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Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the Faculty of Humanities.
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The £4,000 cost of saying goodbye: event highlights hidden burdens of bereavement
29 Oct 2026
From funeral bills to mountains of paperwork, researchers from The University of Manchester are inviting people to explore the financial and practical...
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Primary school homework could be reinforcing educational inequality, study suggests
28 Oct 2026
Expectations for parents to spend time helping with homework may disadvantage families with less time and resources
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The power of being heard
26 Oct 2026
When we think about disaster recovery, we often think about rebuilding roads, restoring services or repairing damaged homes. All important, but for ...
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How Zimbabwe's government turned international condemnation into political ammunition
22 Oct 2026
Study finds Mugabe withdrew from Commonwealth after judging political reform was a greater threat to his hold on power
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What happens when gardeners become filmmakers?
19 Oct 2026
Ideas at Work explores how humanities research creates change in the world around us. This story follows how filmmaking can operate as a participatory...
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What happens when local voices shape global challenges?
19 Oct 2026
A disaster researcher working with local communities in Nepal to tackle disaster recovery.
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What happens when we bring creative reflection to everyday inequalities?
19 Oct 2026
A theologian developing collaborative research that focuses on the insights and creativity of communities in addressing multiple inequalities.
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Ideas at Work: Exploring the people and places shaped by humanities research
19 Oct 2026
A new faculty research impact campaign showcases three extraordinary cases that demonstrate how humanities research creates tangible, meaningful ...
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Enhancing Cross-Sector Learning from Incidents
16 Oct 2026
EEMUA, Thomas Ashton Institute, and The University of Manchester launch joint research project to strengthen learning from industrial incidents.
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Manchester Welcomes Professor Stefano Bartolini for British Academy Lecture
16 Oct 2026
The University of Manchester was delighted to host Professor Stefano Bartolini, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute, for a ...
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Manchester bicentenary fellow creates groundbreaking new opera whose audience shapes the story live
15 Oct 2026
A University of Manchester bicentenary music fellow has created an immersive opera in which audience choices shape the story. Ghost of the AI ...
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Scientists trusted less than business leaders when discussing social issues, study finds
15 Oct 2026
People more likely to see scientists as credible experts when they discuss technology than when they comment on wider social issues
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One World Together Takes Home Partnership Excellence Award
12 Oct 2026
One World Together (OWT) has been awarded a prize at the University of Manchester’s inaugural Partnership Excellence Awards.
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HCRI’s Decolonial Anthropologist Wins Bloomsbury Pakistan Book Prize
12 Oct 2026
Dr Omer Aijazi, Senior Lecturer in Disasters and Climate Crisis at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI), has been awarded the ...
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Teach Economics celebrates successful first year as programme expands to new regions
9 Oct 2026
The Teach Economics programme, delivered by The University of Manchester in partnership with the Bank of England, is celebrating the successful ...
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Children as young as five show surprising understanding of human rights
8 Oct 2026
Research suggests primary school pupils can engage with complex ideas about fairness, freedom and equality – and develop their own ideas about what ...
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Accounting students put their skills to work helping Manchester charities
6 Oct 2026
Postgraduate students using their accounting skills to help organisations across the city tackle practical financial challenges
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University of Manchester to Co-lead Landmark Study of British Democracy
5 Oct 2026
University of Manchester researchers form part of a team of experts working on the British Election Study, the UK’s longest-running survey of voting...
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Festival of Social Science 2026: Money, Finance and the Cost of Living Crisis
2 Oct 2026
This year’s ESRC Festival of Social Science brings research beyond the lecture room, creating opportunities for the public to explore the issues ...
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Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor awarded Fellowship of the Royal Economic Society
30 Sep 2026
Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor, Professor of Economics at The University of Manchester, has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Economic Society ...
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New study suggests nearly one in three Ukrainian civilians has PTSD or CPTSD
29 Sep 2026
Many people continue to face the threat of shelling, displacement, bereavement and uncertainty in their daily lives, highlighting the urgent need for ...
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When AI breaks your heart
23 Sep 2026
Dr Jennifer Cearns is a digital anthropologist, specialising in AI and algorithms in social life. Her research focuses on how people relate to one ...
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Book by Manchester historian shortlisted for prestigious Wolfson History Prize
17 Sep 2026
‘Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction’ is among six books competing for the UK’s leading history writing prize
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Extreme rainfall caused by climate change creates uneven risks to Chinese farming
17 Sep 2026
New research highlights combined dangers of extreme rainfall and poor transport accessibility for China’s farmland
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New Book Explores the Relationship Between Art and Capitalism
16 Sep 2026
Dr Danielle Child has published a new edited book, Art and Capitalism: A Contemporary Perspective, bringing together international scholarship to ...
