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The Doctoral Academy for the Faculty of Humanities, The University of Manchester
The British Federation of Women Graduates has announced their annual travel bursary, available for women postgraduate students enrolled at an institution in North West England or North Wales.
Entry deadline 5pm 9th January 2026.
Entry deadline 5pm 9th January 2026.
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The British Federation of Women Graduates has announced their annual travel bursary, available for women postgraduate students enrolled at an institution in North West England or North Wales.
Entry deadline 5pm 9th January 2026.
Entry deadline 5pm 9th January 2026.
The next film showing for the Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) Film Club will be Children of Heaven (Majid Majidi).
For PGRs interested in MENA (esp. Iranian) cinema this is the film to see!
Everyone welcome 😀!
For PGRs interested in MENA (esp. Iranian) cinema this is the film to see!
Everyone welcome 😀!
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The next film showing for the Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) Film Club will be Children of Heaven (Majid Majidi).
For PGRs interested in MENA (esp. Iranian) cinema this is the film to see!
Everyone welcome 😀!
For PGRs interested in MENA (esp. Iranian) cinema this is the film to see!
Everyone welcome 😀!
Manchester Research Forum for European Philosophy presents:
Artistic Reason and Imaginative Freedom: Yoko Ono’s Instruction Project qua Project of Autonomy
Dr. Gabriella Daris reflects upon the ‘instruction pieces’ by conceptual artist Yoko Ono
3:30-6pm 19 November 2025
A112, Sam Alex Building UoM
Artistic Reason and Imaginative Freedom: Yoko Ono’s Instruction Project qua Project of Autonomy
Dr. Gabriella Daris reflects upon the ‘instruction pieces’ by conceptual artist Yoko Ono
3:30-6pm 19 November 2025
A112, Sam Alex Building UoM
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Manchester Research Forum for European Philosophy presents:
Artistic Reason and Imaginative Freedom: Yoko Ono’s Instruction Project qua Project of Autonomy
Dr. Gabriella Daris reflects upon the ‘instruction pieces’ by conceptual artist Yoko Ono
3:30-6pm 19 November 2025
A112, Sam Alex Building UoM
Artistic Reason and Imaginative Freedom: Yoko Ono’s Instruction Project qua Project of Autonomy
Dr. Gabriella Daris reflects upon the ‘instruction pieces’ by conceptual artist Yoko Ono
3:30-6pm 19 November 2025
A112, Sam Alex Building UoM
📢 Calling all Social Media Analysts!
PGR Social Media Methods Network
🗓️ Thursday 27 November ⏰ 12-1pm 🌐 online
This Methods North West lunchtime session will bring together social media methods researchers and analysts of digital culture.
Sign up now 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pgr-social...
PGR Social Media Methods Network
🗓️ Thursday 27 November ⏰ 12-1pm 🌐 online
This Methods North West lunchtime session will bring together social media methods researchers and analysts of digital culture.
Sign up now 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pgr-social...
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📢 Calling all Social Media Analysts!
PGR Social Media Methods Network
🗓️ Thursday 27 November ⏰ 12-1pm 🌐 online
This Methods North West lunchtime session will bring together social media methods researchers and analysts of digital culture.
Sign up now 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pgr-social...
PGR Social Media Methods Network
🗓️ Thursday 27 November ⏰ 12-1pm 🌐 online
This Methods North West lunchtime session will bring together social media methods researchers and analysts of digital culture.
Sign up now 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pgr-social...
The online Rylands Lunchtime Seminar Series highlights the breadth and quality of our unique Special Collections and showcases world-class collections-based research activities.
Register here to attend 😀: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Register here to attend 😀: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
November 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The online Rylands Lunchtime Seminar Series highlights the breadth and quality of our unique Special Collections and showcases world-class collections-based research activities.
Register here to attend 😀: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Register here to attend 😀: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Interested in turning your research into a thriving deeptech startup? Learn how through the University-sponsored Conception X Venture Scientist programme.
Sign up for an on-campus discovery session (18th November) or online discovery session (27th November): www.conceptionx.org/apply
Sign up for an on-campus discovery session (18th November) or online discovery session (27th November): www.conceptionx.org/apply
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Interested in turning your research into a thriving deeptech startup? Learn how through the University-sponsored Conception X Venture Scientist programme.
Sign up for an on-campus discovery session (18th November) or online discovery session (27th November): www.conceptionx.org/apply
Sign up for an on-campus discovery session (18th November) or online discovery session (27th November): www.conceptionx.org/apply
Join the ‘Defiance: Artists at Risk’ event on 20 November, 4:30pm at the Beyer Theatre, UoM. Our guest is Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov.
Andrey will present his new book Three Years on Fire: The Destruction of Ukraine.
Entry is free on a first come, first served basis.
