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: https://t.co/J8yjQhXYWp

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 https://t.co/Bx9C2cZ5IN

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: https://t.co/rJuLXm6UEE

New PhD opportunity at University of Manchester, dept of Art History & Cultural Practices : Art from the North 1979-1990 https://t.co/J2LEmu0LCv 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:

🐰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:

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: https://t.co/sifpRehY3C

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: https://t.co/9GCIxxgqpr Closing date: Tue 1 Apr

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 https://t.co/xnszu6HodB

Looking at #Greek inscriptions today with @UoMSALC colleagues! This newly-cleaned limestone milestone records the distance between two cities in Graeco-Roman times in a Greek and Latin inscription... But the distance has been disputed and changed!

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: https://t.co/9GCIxxgqpr

Some more great snapshots from the opening of our new music practice and rehearsal facility, the Marian Millar Building. Read the full story: https://t.co/13bs0h1Mzz

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: https://t.co/6KHNI5tZTi

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: https://t.co/HWZQtWxKvY

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:

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.