The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures at The University of Manchester.
Manchester, UK
Joined September 2012
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School of Arts, Languages and Culture retweeted
Next week we welcome Colm Tóibín for a discussion of his novel 'Long Island'.
📆 Mon 16 Jun
⏰ 7-8.15pm
🎟️ £12 / £10
Note: Event will now be held at Uni Place, Oxford Rd. Original tickets still valid, more seats now available on the @McrLitFest site: manchesterliteraturefestival…
TOMORROW: Thu 1 May
Defiance! Artists at Risk
A conversation with journalist Gianmarco del Re, author of 'Ukrainian Field Notes I and II' (6-7pm, Sam Alex Building, Room A201)
Followed at 7.30pm by a night of contemporary Ukrainian music at @McrAcademy
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On Sat 26 Apr, Jeanette Winterson will deliver the 2025 LS Lowry Lecture.
Jeanette says: “I am delighted to come back home to talk about this great 20th century painter.”
The event is part of @thelowry's 25th birthday celebrations.
Tickets and info: thelowry.com/whats-on/380//l…
School of Arts, Languages and Culture retweeted
New PhD opportunity at University of Manchester, dept of Art History & Cultural Practices :
Art from the North 1979-1990
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Artwork: Chila Burman, 'If There is No Struggle, There is No Progress - Uprisings' 1981
@OfficialUoM @UoMSALC @TateResearch
We encourage applications to host Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships. This EU scheme enables a postdoctoral researcher from overseas to spend two years on a ‘training through research’ programme at a host institution with a named supervisor.
More info: alc.manchester.ac.uk/researc…
🐰Charity Easter Appeal
Help spread joy this Easter! The SALC Admissions Team are collection Easter eggs for a local food bank.
📍 Drop donations at Samuel Alexander Building, Room A19
⏰ NOW through Tue 15 April
Every egg = a sweet surprise for someone in need!
Ready for a poetic challenge? The #Micropoetry Competition 2025 is here!
In a world of fleeting moments, how do we connect with others, nature, or even ourselves? Capture these moments in 280 characters. Win up to £500💰!
Find out more: manchester.ac.uk/about/news/…
The 2025 Micropoetry Competition is now open!
This year’s judges include celebrated poet Lemn Sissay OBE, alongside John McAuliffe and Maryam Hessavi. The theme is 'Connections'—craft a powerful micro poem for prizes and publication.
Full details: manchester.ac.uk/about/news/…
Time is running out to enter our UK-China International Photo Competition!
If you're at a sports event this weekend, take a snapshot and send it to us!
You could win a prize, and be featured in our exhibition!
Find out more:
mci.manchester.ac.uk/discove…
Closing date: Tue 1 Apr
School of Arts, Languages and Culture retweeted
Ahead of @QuatuorDanel's performance at The @StollerHall tonight, read an interview with their violist Vlad Bogdanas – and don't miss your last chance to book a ticket!
📅 Friday 28 March
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟 £19.50/£5.50
stollerhall.com/blog/strings…
Time is running out to enter this year's UK-China International Photography Competition, in partnership with @UoMChina.
Capture a photo that embodies the spirit of sports using your smartphone, and send it to us by Tue 1 Apr.
To enter, visit: mci.manchester.ac.uk/discove…
Some more great snapshots from the opening of our new music practice and rehearsal facility, the Marian Millar Building.
Read the full story: manchester.ac.uk/about/news/…
Introducing Our International Photo Competition Judges: #5
We’re excited to have @Rory_Underwood_ on board! A former England rugby legend and record-holder for international try scores, he’ll bring the heart and soul of sportsmanship to our judging.
Showing the Town’s Colours, a new film by Simon Buckle, explores Southport with Prof Abi Gilmore, Dr Claire Burnill-Maier, Dr Eric Lybeck & local creatives.
Following Beyond the Creative City, it’s supported by UKRI & SEED Research Fund.
More info: creative.manchester.ac.uk/re…
Women in Revolt! Art & Activism 1970-1990 features 80+ women artists shaping a transformative era. The exhibition catalogue, featuring Dr Alice Correia, won the 2025 Historians of British Art Book Award!
📅Fri 7 Mar - Sun 1 Jun
📍The Whitworth
More info: whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w…
Join The Care Scholars Network for a free event bringing together PhD students & early career researchers exploring care theory (ethics, aesthetics, work) across disciplines.
📅Thurs 20 Mar
⏰10am-12pm
📍Campus (TBC)
🎟 Free
More info & registration: thecarelab.org.uk/care-schol…
Introducing Our International Photo Competition Judges: #4
Xiaolu Guo is an award-winning British-Chinese author and filmmaker.
Renowned for capturing profound human experiences, she is ready to evaluate photos that embody the Spirit of Sports.
On #IWD2025 we opened our new music practice and rehearsal space – dedicated to Marian Millar, the first female music graduate in the UK in 1894.
@OfficialUoM VC Duncan Ivison unveiled the building, and @ManHighGirls students performed two pieces of music at @MHCentre.
Introducing Our International Photo Competition Judges: #3
Dr Zhang Hai is the Director of the Research Center for Visual Anthropology at #YunnanUniversity.
He’ll be looking for photos that nail the theme, surprise us with creativity, and shine in composition.