Andrey will present his new book Three Years on Fire: The Destruction of Ukraine.
Entry is free on a first come, first served basis.
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Join the ‘Defiance: Artists at Risk’ event on 20 November, 4:30pm at the Beyer Theatre, UoM. Our guest is Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov.
Andrey will present his new book Three Years on Fire: The Destruction of Ukraine.
Entry is free on a first come, first served basis.
Andrey will present his new book Three Years on Fire: The Destruction of Ukraine.
Entry is free on a first come, first served basis.
Are you a PhD student working on China?
The Manchester China Institute (MCI) invites proposals for Spring 2026 Early Career Researcher (ECR) China Studies Workshops.
To apply, please see here for details:
www.mci.manchester.ac.uk/about/events...
The Manchester China Institute (MCI) invites proposals for Spring 2026 Early Career Researcher (ECR) China Studies Workshops.
To apply, please see here for details:
www.mci.manchester.ac.uk/about/events...
November 11, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Are you a PhD student working on China?
The Manchester China Institute (MCI) invites proposals for Spring 2026 Early Career Researcher (ECR) China Studies Workshops.
To apply, please see here for details:
www.mci.manchester.ac.uk/about/events...
The Manchester China Institute (MCI) invites proposals for Spring 2026 Early Career Researcher (ECR) China Studies Workshops.
To apply, please see here for details:
www.mci.manchester.ac.uk/about/events...
📢 Methods Labs Applications Now Open! 📢
These grants offer opportunities for postgraduate and academic researchers to come together to work intensively for a concentrated period of time around particular methods or methodologies.
For more detail: www.methodsnorthwest.ac.uk/home/catalys...
These grants offer opportunities for postgraduate and academic researchers to come together to work intensively for a concentrated period of time around particular methods or methodologies.
For more detail: www.methodsnorthwest.ac.uk/home/catalys...
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
📢 Methods Labs Applications Now Open! 📢
These grants offer opportunities for postgraduate and academic researchers to come together to work intensively for a concentrated period of time around particular methods or methodologies.
For more detail: www.methodsnorthwest.ac.uk/home/catalys...
These grants offer opportunities for postgraduate and academic researchers to come together to work intensively for a concentrated period of time around particular methods or methodologies.
For more detail: www.methodsnorthwest.ac.uk/home/catalys...
On 12th November, take a break & come to Corridor Coffee (ground floor of the SU) from 9.30AM.
This month, the Students’ Union is encouraging students to get out in nature to improve their wellbeing, so we will be grabbing a warm drink and heading off on a walk around the local campus.
This month, the Students’ Union is encouraging students to get out in nature to improve their wellbeing, so we will be grabbing a warm drink and heading off on a walk around the local campus.
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
On 12th November, take a break & come to Corridor Coffee (ground floor of the SU) from 9.30AM.
This month, the Students’ Union is encouraging students to get out in nature to improve their wellbeing, so we will be grabbing a warm drink and heading off on a walk around the local campus.
This month, the Students’ Union is encouraging students to get out in nature to improve their wellbeing, so we will be grabbing a warm drink and heading off on a walk around the local campus.
PGRs - are you curious about how your skills translate beyond academia?
Developing Enterprising Researchers is an online workshop to help you uncover how your research competencies align with industry needs.
📅 27th November 2025
⏰ 10:00 - 12:00
Register here:
app.manchester.ac.uk/training/pro...
Developing Enterprising Researchers is an online workshop to help you uncover how your research competencies align with industry needs.
📅 27th November 2025
⏰ 10:00 - 12:00
Register here:
app.manchester.ac.uk/training/pro...
November 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
PGRs - are you curious about how your skills translate beyond academia?
Developing Enterprising Researchers is an online workshop to help you uncover how your research competencies align with industry needs.
📅 27th November 2025
⏰ 10:00 - 12:00
Register here:
app.manchester.ac.uk/training/pro...
Developing Enterprising Researchers is an online workshop to help you uncover how your research competencies align with industry needs.
📅 27th November 2025
⏰ 10:00 - 12:00
Register here:
app.manchester.ac.uk/training/pro...
Join us for the launch of the newly reformed Digital Futures! Explore its themes and purpose, see how it can support your research, and get inspired by real case studies.
📅 11 December, from 12:00pm
📍 Register: tinyurl.com/4wkuy46c
🥗 Lunch is provided
*UoM internal event - Staff & Student Only
📅 11 December, from 12:00pm
📍 Register: tinyurl.com/4wkuy46c
🥗 Lunch is provided
*UoM internal event - Staff & Student Only
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Join us for the launch of the newly reformed Digital Futures! Explore its themes and purpose, see how it can support your research, and get inspired by real case studies.
