Research projects
As the largest faculty at The University of Manchester, Humanities is central to the university's reputation for world-leading research.
Our projects span a wide range of disciplines, addressing some of the most pressing questions facing society today. From social justice and cultural diversity to history, language, philosophy, and creative arts, our humanities research transforms ideas into real-world impact.
You can explore all projects in our Research Explorer.
Research highlights
Focusing on mundane and everyday consumption to learn more about how therapeutic moments or activities can be embedded within the everyday.
We are collecting stories from a diverse range of people and exploring the everyday with the aim to develop a toolkit that individuals and community groups can use to improve health and well-being
The distinction between the major lexical categories of a noun, verb and adjective figures into myriad linguistic generalisations has been a centre of gravity in the study of language.
Notwithstanding their importance, lexical categories are poorly understood. Outstanding is whether there are generalisations about the meanings words in the major categories have. Our research aims to shed light on the semantic nature of nouns, verbs, and adjectives generally.
Research across the Schools
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Alliance Manchester Business School
We shape the future of business and management through innovative research.
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School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
We explore the creative and social dynamics that shape how societies live and interact.
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School of Environment, Education and Development
Our research connects four critical themes: climate, urban life, social justice, and policy.
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School of Social Sciences
We are committed to evidence-led research that empowers better policy and practical change throughout society.
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