SALC Making a difference

Floreat: The Fallen

by Maria P. Arias | Nov 15, 2019 | Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, and Egyptology (CAHAE), Engagement and outreach, Research

The retelling of the stories of 24 University of Manchester undergraduate students, who were killed as a direct result of their service in WWI and WWII.St Anselm Hall is a small and inclusive student community. Founded in 1907, the Hall’s ethos is built on long held...

Coletiva Ocupação Manchester Residency

by Maria P. Arias | Nov 5, 2019 | Drama, Engagement and outreach

coletivA had a weeklong residency between 5th-12th May in Manchester after spending the week with Transform Festival in Leeds. The group on their arrival was greeted by Pelin Basaran and accompanied by Olivia Lee (Agency project coordinator at Contact, 18 years old)...

Trans and Non-Binary Writing Workshops

by Maria P. Arias | Nov 5, 2019 | English Literature and Creative Writing, Equality and Diversity

One the main aims of this workshop series was to provide a supportive environment for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming writers from both the trans community in Manchester and within the University to come together to explore questions of creative...

Past to Primary Schools

by Maria P. Arias | Nov 5, 2019 | Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, and Egyptology (CAHAE), Teaching and Learning

Archaeology has the potential to engage and positively impact local communities: recognition of this has led to the introduction of a wider range of archaeological periods into the Key Stage 2 curriculum. However, many primary level teachers feel under equipped to...

Global Black Freedom Movements (GBFM) Network

by Maria P. Arias | Nov 5, 2019 | Engagement and outreach, Equality and Diversity, History

Members of the Race, Roots & Resistance Collective (R3) launched this Network in September to bring together leading scholars C20th Global black freedom movements. Funding from the Social Responsibility and Cultural Engagement Scheme was targeted at expanding the...

Humanitarian Mapathons

by Maria P. Arias | Nov 5, 2019 | Engagement and outreach, Humanitarianism and Conflict Response (HCR)

The awarded funds have enabled us to undertake some enjoyable and meaningful work, contributing to improved maps of Uganda and healthcare delivery in conflict-affected regions, and expanding education and skills of Manchester students and staff, schools, and the wider...

Musica

by Maria P. Arias | Oct 10, 2019 | Equality and Diversity, Music, Teaching and Learning

Musica aims to celebrate and promote all aspects of female music-making. We offer students the opportunity to work with external partners who are experts in their fields, give university students’ insights and role models, and introduce members of the public to the...

DNAire pilot

by Maria P. Arias | Sep 18, 2019 | Drama, Engagement and outreach, Environmental sustainability

The DNAire project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and run by the Aire Rivers Trust (ART) in collaboration with the Environment Agency (EA). It involves the construction of new fish passes on a series of former industrial weirs on the River Aire,...

Manchester Together Archive

by Maria P. Arias | Aug 14, 2019 | Arts Management and Museology, Engagement and outreach, Research

Since June 2017, Dr Kostas Arvanitis has been working with the Manchester City Council (MCC), Manchester Art Gallery (MAG) and Archives+ in investigating the process, challenges and decision-making in documenting and using an archive from the material left in the...