📅 11 December, from 12:00pm
📍 Register: tinyurl.com/4wkuy46c
🥗 Lunch is provided
*UoM internal event - Staff & Student Only
📅 11 December, from 12:00pm
📍 Register: tinyurl.com/4wkuy46c
🥗 Lunch is provided
*UoM internal event - Staff & Student Only
Career Development for Disabled PGRs Online Session!
This session will introduce a new career development resource created specifically for disabled PGRs and share details of funding support for disabled researchers.
5 November 2025, 13:00–14:00
Register here: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0043
This session will introduce a new career development resource created specifically for disabled PGRs and share details of funding support for disabled researchers.
5 November 2025, 13:00–14:00
Register here: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0043
November 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Career Development for Disabled PGRs Online Session!
This session will introduce a new career development resource created specifically for disabled PGRs and share details of funding support for disabled researchers.
5 November 2025, 13:00–14:00
Register here: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0043
This session will introduce a new career development resource created specifically for disabled PGRs and share details of funding support for disabled researchers.
5 November 2025, 13:00–14:00
Register here: app.manchester.ac.uk/RESDEV0043
PGRs - Is your research based in social media methods or digital culture?
We are looking for participants and collaborators in an emerging Methods North West funded network.
Scan the QR code to submit your application by 28 November!
We are looking for participants and collaborators in an emerging Methods North West funded network.
Scan the QR code to submit your application by 28 November!
November 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
PGRs - Is your research based in social media methods or digital culture?
We are looking for participants and collaborators in an emerging Methods North West funded network.
Scan the QR code to submit your application by 28 November!
We are looking for participants and collaborators in an emerging Methods North West funded network.
Scan the QR code to submit your application by 28 November!
Celebrate the best of UK social science research at the ESRC Festival of Social Science, with free events taking place across UoM, MMU and the University of Salford.
The festival runs until Saturday, 8 November.
For details on all the events:
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/searc...
The festival runs until Saturday, 8 November.
For details on all the events:
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/searc...
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Celebrate the best of UK social science research at the ESRC Festival of Social Science, with free events taking place across UoM, MMU and the University of Salford.
The festival runs until Saturday, 8 November.
For details on all the events:
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/searc...
The festival runs until Saturday, 8 November.
For details on all the events:
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/searc...
Launchpad: The First Step to Becoming an Entrepreneur!
Are you dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur but unsure about which of your ideas to take forward? Test your ideas with real people and start gathering market signals. Sessions on 4th, 11th, 18th November.
Apply: luma.com/3anto9lf
Are you dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur but unsure about which of your ideas to take forward? Test your ideas with real people and start gathering market signals. Sessions on 4th, 11th, 18th November.
Apply: luma.com/3anto9lf
October 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Launchpad: The First Step to Becoming an Entrepreneur!
Are you dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur but unsure about which of your ideas to take forward? Test your ideas with real people and start gathering market signals. Sessions on 4th, 11th, 18th November.
Apply: luma.com/3anto9lf
Are you dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur but unsure about which of your ideas to take forward? Test your ideas with real people and start gathering market signals. Sessions on 4th, 11th, 18th November.
Apply: luma.com/3anto9lf
How does the music of Joy Division relate to the city’s regeneration?
Professor Justin O’Connor (Adelaide University) considers how Joy Division’s music from the late 1970s became anthemic for a re-invented Manchester.
5pm 29th October
Book on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joy-divers...
Professor Justin O’Connor (Adelaide University) considers how Joy Division’s music from the late 1970s became anthemic for a re-invented Manchester.
5pm 29th October
Book on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joy-divers...
October 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
How does the music of Joy Division relate to the city’s regeneration?
Professor Justin O’Connor (Adelaide University) considers how Joy Division’s music from the late 1970s became anthemic for a re-invented Manchester.
5pm 29th October
Book on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joy-divers...
Professor Justin O’Connor (Adelaide University) considers how Joy Division’s music from the late 1970s became anthemic for a re-invented Manchester.
5pm 29th October
Book on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joy-divers...
Methods NW presents MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience.
🗓️ 7 November ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Co-created with neurodiverse participants, the event will produce inclusive research guidelines and foster a collaborative community of practice.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
🗓️ 7 November ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Co-created with neurodiverse participants, the event will produce inclusive research guidelines and foster a collaborative community of practice.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Methods NW presents MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience.
🗓️ 7 November ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Co-created with neurodiverse participants, the event will produce inclusive research guidelines and foster a collaborative community of practice.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
🗓️ 7 November ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Co-created with neurodiverse participants, the event will produce inclusive research guidelines and foster a collaborative community of practice.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
Launching our strategy to 2035 – From Manchester for the world!
We will focus on where we can make the biggest difference, connect our strengths across teaching, research, innovation and partnerships to deliver impact here and across the world.
