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Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the Faculty of Humanities.
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Professor Jackie Stacey elected Fellow of the British Academy
17 Jul 2026
Jackie Stacey, Professor of Cultural Studies at The University of Manchester, has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest ...
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Call for older people’s voices to be heard in major urban regeneration of North Manchester
17 Jul 2026
A range of regeneration projects are underway in North Manchester, with over £6bn to be spent over the next 15-20 years. As the area starts to be ...
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New Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation appointed at The University of Manchester
16 Jul 2026
Professor James Evans has been appointed as the new Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation at The University of Manchester.
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University hosts launch of DCMS research agenda
15 Jul 2026
The University of Manchester has hosted the launch of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Areas of Research Interest (ARIs). The ARIs ...
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From Homer to Hollywood: The Manchester Odyssey goes on public display as The John Rylands Library showcases its special collections on the global stage
14 Jul 2026
The John Rylands Library will exhibit on public display one of its most extraordinary treasures from 15 July 2026, bringing visitors face-to-face ...
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New project to support fairer mangrove restoration in Malaysia
13 Jul 2026
A new international research project led by The University of Manchester supported by the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia ...
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Researchers build skills and connections at Methods@Manchester Summer School
13 Jul 2026
The annual Methods@Manchester Summer School returned last week, bringing researchers together to meet and connect with one another while exchanging ...
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Netflix's Heartstopper sparked global book-buying boom, study finds
13 Jul 2026
A Netflix adaptation helped transform Heartstopper from a popular graphic novel into a global mainstream publishing success, according to new research...
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Bank of England authors discuss trust, inflation and the future of money at Faculty of Humanities event
10 Jul 2026
More than 140 guests gathered at Alliance Manchester Business School on 30 June for a special event with Bank of England economists and ...
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MIoIR welcomes global innovation community to R&D Management Conference 2026 in Manchester
9 Jul 2026
The Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR), based at Alliance Manchester Business School, welcomed more than 600 delegates from across ...
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Universities must rethink how they prepare students for an AI-powered world, study argues
3 Jul 2026
Universities need to rethink how they teach, assess and prepare students for employment as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important ...
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Manchester academic secures funding to raise profile of arts-based research across Europe
3 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 ...
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Manchester accent study reveals the vowel that gives away your social class
1 Jul 2026
The way people in Manchester pronounce a single vowel sound can reveal their social class, according to new research from The University of ...
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Thomas Ashton Institute Launches Sessions on Retail Safety
1 Jul 2026
The Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research has successfully delivered the first session in its new Lunch & Learn series, ...
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‘Ragebait’ culture on social media exposed in new study
30 Jun 2026
A new study has revealed how social media creators are turning anger into entertainment, and what that means for public debate.
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Major discovery reveals untold story behind career revival of D. H. Lawrence
30 Jun 2026
A previously unpublished letter by D. H. Lawrence, discovered by researchers from The University of Manchester, reveals the crucial role played by a ...
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University of Manchester partners with the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships in screenwriting
30 Jun 2026
The University of Manchester is proud to be among the global universities, screenwriting labs, film festivals and filmmaker programs partnering with...
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‘Blind ways of seeing’, embodied knowledge and the return of the polymath: Summer Solstice with Creative Manchester and Jodrell Bank
26 Jun 2026
Creative Manchester and Jodrell Bank were delighted to host Cosmic Titans – in conversation with David Olusoga as part of Creative Manchester's ...
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Creative Manchester appoints new Director
23 Jun 2026
Currently a Professor and Head of Enterprise (Academic) at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Michelle will take up her new roles on 14 ...
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Tombs reveal Ancient Egyptian religion was constantly evolving, book reveals
22 Jun 2026
Ancient Egyptian religion was not as fixed and unchanging as many people imagine, according to new research by Manchester Egyptologist Dr Huw Twiston ...
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UK urged to learn from EU deforestation law as study reveals global beef trade challenges
19 Jun 2026
The UK could face significant challenges if it follows the European Union's lead and introduces tougher restrictions on imports linked to ...
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University of Manchester recognised at national lifelong learning awards
18 Jun 2026
The event brought together institutions from across the UK to share best practice, explore innovation in lifelong learning, and celebrate impactful ...
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New survey seeks women's experiences of travel and road safety in Greater Manchester
18 Jun 2026
Women across Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in a major new study exploring how safe they feel when travelling around the region, as...
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Lost & Found in Translation: From Methods Fair Workshop to a Global Research Network
18 Jun 2026
Lost & Found in Translation (L&FIT) is a collaborative network of postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and early career researchers (ECRs) ...
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University of Manchester appoints Professor Lei Chen to lead Manchester China Institute
16 Jun 2026
This appointment is made possible through the generous philanthropy of Dr Lee Kai Hung, an Honorary Graduate of The University of Manchester, whose ...
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Can AI Bridge the Equity Gap in Higher Education? Manchester Institute of Education Conference Asks the Question
16 Jun 2026
The Manchester Institute of Education hosted the Artificial Intelligence in Higher ...
