News
Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the Faculty of Humanities.
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Gorton and Denton byelection: Reform could benefit from split vote on the left
30 Jan 2026
A byelection has been set for February 26 in the Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton. This will be a big test for Keir Starmer’s Labour ...
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UK expert in energy and climate governance joins The University of Manchester
26 Jan 2026
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Rebecca Willis as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance – a role which bridges the Faculty ...
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Radical measures needed to close arts class gap in Greater Manchester, inquiry finds
26 Jan 2026
Working class creatives are struggling to break into and are leaving the arts, a new inquiry has warned.
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New Funding to Catalyse Devolved Cultural Policy Making: The Mayoral Authorities Creative Health Network
20 Jan 2026
Working with the Mayoral Authorities Creative Health Network (MACHN), convened by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater London Authority,...
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Study finds strong link between teacher wellbeing and pupil achievement
16 Jan 2026
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils - and better learning - as ten schools across...
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Music Department hosts 'Re:locating the Arts' event with researchers and leading industry partners
15 Jan 2026
On 4th November, the University’s Music Department hosted Re:locating the Arts, a symposium which explored research and current practice on themes ...
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When Power Replaces Law: Venezuela, the United States, and the Fragility of the International Legal Order
15 Jan 2026
This intervention is not merely controversial or politically debatable; it is unlawful under the core rules governing the international use of force....
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Lack of coordination is leaving modern slavery victims and survivors vulnerable, say experts
15 Jan 2026
Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning...
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India shows how urban forests can help cool cities – as long as planners understand what nature and people need
14 Jan 2026
For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44°C. With a population of 4.5 million, this ...
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Time spent on gaming and social media not to blame for teen mental health issues
14 Jan 2026
A major new study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems...
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Manchester research reveals how global laws can give workers real power
13 Jan 2026
A new study in the Journal of Economic Geography has revealed that European ‘due diligence’ laws designed to make multinational companies ...
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Announcing the launch of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation
12 Jan 2026
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is delighted to announce the launch of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI), a new hub ...
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Iran protests have put the country’s political system on trial
7 Jan 2026
Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to most of Iran’s 31 provinces, with demonstrators...
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British Ambassador to China Opens Manchester Photo Exhibition in Zhengzhou
7 Jan 2026
The exhibition displayed the 30 finalists in the 7th annual UK-China International Photography Competition, founded and run by the University of ...
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New book highlights human toll of the Kenyan property boom
7 Jan 2026
As Nairobi’s skyline climbs ever higher, life for those living on the city’s edges is being transformed - and not always for the better.
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Konger FC: How Football Is Helping Manchester’s Hong Kong Community Find Home and Voice
23 Dec 2025
A Saturday morning football club in Manchester is doing more than just scoring goals - it’s helping a community rebuild its identity. Founded in ...
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Inspiring global careers in international politics
22 Dec 2025
The Politics Department is excited to share the success of their inaugural event on careers in international politics, which attracted an impressive ...
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International Recognition for Innovative Assessment Research
19 Dec 2025
Dr Miri Firth’s pioneering work on rethinking assessment through choice and purpose continues to shape national and international conversations ...
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2025's news highlights from the Faculty of Humanities
19 Dec 2025
2025 has been another great year for The University of Manchester's Faculty of Humanities, and has again seen some significant achievements and ...
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Justice Hub wins ‘Educational Institution of the Year’ award
19 Dec 2025
The Justice Hub at the University of Manchester Law School has won ‘Educational Institution of the Year 2025’ at the recent Greater ...
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Hidden bias gives ‘swing state’ voters more influence over US trade policy
18 Dec 2025
Americans living in political “swing states” have a significantly louder voice in national trade policy - effectively making their votes worth ...
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Exhibition celebrates works of Manchester City Architect’s Department
18 Dec 2025
A new landmark exhibition has opened in the first floor gallery of Manchester Central Library which celebrates the contribution that the City ...
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Researchers awarded funding from Schmidt Sciences for 'Envisioning Print with AI Computer Vision' project
16 Dec 2025
The project aims to teach computers to identify differences between examples of early printed documents and artworks, that is, to be able to discover...
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First global study finds young people redefining sexuality around the world
12 Dec 2025
A major new global study led by a researcher at The University of Manchester has found that younger generations around the world are embracing a more ...
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Humanities Academics Celebrate Business Engagement Success at inaugural event
11 Dec 2025
Opening the event was Dr Louise Bates, Director of Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange for the University of Manchester who highlighted the ...
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You Ought To Know: Simon Industrial Fellow Karen Gabay releases podcast series about Black British music histories
8 Dec 2025
From January to July 2025 broadcaster and producer Karen Gabay carried out research as part of a Simon Industrial Fellowship with the Creative ...