Explore here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
We will focus on where we can make the biggest difference, connect our strengths across teaching, research, innovation and partnerships to deliver impact here and across the world.
Explore here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
October 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Launching our strategy to 2035 – From Manchester for the world!
We will focus on where we can make the biggest difference, connect our strengths across teaching, research, innovation and partnerships to deliver impact here and across the world.
Explore here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
We will focus on where we can make the biggest difference, connect our strengths across teaching, research, innovation and partnerships to deliver impact here and across the world.
Explore here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
The Manchester Research Forum for European Philosophy Research Seminar Series brings you “Parataxis, Adorno, Hölderlin, Identity” with Dr Sebastian Truskolaski (German Cultural Studies, UoM) on 22/10/2025, 15:30, Room A18, Samuel Alexander Building
No registration required; all welcome 😀
No registration required; all welcome 😀
October 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Manchester Research Forum for European Philosophy Research Seminar Series brings you “Parataxis, Adorno, Hölderlin, Identity” with Dr Sebastian Truskolaski (German Cultural Studies, UoM) on 22/10/2025, 15:30, Room A18, Samuel Alexander Building
No registration required; all welcome 😀
No registration required; all welcome 😀
Join the next PGR workshop from the Manchester China Institute to examine community-led housing in East Asia with Yueh-Sung Weng, a PhD researcher at UoM.
In person on Thursday 23 October (12:30–2pm) - lunch will be provided! Register for free here: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
In person on Thursday 23 October (12:30–2pm) - lunch will be provided! Register for free here: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
October 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Join the next PGR workshop from the Manchester China Institute to examine community-led housing in East Asia with Yueh-Sung Weng, a PhD researcher at UoM.
In person on Thursday 23 October (12:30–2pm) - lunch will be provided! Register for free here: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
In person on Thursday 23 October (12:30–2pm) - lunch will be provided! Register for free here: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Wellbeing support you might not know about...
Looking after your mental health matters just as much as your PhD studies while you’re at university.
Find a quick guide to the services and resources available to you:
studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2025/10/10/w...
Looking after your mental health matters just as much as your PhD studies while you’re at university.
Find a quick guide to the services and resources available to you:
studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2025/10/10/w...
October 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Wellbeing support you might not know about...
Looking after your mental health matters just as much as your PhD studies while you’re at university.
Find a quick guide to the services and resources available to you:
studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2025/10/10/w...
Looking after your mental health matters just as much as your PhD studies while you’re at university.
Find a quick guide to the services and resources available to you:
studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2025/10/10/w...
As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025, the Parents, Carers & Guardians Network will be hosting a Lunch and Connect session to provide a supportive and inclusive space for staff and PGRs affected directly or indirectly by any kind of baby loss.
October 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025, the Parents, Carers & Guardians Network will be hosting a Lunch and Connect session to provide a supportive and inclusive space for staff and PGRs affected directly or indirectly by any kind of baby loss.
📢 Calling all PhD researchers – Unlocking the potential of your research!
Join us for an interactive 2-hour online workshop: Opportunity Spotting and Shaping Ideas for the Real World on Thursday 23rd October; 10:00 – 12:00 Register Now: app.manchester.ac.uk/training/pro...
Join us for an interactive 2-hour online workshop: Opportunity Spotting and Shaping Ideas for the Real World on Thursday 23rd October; 10:00 – 12:00 Register Now: app.manchester.ac.uk/training/pro...
October 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📢 Calling all PhD researchers – Unlocking the potential of your research!
Join us for an interactive 2-hour online workshop: Opportunity Spotting and Shaping Ideas for the Real World on Thursday 23rd October; 10:00 – 12:00 Register Now: app.manchester.ac.uk/training/pro...
Join us for an interactive 2-hour online workshop: Opportunity Spotting and Shaping Ideas for the Real World on Thursday 23rd October; 10:00 – 12:00 Register Now: app.manchester.ac.uk/training/pro...
80 Years On: Honouring the Legacy of the 5th Pan-African Congress
Join us for an afternoon of conversation, celebration and music honouring the incredible work of the Pan African Congress of 1945.
Saturday 25 October, 2pm – 4pm, Manchester Museum
Find out more: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Join us for an afternoon of conversation, celebration and music honouring the incredible work of the Pan African Congress of 1945.
Saturday 25 October, 2pm – 4pm, Manchester Museum
Find out more: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
October 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
80 Years On: Honouring the Legacy of the 5th Pan-African Congress
Join us for an afternoon of conversation, celebration and music honouring the incredible work of the Pan African Congress of 1945.
Saturday 25 October, 2pm – 4pm, Manchester Museum
Find out more: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Join us for an afternoon of conversation, celebration and music honouring the incredible work of the Pan African Congress of 1945.
Saturday 25 October, 2pm – 4pm, Manchester Museum
Find out more: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...