School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
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We are one of four Schools in the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester.
Rounding up our series of student short films 'You’re Not A Writer!' by Famke Cochran, Oscar Keen-Downs, and Tilly Edgar is the joint winner of the competition on the theme of imposter syndrome.
You’re Not A Writer! (2026)
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Introducing 'I Did My Best. Did I?' by Yejun Chung – joint winner of our student short film competition on the theme of imposter syndrome.
I Did My Best. Did I? (2026)
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In her recent appearance on BBC Radio 4's 'A Good Read', Women's Prize judge and writer Cariad Lloyd chose 'The Others' by SALC Senior Lecturer Sheena Kalayil as one of her favourite books.
BBC Radio 4 - A Good Read, Cariad Lloyd and Geoff Dyer
Harriett Gilbert is with a comedian and a writer to talk favourite books.
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SALC's Professor of Cultural Studies Jackie Stacey has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest honours awarded to scholars in the humanities and social sciences. Read the full story: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
Professor Jackie Stacey elected Fellow of the British Academy
Jackie Stacey, Professor of Cultural Studies at The University of Manchester, has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest honours awarded to scholars in the humanities and soc...
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The University of Manchester is proud to be among the global universities, screenwriting labs, film festivals and filmmaker programs partnering with the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting to help identify possible Nicholl Fellows. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
University of Manchester partners with the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships in screenwriting
The University of Manchester is proud to be among the global universities, screenwriting labs, film festivals and filmmaker programs partnering with the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting ...
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Annise Pomeroy's entry in our student short film competition on the theme of imposter syndrome is 'Fish Out of Water' – a striking film that offers a witty take on impostor phenomenon with sharp comic self-deprecation and a highly memorable ‘fish finger’ metaphor.
Our latest SALC student short film on the theme of imposter syndrome is 'Maybe It’s Not You' by Zhang Chenyang – a gentle film exploring experiences of impostor phenomenon from an international student’s perspective, with a comforting message for future students experiencing similar feelings.
Book now for An Afternoon with Elif Shafak, our @mcrlitfest.bsky.social event in partnership with @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social: 📅 Sunday 25 October ⏰ 3pm 📍 Royal Northern College of Music 🎟️ £22 (£37 including book)
Announcing the second in our series of events in partnership with @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social as part of this year's @mcrlitfest.bsky.social programme: Patrick Radden Keefe discusses 'London Falling', a riveting true story of wealth, lies and the dark currents running beneath modern London.
The next episode in our series of films created by SALC students on the theme of imposter syndrome is 'Anorak' by Holly Grimes – a bold, memorable exploration of impostor phenomenon through the symbolism of an anorak.
Once again we're hosting a series of events in partnership with @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social as part of this year's @mcrlitfest.bsky.social programme: Join us for an evening with Award-winning author Sarah Hall, as she delivers the 2026 Faber Lecture: 'Burning Snowflake'.
Today we're bringing you the next in a series of films created by SALC students on the theme of imposter syndrome.
🎉@manchester.ac.uk has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings! 🔗https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/university-of-manchester-rankings-sustainability-impact/
A very warm welcome to you, @michelle-phillips.bsky.social!
Creative Manchester@uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · last mo.Prof @michelle-phillips.bsky.social appointed as new Director of Creative Manchester, & Professor of Music She will lead the strategic direction & development of the University’s Creative Manchester interdisciplinary research platform. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c... @uomsalc.bsky.social
June 2026 marks a year of the Lost & Found in Translation (L&FIT) – a collaborative network founded by Dr Ruth Abou Rached, Lecturer in Arabic Cultural Studies. L&FIT brings together researchers whose work involves qualitative interviews conducted across diverse languages, settings and disciplines.
In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing a series of films created by SALC students on the theme of imposter syndrome.
Umberto Eco in Britain 📅 Friday 26 June ⏰ 3-6.30pm 📍 @anthonyburgess.bsky.social 🎟️ Free – Booking required A special public event, exploring how Eco interacted with British literature, thought, media, and intellectual traditions. Tickets and info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/umberto-ec...
Umberto Eco in Britain
A special public event, exploring the relationship between Umberto Eco and British culture.
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🖊 Come join Dawn Edge, Serge Sagna and Creative Manchester at an event for #FestivalofLibraries to explore the meanings, uses, origins, and evolution of Jamaican Patwa. 📆 Wednesday 10 June, 5:30 – 7pm, Old Trafford Library 🎟️ Book your tickets via the @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social website
Schools Poetry Competition – Globally Curious: Voices from the Earth 📅 Saturday 13 June ⏰ 3pm 📍 Nancy Rothwell Building, GA.056 🎟️ Free – Advance booking recommended
Schools Poetry Competition – Globally Curious: Voices from the Earth - Universally Manchester Festival
Join us to enjoy some fantastic verse, read by a bright young generation of new writers....
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In-between China and the World 📅 Monday 15 June ⏰ 2.30-4pm 📍 John Thaw Studio Theatre, @mhcentre.bsky.social 🎟️ Free – Booking required
🖊️ Writing for Wellbeing: Join Centre For New Writing poets at the @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social #FestivalofLibraries to learn how creative writing can positively impact your wellbeing. 📍Chorlton Library (9 June) and Cheadle Library (11 June) 🎟️ Book your place via our Eventbrite.
A fantastic illustration created by Jenny Leonard (jennyleonardart.com) at our recent Research Showcase, highlighting all of the fascinating themes we touched on in our discussions. Thanks to all who attended, and especially to those who joined our panels and shared their presentations.
Our resident string quartet Quatuor Danel invited students of Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership to take part in a masterclass – watch highlights from this inspiring event in our latest video: youtu.be/Wfw0ZPuTUZU
Quatuor Danel perform with Noémi Győri at MHC and lead masterclass for Derbyshire school pupils
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British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships – SALC welcomes outline applications by Friday 17 July:
Funding Opportunities - School of Arts, Languages and Cultures - The University of Manchester
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This week – Last chance to book! SALC Research Showcase: Bodies, Communities, Environments Hear from SALC academics, exploring how bodies, communities and environments interact. 📆 Thu 28 May ⏰ 12-5.30pm 📍 Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum 🎟️ Free Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/unive...
ICYMI last month’s Cottonopolis event is available online thanks to Creative Manchester David Olusoga OBE, Professor of Public History, was joined by Edmond Smith, Professor of Economic Cultures, and Cassandra Gooptar, University of Hull. Watch the recorded event here: https://ow.ly/rGnl50Z12NW
CIDRAL-JRRI Creations Launch Showcase 📅 Thursday 21 May ⏰ 4-6pm 📍 The John Rylands Research Institute and Library, 150 Deansgate, M3 3EH 🎟️ Free – Booking required
CIDRAL-JRRI Creations Launch showcase
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Vice Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social invites you to the Universally Manchester Festival 🌍 Join us to explore what it means to build a greener, healthier and fairer world. 📍 @officialuom, Oxford Road campus 🗓️ Saturday 13 June ⏰ 11am – 4:30pm Find out more at universallymanchester.com
📣To Mancunians (& beyond)! Next week the Sexuality Summer School returns: 4 days of public events on 'On the Biological', including lectures, readings & a film screening and performance. Not to be missed - look out for further details through the week!
