The Faculty of Humanities blog is a place for students, alumni and researchers to share their experiences/stories of studying, working, and teaching within the biggest faculty at The University of Manchester.
We hope that through these blog posts, prospective students will get a flavour for what life is like as a student within The Faculty of Humanities and that our alumni will inspire you to reach your goals.
Academics are on hand too, offering a simplified look at the ground-breaking research that’s currently taking place here as well as providing key information on our wide range of courses, from Archaeology to Politics and beyond.
My Journey To Study BSc Geography At The University of Manchester
Jake, studying BSc Geography, describes his journey to study at The University of Manchester.
My Journey To Study BSc Educational Psychology At The University of Manchester
In this blog post, Xiaoyu describes their journey to study at The University of Manchester.
Dangerous Writings, Difficult Questions
A blog post by Rebecca Cargill It is with some excitement and curiosity that I booked my ticket to attend Dangerous Writings: A Symposium on the Ethics and Practicalities of Working with Risky Texts. It is a title that excites and intrigues, promoting thought on what...
Silencing, Censorship, and Epistemic Justice: Reframing Ethics and Responsibility in the Quest to Engage in Dangerous Writings
A blog post by Brogan Pritchard The act of writing has a long history. From Homer’s ancient epics to Shakespeare’s sonnets and Orwell’s dystopias, writing has been a tool for expression, imagination, and experimentation. It unfolds possibilities for the self, the...
Is Academia Ready for Me?
Ashley Collar, PhD student and Teaching Assistant in Sociology at The University of Manchester, tells us why embracing her working-class roots, hyperfeminine style, and neurodiverse identity has become a powerful act of representation.
From The Whitworth To The Rijksmuseum: My Experience Studying Art History In Manchester
Third year BA History of Art student Maariya Daud tells us why she's loved studying at The University of ManchesterHi, I’m Maariya. I study History of Art at Manchester and am just starting my third year.Why did you choose to study Art History at Manchester?I chose to...
Co-Production at the Heart of MUARG’s Research
Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) is marking the occasion by reaffirming our commitment to working with older people as equal partners in our research, aiming to shape more inclusive, age-friendly cities and communities.
How Flipped Learning is Changing the Student Experience
Students on the BSc Educational Psychology programme are learning in more collaborative, engaging ways, thanks to a flipped classroom model designed to support deeper thinking and real-world skills.What is flipped delivery?Flipped learning is a pedagogical approach in...
Routes of Repair
In Kashmir’s fractured valleys, where ancestral lands are stitched together by memory more than maps, Dr. Omer Aijazi traces the quiet power of repair. His journey, rooted in Pakistani heritage and routed through decolonial scholarship, amplifies voices often silenced by conflict, reminding us that heritage lives not only in traditions, but in the struggle for sovereignty and in epistemic resistance.
Reflection on the Year
Olivia, current student on our MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development programme, shares some of her reflections on the year just gone.
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