Welcome and start of year
Message from the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities
As Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all students joining The University of Manchester.
We have over 21,000 students across four Schools which embrace disciplines as diverse as business and management, social sciences, law, education, languages, arts, and environment and development. As a postgraduate researcher in Humanities, you will join a strong academic community that boasts a range of thriving interdisciplinary groups, institutes and partnerships. The relationships we have developed cross borders – engaging with and learning from colleagues across our campus as well as overseas. We are tackling global challenges such as environmental sustainability, climate change, business innovation, social justice, poverty and conflict response.
Studying within the Faculty of Humanities gives you direct access to leading scholars and a diverse group of doctoral students from across the globe, from which you can gain support and inspiration. We hope you will take every opportunity to build friendships and alliances that may well last a lifetime. You will also benefit from world-class training and professional development from leaders and experts who are dedicated in supporting you in your research studies journey. Opportunities for development and collaborative working include Methods@Manchester and Artsmethods@Manchester, knowledge exchange and placements and partnerships. Please take time to explore the range of opportunities on offer to you.
In this online handbook, you will find material specific to the programme of study or the discipline area in which your research will be based. Your School postgraduate research support team will be able to help if you have further queries and guide you throughout your time with us.
I wish you well in your research studies.
Professor Fiona Devine
Vice-President and Dean Faculty of Humanities
As Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all students joining The University of Manchester.
Key information
The University Welcome website has a range of key information to help you get ready for the start of your studies including:
- Registration
- IT account and student card
- Accommodation
- Health and wellbeing
- Finance and funding
- Travel and visa
- Healthcare
- Support and services
How to register
Please read this start of year registration information in conjunction with the advice below.
Faculty of Humanities Postgraduate Research Welcome Event (January 2024)
Doctoral Academy Induction Tuesday16 January 2024
Teams Meeting ID: 321 336 798 019
Passcode: pYLBV6
Sessions will be online.
Time |
Session |
Speaker/Lead |
9:15am – 9:30am |
Welcome from the Associate Dean for PGR |
Dr Admos Chimhowu Associate Dean for PGR, Faculty of Humanities
|
9:30am – 9:45am |
Meet your Doctoral Academy Support Team |
Dr Admos Chimhowu Associate Dean for PGR, Faculty of Humanities
|
9:45am – 10:00am |
PGR Expectations |
Dr Admos Chimhowu Deputy Associate Dean for PGR, Faculty of Humanities
|
10:00am – 10:15am |
Researcher Development |
Gemma Muckle Researcher Development Manager
|
10:15am – 10:30am |
Support Services for PGRs |
Claire Francis Head of Counselling and Mental Health Services
|
10:30am – 10:45am |
Careers Service |
Dr Ben Carter Careers Consultant
|
10:45am – 11:00am |
PGR representation, PGR support groups |
Lev Eakins Humanities PGR Student Representative
|
Fees and Studentships
- If another organisation is paying your fees, you need to email a scanned copy of your sponsor letter to sponsorletters@manchester.ac.uk. Your sponsor will then be invoiced.
- If you are in receipt of a School or Research Council award you must input your UK bank details onto your student record during the online registration process. This is essential to ensure that you receive your maintenance payments.
If you have any queries regarding your maintenance payments, please email HUMS.doctoralacademy.funding@manchester.ac.uk
Help and Support
- Registration Helpline 4-31 January 2024: +44 (0)161 275 5000. 10am - 4pm (not including weekends)
- Humanities Doctoral Academy: HUMS.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
Further information
- PGR Transitions
- Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Getting started in Pure (instruction guide)
- Searchable map
- Computer request. After your supervisor has authorised the request form, please email it to hums.doctoralacademy@manchester.ac.uk.