Welcome and start of year
We are looking forward to your arrival as a PhD Student in the Faculty of Humanities. Please ensure you download and follow your School induction timetable.
Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities from the Dean of Humanities
Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities
As Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all students joining The University of Manchester.
We have over 21,000 students across four Schools which embrace disciplines as diverse as business and management, social sciences, law, education, languages, arts, and environment and development. As a postgraduate researcher in Humanities, you will join a strong academic community that boasts a range of thriving interdisciplinary groups, institutes and partnerships. The relationships we have developed cross borders – engaging with and learning from colleagues across our campus as well as overseas. We are tackling global challenges such as environmental sustainability, climate change, business innovation, social justice, poverty and conflict response.
Studying within the Faculty of Humanities gives you direct access to leading scholars and a diverse group of doctoral students from across the globe, from which you can gain support and inspiration. We hope you will take every opportunity to build friendships and alliances that may well last a lifetime. You will also benefit from world-class training and professional development from leaders and experts who are dedicated in supporting you in your research studies journey. Opportunities for development and collaborative working include Methods@Manchester and Artsmethods@Manchester, knowledge exchange and placements and partnerships. Please take time to explore the range of opportunities on offer to you.
In this online handbook, you will find material specific to the programme of study or the discipline area in which your research will be based. Your School postgraduate research support team will be able to help if you have further queries and guide you throughout your time with us.
I wish you well in your research studies.
Professor Fiona Devine
Vice-President and Dean Faculty of Humanities
Key information
The University Welcome website has a range of key information to help you get ready for the start of your studies including:
- Registration
- IT account and student card
- Accommodation
- Health and wellbeing
- Finance and funding
- Travel and visa
- Healthcare
- Support and services
How to register
Please read this start of year registration information in conjunction with the advice below.
Further information
- PGR Transitions
- PGR e-Induction
- Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Course unit selection form
- Getting started in Pure instruction guide
- Searchable map
- Visit the Welcome to Manchester website for information on IT account set up, accommodation arrangements, study preparation, exploring the campus and much more.
- Computer request - please see IT Support page
Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy Welcome and Induction September 2025
Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy Welcome Event
Tuesday 23 September 2025
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Time |
Session |
Speaker/Lead |
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10.00 – 10.15 |
Welcome from the Associate Dean for PGR |
Dr Admos Chimhowu Associate Dean for PGR, Faculty of Humanities |
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10.15 – 10.30 |
Meet your Doctoral Academy Support Team |
Anne-Marie Walsh PGR Services Manager |
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10.30 – 11.00 |
PGR Expectations |
Dr Stuart Shields Deputy Associate Dean for PGR, Faculty of Humanities |
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BREAK |
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11.10 - 11.40 |
PGR Panel |
Current PGRs Megan Hadfield; Caroline Cornier; Niamh Cashell |
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11.40 – 12.00 |
PGR Systems and Support |
Anusarin Lowe PGR Officer |
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Dr Admos Chimhowu to close. Invite Q&A |
Starting Postgraduate Research in Humanities Tuesday 30 September 2025
Link: TBC
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Time |
Session |
Speaker/Lead |
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1.30pm – 3.30pm |
Starting Postgraduate Research in Humanities Researcher Development Session |
Dr Antoinette McKane |
School Induction Programmes
Please see below for your School-specific Welcome and Induction:
Doctoral Academy Welcome Fair
Stalls Event and Tea and Cake, The Atrium, Doctoral Academy Hub, Ellen Wilkinson Building
10am – 12pm Wednesday 1 October 2025
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Stall |
Hosted by |
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Methods and artsmethods
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Dr Lety Alterno and Jordan Chaplin
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PGR Parents Network
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Perpetual Idehen
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Disabled PGR Network and Disabled Staff Network
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Laura Howard
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Neurodiverse Network
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Matthew Harrison |
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Matt Sanderson
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Doctoral Academy Funding Team
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Neil Sanderson, Jake Taylor and Kim Hulme |
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Doctoral Academy PW&E Team |
Anusarin Lowe, Lynne Barlow Cheetham, Jo Marsh, Jackie Boardman, Jess Pullan, Rachel McMenemy, Camila Toledo Orbeta |