 Feb 2025) - Creating the Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival: A Q&A with Jerome de Groot
Professor Jerome de Groot received a Humanities Strategic Civic Engagement Fund (HSCEF) award in 2023 for his mission to create a festival that celebrates Manchester’s Medieval history. (20 Feb 2025) - New Head of School of Environment, Education and Development appointed
Following a rigorous selection process, Professor Khalid Nadvi has been appointed as Vice-Dean and Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED). (20 Feb 2025) - UKRI Harmonised Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) call for proposals
The Knowledge Exchange Partnerships team is pleased to announce the ninth call for proposals to receive IAA funding. (17 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) - Ellen Wilkinson: C Block corridor refurbishment works from 10 February
Work to take place from Monday, 10 February until early June 2025 (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) - A message from SEED Interim Head of School, Juup Stelma
Starting the new semester, essential training courses, recruitment updates and School achievements (31 Jan 2025) - SEED Debra Whitehead Award for Service Excellence - 2025
The SEED Debra Whitehead Award for Service Excellence commemorates Debra’s significant contributions to the University of Manchester. (31 Jan 2025) - Recruiting: Associate Director of Research: Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange
SEED seeks to appoint a new Associate Director of Research: Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange. (29 Jan 2025) - Call for contributors: Symposium: Getting serious about sustainability
A two-day symposium on sustainability research, education and advocacy - submission DL 14 February (28 Jan 2025) - A message from Kay Hodgson, Director of School Operations
Moving on with gratitude and great memories (24 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) - 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)