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UK social housing design must change to suit changing climate demands, say researchers
16 Jun 2026
A study carried out by researchers at the University of Manchester, has found that future climate change will see a clear shift towards summer ...
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Professor Kunal Sen elected to the Council of the Royal Economic Society
16 Jun 2026
Kunal Sen, Professor of Development Economics at the Global Development Institute, has been elected to the Council of the Royal Economic Society ...
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Today's housing emergency is nearly 200 years in the making, says new report
15 Jun 2026
Many of the problems facing the more than 134,000 households living in temporary accommodation in England today - including more than 176,000 children...
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University of Manchester academic puts research into practice to reinvigorate culture in Southport
12 Jun 2026
A University of Manchester academic whose research focuses on the long-term development of institutions, communities and places is putting his ...
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New screening series explores how ‘global China’ is negotiated on the ground
12 Jun 2026
In-between China and the World, funded by the British Academy’s Chinese Global Orders programme, will present a series of five short audio-visual...
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Study warns unequal access to NHS social prescribing could reinforce inequalities
9 Jun 2026
A major new study has found patients living in England’s most deprived communities are significantly less likely to be offered ‘social ...
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Experts issue climate warning ahead of expanded FIFA World Cup
8 Jun 2026
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup could become the ‘most polluting ever’, according to a new report examining football’s relationship with climate...
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University of Manchester have signed an MoU with Tokyo University of the Arts and National Center for Art Research, Japan
8 Jun 2026
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tokyo University of the Arts and The National Center for ...
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A new banner for Rochdale – Unity Is Strength
5 Jun 2026
Unity Is Strength was delivered by the Creative Manchester partner organisation, Cartwheel Arts, and demonstrates how a community arts project can...
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Manchester professor named one of UK’s most influential environmental academics
5 Jun 2026
The University of Manchester’s Professor Jamie Woodward has been recognised as one of the UK’s ten most influential environmental academics for a ...
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Therapy may be judged by the wrong standards, argues new analysis
5 Jun 2026
Psychological therapies may be evaluated using research methods designed for drugs rather than talking treatments - potentially limiting patient ...
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India gained 2.1 million hectares of dry woodland in a decade, major study finds
5 Jun 2026
India gained around 2.1 million hectares of tropical dry woodland between 2014 and 2024 - an area larger than Wales - according to a major new study ...
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Teen wellbeing improving after years of post-pandemic concern, major study finds
3 Jun 2026
A major new study of more than 115,000 young people suggests teenage wellbeing may finally be recovering after years of concern over the long-term ...
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Methods Fair 2026: A celebration of creativity, connection and care
2 Jun 2026
The Fair has become a highlight in the research calendar with a strong sense of openness and curiosity. As one attendee reflected: “The atmosphere ...
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School of Social Sciences Research and Scholarship Showcase Highlights Teaching, Research and Real-World Impact
2 Jun 2026
From oral exams in the age of AI to community-led research on public safety, healthcare, inclusion, and sustainability, the School of Social Sciences...
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Pierre-Richard Agénor delivers joint Arthur Lewis and Vital Topics lecture on gender equality and economic growth
2 Jun 2026
Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor recently delivered a joint lecture hosted by the School of Social Sciences and Alliance Manchester Business School, ...
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MIOIR welcomes international cohort to Manchester for science and innovation policy evaluation course
29 May 2026
The Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR) welcomed an international group of policymakers, researchers and practitioners to Alliance ...
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A dangerous dam‑building race is threatening South Asia’s shared rivers
29 May 2026
Bangladesh has just approved one of the largest river engineering projects its history: the Padma Barrage, a vast river-control project intended to ...
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The National Lottery Community Fund and #BeeWell join forces to champion young people’s wellbeing
27 May 2026
Thousands more young people across England could soon have a stronger voice in shaping their wellbeing support thanks to a £5.5 million grant from ...
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Experts use AI and satellite images to reveal vast damage to critical Amazon buffer zone
26 May 2026
An international team of scientists has used artificial intelligence and 35 years of satellite data to uncover the shocking scale of environmental ...
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The British General Election of 2024 two years on – Labours Wobbling Jenga Tower
21 May 2026
Titled Labour’s Wobbling Jenga Tower: The 2024 general election two years on, the event brought together academics, students, and members of the ...
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Artist Provenance expert and CTO of Massive Attack visits University for collaborative activities exploring AI, copyright and creative authorship
21 May 2026
Occurring at a pivotal moment in the debates around AI and intellectual property, the visit also highlights a number of timely developments in...
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Refugee women’s choir make their voices heard with support from Manchester researcher
20 May 2026
A choir of refugee and asylum-seeking women in the UK are making their voices heard with support from a University of ...
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The Pennine hills are full of holes – here’s how they’re helping fight climate change
19 May 2026
Thousands of holes are appearing in the Pennine hills, as part of efforts to improve carbon storage by restoring damaged peatland.
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