New Publication

Jewish Studies. Honorary research fellow Helen R. Jacobus has published “calendars, Jewish.” In Oxford Classical Dictionary. Oxford University Press, 2026. Further information.

Graduate Career Support

Employability. Did you know that the University Careers Service is available to you for two years after graduation? Find out more here.  On Thursday, 18 June there will be a dedicated careers fair for upcoming graduates to meet employers and explore opportunities across a range of sectors. 

Church on Wheels Interview

Religion and politics. On 21st April 2026, Michael Hoelzl was interviewed by Bishop Mick Fleming of the Church on Wheels on the topic: Religion and Politics. See the filmed interview here.

Manchester Universities Scriptorium

For PG students. Trinity Forum Europe have just launched a new scriptorium for postgraduate students at the Manchester Universities. A scriptorium is a post-graduate student community that gathers for structured days of study and writing. Inspired by the monastic practice of a "liturgy of hours" the days comprise periods of personal research and writing interspersed with communal lunch and refreshments, Christian readings, reflection and prayer. Students of all faiths and none are welcome. For further information contact Courtney Owen.

Inaugural Lecture, Medieval History

Christian Studies. Stephen Mossman (History) will deliver his Inaugural Lecture, 'Spirituality and a Military Order: God’s House in Medieval Strasbourg', Wednesday 6 May, 6.30-8pm, Samuel Alexander Building, Room A7. Book here.

Manchester Graduate Talent 2026 Programme

Employability. Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT) 2026 programme is open. Looking for a graduate job in Manchester? Explore roles through Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT) - open for 2025 and upcoming 2026 UoM graduates! New roles added regularly. Check it out here.

Religions and Theology PGR Study Day

For PGR students. You are invited to the annual Religions and Theology PGR Study Day event on Monday, 15th June 2026 at the University of Manchester. The event will be hosted at the University in collaboration with our validation partners Cliff College and Nazarene Theological College, in hybrid format, 10am-3.15pm. Eve Parker is coordinating the event and Holly Morse will offer a workshop, with Stephen Wright (NTC), on creative methodologies. There will be two keynotes and other workshops. Sign up here.

Coptic Collection Encounter

Coptic studies. As part of the 'Coptic in Manchester' project, the first collection encounter where you can see some of the manuscripts written in Coptic, a late Egyptian language, housed at the John Rylands. 1-3pm, Saturday 30th May, John Rylands Library. All welcome.

New Publication

Hebrew and Arabic studies. Peter Pormann (Classics) and William Smith have published "The Alexandrian Summary of Galen’s Sects for Beginner in Hebrew Translation" in Intellectual History of the Islamicate World. Further information.

New Publication

Methodist studies. Stephen Wright (NTC) has published "'Widest Extremes to Join': Christ Beyond Paradox in the Hymns of Charles Wesley," Pro Ecclesia (Feb 2026). Further information

Greater Manchester Policy Report

Social responsibility. Wren Radford has collaborated with Policy@Manchester to create a research report 'The Embodied Everyday: Ethical approaches to including lived experience in policymaking’. The report, based in Wren’s research with communities in Glasgow and Greater Manchester, highlights key practical, ethical, and creative elements of engaging with people’s lived experiences. You can read more from the Policy@Manchester site, and you can read the report here. A short blurb of the report: "Sharing and engaging with people’s lived experiences can be powerful and impactful, but it can also reinforce the issues of unequal power and exclusion. To ensure that the research process and its outputs are as equitable as possible, this report outlines several steps policymakers can take to address these challenges."

Ehrhardt Seminar in Biblical Studies

 

Biblical studies. 11th May: 'Coptic Texts, Magic and Linguistics'. In honour of recently retired Todd Klutz, we invite you to a special Ehrhardt featuring three short papers by Todd's previous students: Kim Fowler (University of Groningen), Fred Tappenden (University of Alberta), and Sylvia Billington (current MA student), followed by a response by Dr Klutz himself. 3-5pm, University Place 5.209 and Teams. For further information and/or Teams link, please email Lynne Potts.

Sharing Thanks and Good News

Student news. Third year R&T student Niamh Hardman would like to extend a thank you for all the support she has been shown by the department as her fiancée Chloé was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Thankfully Chloé is now in remission after an intensive chemotherapy regime and is recovering well. Chloé and Niamh raised money for Manchester Beat Blood Cancer Together and celebrated with some of the staff at MRI. Hodgkin's Lymphoma primarily affects young adults and catching it early is so important. Please familiarise yourself with further information.