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The Digital Environment Conference 2026: Open Call
5 Dec 2025
Digital Futures is excited to announce that the presentation and poster submission is now live for The Digital Environment Conference 2026! ...
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United Nations staff brief HCRI students on career-building in international institutions
4 Dec 2025
This month, HCRI hosted a careers webinar with staff from UNICEF and UNDP Türkiye. The speakers shared their personal experiences of joining the ...
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School of Social Sciences awarded Advanced HE Athena Swan Silver award
4 Dec 2025
We are proud to announce that the School of Social Sciences has been awarded the Athena Swan Silver award, by Advanced HE, for advancing gender ...
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New study exposes how conspiracy theories go mainstream across Europe
2 Dec 2025
New pan-European research has shown that the spread of conspiracy theories across the continent is driven by a continuous feedback loop between media ...
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Study highlights rise of ‘authoritarian peacemaking’ and its implications for Ukraine
28 Nov 2025
As Donald Trump’s White House places huge pressure on Ukraine to sign a peace deal, a team of experts has published a new study examining what they ...
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HCRI Anthropologist Recognised with Top Feminist Scholarship Award for Groundbreaking Work on Kashmir
27 Nov 2025
Dr Omer Aijazi, Lecturer in Disasters and Climate Crisis at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI), has won the Gloria Anzaldúa Book...
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Research calls for “sportswashing” rethink amid FIFA Peace Prize rumours
27 Nov 2025
As global attention turns to rumours that FIFA may award a new “Peace Prize” to US President Donald Trump later next month, new research has ...
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Post-Covid school attendance crisis is hitting disadvantaged children hardest
25 Nov 2025
Experts from The University of Manchester are warning that school attendance across England still hasn’t recovered for many children since the ...
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University of Manchester hosts unveiling of 2026 BRIT Awards Trophy
20 Nov 2025
The University of Manchester proudly hosted the unveiling of the official 2026 BRIT Awards trophy design at the University’s Martin Harris Centre ...
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Scientists learn to see the hidden world beneath our feet - from the sky
20 Nov 2025
A new study by Dr Angela Harris from The University of Manchester and Professor Richard Bardgett from Lancaster University has revealed that ...
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New study questions the success of town’s billionaire-led revival
20 Nov 2025
Once known to locals as “Bish Vegas” for its bustling pubs, bars and nightlife, Bishop Auckland in County Durham is now at the centre of a very ...
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New commissioned report calls for national strategy for older prisoners as numbers reach record high
18 Nov 2025
A major new report, in partnership with Recoop: Supporting older people with convictions, is calling for an urgent national strategy to support ...
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Remembering Dr Lee Kai Hung CBE DL 1935 – 2025
14 Nov 2025
“If there is no dialogue, there is no understanding If there is no understanding, there is no trust If there is no trust, there is no harmony If ...
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Stronger communities linked to better health, new study finds
14 Nov 2025
New research from The University of Manchester has found that areas with higher community resilience experience better health - including lower rates ...
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Innovating inclusion: Creative methods for non-speaking communities
13 Nov 2025
I was absolutely delighted to welcome a diverse and engaged group of researchers and practitioners to our recent event, where we explored innovative ...
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The arts can transform young people’s wellbeing and deliver big economic returns, study finds
13 Nov 2025
A new study led by The University of Manchester’s #BeeWell team and PBE (formerly Pro Bono Economics) has found that artistic activities can ...
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Supporting the academic journey with the launch of The Fellowship Academy
12 Nov 2025
Over 30 new research fellows gathered at Manchester Museum to take part in the launch of The Fellowship Academy within the Faculty of Humanities. ...
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New report calls for comprehensive overhaul of UK counter-terrorism policies
11 Nov 2025
The University’s Professor Hilary Pilkington is among 14 experts who compiled the final report of the Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism ...
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New study shows AI enhances teacher development
11 Nov 2025
Research from the Manchester Institute of Education offers vital early insights into how AI tools can be responsibly and effectively embedded into ...
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Call for Interest opens for 2026 Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
6 Nov 2025
The University of Manchester has announced the Call for Interest for lightning talks and research posters for its upcoming international ...
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Social gender norms deepen elderly care burdens for Thai women
6 Nov 2025
As Thailand has experienced a rapid increase in its elderly population, a new study published in World Development has found that “social gender ...
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Buddhist spirituality could transform modern mental health care, study finds
4 Nov 2025
A new study from an expert at The University of Manchester has found that ancient Buddhist wisdom could help address growing social and emotional ...
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NGOs can serve communities better by listening more, researchers say
4 Nov 2025
A new study has shed light on how international charities and non-governmental organisations can better serve some of the most marginalised people in ...
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Professor Toni Haastrup shares expertise on Feminist Foreign Policy
3 Nov 2025
Professor Toni Haastrup, Chair in Global Politics, at The University of Manchester, recently moderated a plenary session on regional perspectives and...
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