News
Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the Faculty of Humanities.
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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’ Exhibition 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 ...
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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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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 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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