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Spotlight on: Creative Manchester Director Professor Michelle Phillips
14 Sep 2026
Professor Michelle Phillips has now commenced her role as the new Director of Creative Manchester and Professor of Music. To find out more about ...
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Manchester China Institute Hosts Manchester International Arbitration Training Programme
10 Sep 2026
The Manchester China Institute (MCI) at The University of Manchester successfully hosted the Manchester International Arbitration Training Programme ...
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Himalayan hazards are becoming more complex - our warning systems need to catch up
8 Sep 2026
The exact timeline of the recent Nepal flooding disaster is becoming clearer.
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#BeeWell appoints new National Co-Directors to lead national expansion
8 Sep 2026
#BeeWell today announces the appointment of two new National Co-Directors
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University of Manchester criminologist wins European Young Criminologist Award 2026
4 Sep 2026
Dr David Buil-Gil, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Criminology in the Department of Criminology, was recognised for his article, The Structure of ...
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‘grasp, grasp’ Artwork Launch
4 Sep 2026
‘grasp, grasp’ is a digital artwork which draws on the anonymised life stories of members of two different Buddhist communities, collected by ...
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Study reveals pupils most at risk of school suspension - and what may help them
4 Sep 2026
New research suggests tackling the factors behind suspensions could help prevent repeated exclusions and support vulnerable pupils
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Four Manchester academics become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences
3 Sep 2026
Experts recognised for their significant contributions to social science and their work addressing major societal challenges
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Creative Manchester appoints Academic Research Lead for new Activating Collections Research Theme
1 Sep 2026
The Creative Manchester research platform has appointed Professor Ana Carden-Coyne as Academic Research Lead to oversee its new Activating Collections...
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Widespread use of AI tools could make it harder to craft effective business communications
28 Aug 2026
New research suggests widespread use of generative AI creates new challenges for businesses seeking to stand out through their business communications
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Manchester Literature Festival Returns for 2026
26 Aug 2026
Manchester Literature Festival returns from 9-25 October, featuring a series of exciting partnership events from Creative Manchester and the Centre ...
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No sick days? How remote work is changing the way we work when ill
26 Aug 2026
New research calls for a rethink of ‘presenteeism’ as technology makes it possible to work while unwell from almost anywhere
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Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns
17 Aug 2026
China’s dominance of batteries, electric vehicles and solar power is helping drive global decarbonisation - but creating tensions with the UK and ...
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Sexual role identities among gay and bisexual men vary by age and region
11 Aug 2026
A new study has found that sexual role identities among men who have sex with men vary systematically by age and geographic region.
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Labour’s AI revolution risks making UK inequalities worse, study warns
11 Aug 2026
Government plans to make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence could worsen existing problems around productivity
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Confucius Institute marks 20th anniversary co-hosting prestigious Chinese language teaching conference
29 Jul 2026
The Confucius Institute at The University of Manchester was honoured to co-host the 23rd International Conference on Teaching and Learning Chinese in ...
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£6bn North Manchester regeneration risks leaving older residents feeling 'culturally displaced'
27 Jul 2026
Major new study says older people must have a greater say in shaping the future of their communities
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Local Power Plan must go further in addressing energy poverty, researchers argue
27 Jul 2026
The government’s Local Power Plan must go further in addressing energy poverty and upskilling communities, argues The University of Manchester’s ...
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Student interns capture stories of belonging in Manchester through documentary with SICK! Productions
23 Jul 2026
A group of student interns from the University of Manchester worked in collaboration with SICK! Productions to create a short film exploring identity,...
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Fathers who take solo parental leave remain more involved parents years later
22 Jul 2026
Study finds early childcare responsibility helps fathers become more confident carers, boosts mothers' careers and leads to more equal divisions of ...
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Fragmented system hampering UK response to economic crime, researchers find
21 Jul 2026
A new study from The University of Manchester has offered the most comprehensive look to date at how the UK coordinates its response to economic ...
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Creating a meaningful fellowship community in Humanities
21 Jul 2026
Want to know more about the benefits the Humanities Fellowship Academy brings? Listen to a video interview featuring Harriet Lander, Events Lead, ...
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Manchester Geography research informs OECD toolkit for adopting ideas from other cities
21 Jul 2026
Cristina Temenos, Professor of Human Geography in the School of Environment, Education and Development, has contributed her expertise in policy ...
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Family courts must do more to hear children's voices, study says
21 Jul 2026
Children involved in private family law proceedings in England can experience serious harm to their mental and physical health because their voices ...
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Manchester academic secures funding to raise profile of arts-based research across Europe
20 Jul 2026
The University of Manchester and artists and cultural organisations from across the city are playing an integral role in a new Europe-wide network ...
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