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What is The Home 5 Festival?

How do I get 6 involved?

Home Festival 7 Award

About Strands 8

Faculty Student 42 Awards

2 3 Charlotte Rudd The Home Magazine 2018. What is The Home Festival?

The Home Festival is a series of themed events, activities and talks throughout the autumn and spring Term, focusing on how Manchester is a dynamic and diverse city with a rich social, cultural and radical past. The project enables Faculty of Arts and Humanities students at Manchester Metropolitan University to explore their ‘new home’ and see what a fantastic resource it is for their studies by delving into the four strands of activities; Radical Manchester Cottonopolis to the Northern Quarter Is Manchester a Northern Powerhouse? International City The city has a wealth of places to visit and experience, and there are a variety of ways it engag- es with the people and culture of Manchester making your studies and learning experience unique and individual.

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Radical Manchester Cottonopolis to the Northern Quarter Is Manchester a Northern Powerhouse? International City The city has a wealth of places to visit and experience, and there are a variety of ways it engag- es with the people and culture of Manchester Will Gillibrand making your studies and learning experience 6am, Fallowfield unique and individual.

STEP ONE Please note that you might already have a strand allocated * Pick a strand! to your specific degree title if you study the following units Radical Manchester Cottonopolis to the Northern Quarter Is Manchester a Northern Powerhouse? Home Festival Award International City

STEP TWO Attend events and activities related to your chosen strand BRONZE GOLD STEP THREE Create an artefact and display and/or present Continue building your portfolio of Home Festi- Use the termly events and city as a resource in your artefact at the Faculty Student Showcase val activities and make a presentation of your Molly Warnke your studies and gain your Home Festival Award in the spring term. activities and experiences at the Faculty Stu- Based on your chosen strand you will work in- dent Conference. dividually or as a team to produce a piece of All presentations will automatically be short – list- work. This could be in any form decided by you. ed for a Faculty of Arts and Humanities Student Previous artefacts have included presentations, Award. photography, poetry, posters, podcasts, reports Graduate with your Home Festival participation, and films. awards and achievements on your transcript!

SILVER Build your portfolio of Home Festival Projects and complete the Futures Skills Award

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The Home Magazine 2018. Radical — adjective Characterized by departure from tradition; innovative or progressive.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE THIS STRAND? Manchester is synonymous with diversity and transformation and is recognised as one of the most influential cities in Europe. Throughout the years Manchester has main- tained a spirit of independence and growth which has significantly impacted the way of living. The people of Manchester have contin- uously campaigned against injustice and prej- udice, making it the unique city that it is today.

WHAT WILL IT COVER? This strand includes topics relating to Man- chester’s radical past. It explores the various boycotts, riots, protests that have taken place in Manchester, while it also looking at the progressive movements such as the suffragettes and the LGBT campaign.

EXPLORE There will be a series of talks, visits, going on across the city linked to this strand to help inspire your project.

PROJECT IDEAS Your group / individual project could be in different formats such as blogs, podcasts, posters, films, new articles, e-journals, brochure, booklet etc. – Podcast on has Manchester has lost its radical routes? -Poster on how LGBT nightlife has changed over time

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– Blog on how music has shaped the identity The millworkers’ stand against slavery 1862, The Festival of the Tenth Summer, 1986, England riots, 2011, Manchester and Salford of Manchester Free Trade Hall Various venues Following the shooting of Mark Duggan, riots – Creative writing piece from someone who was In the 1860s, Manchester imported up to 75 per A music and arts festival organised by Factory broke out all over the UK. Thousands of youths at the Peterloo Massacre cent of all cotton grown on southern US planta- Records to celebrate 10 years since the Sex Pis- ransacked shops, attacked officers and torched tions. Millworkers refused to touch raw cotton tols played the Lesser Free Trade Hall, viewed cars in the city centre and over a thousand po- The Peterloo Massacre, 1819, St Peter’s Fields picked by US slaves resulting in Lincoln writing by many as catalyst for a generation of Man- lice and supporting staff were deployed. Police Over 60,000 peaceful pro – democracy and to them praising their stance. His statue now chester musicians. The final gig at G – Mex was were called to 800 incidents in the city centre anti – poverty protesters gathered but were at- stands in Lincoln Square. headlined by New Order and The Smiths. and the Fire Service reported 155 fires across tacked by infantrymen and Yeomanry on horse- the city centre and Salford. back. Between 10 and 20 people died and 700 The Battle of Bexley Square, 1931, Salford Acid house raves, 1986-92, The Kitchen, were injured. The protest was hugely influential 10,000 unemployed men and women marched The Haçienda and beyond Stop Brexit and anti – austerity protests, 2017, in giving ordinary people the vote, as well as on Salford’s town hall in protest at the introduc- From 1986 acid house became the underground Manchester City Centre leading to the rise of the Chartist movement, tion of means testing at the height of recession. sound of the city, from warehouses and ille- Around 30,000 Anti – Brexit campaigners and trade unions, and the establishment of The Man- gal clubs like The Kitchen to Factory Records’ activists, protesting the government’s austerity chester Guardian in 1821. legendary hangout The Haçienda and the city policies held rallies to coincide with the start of fully embraced the communal nature of the rave the Conservative Party conference. Protesters The Art Treasures of Great Britain exhibition revolution. were demanding a second Brexit referendum 1857, Trafford Park Deeply Vale festival, 1976 – 1979, Bury and an end to the Government’s austerity pol- Inspired by London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, Deeply Vale was a free festival held for four Section 28 rally, 1988, Albert Square icies. the Manchester version was bankrolled by the years in the hills between Bury and Rochdale. It 20,000 people descended on Albert Square for city’s cotton trade business owners. 1.3m at- grew from 300 to 20,000 in two years, and was a rally against the Conservative government’s LGBT Campaign tendees visited the exhibition during its 142 – day bigger and more organised than the nascent Section 28 act, which decreed that councils From protests to flash mobs, Manchester has run and it remains the largest art exhibition to Glastonbury festival. should not ‘intentionally promote homosexu- played a significant part in the campaign for ever be held in the UK with over 16,000 works Moss Side riots, 1981, Moss Side ality or publish material with the intention of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) on display. The orchestra that played at the Two days of rioting in the inner city district of promoting homosexuality’. rights. The history of the Manchester’s LBGT opening became the Hallé. Moss Side were fuelled by mass unemployment community is an important part of the social and and racial tension, particularly between local Manchester Pride, 1989-present day, cultural history of the city and the North West. youths and the police. Manchester gay village The LGBT community has had to campaign for Manchester’s annual LGBT festival and parade its rights. Just fifty years ago many homosexual attracts thousands from across the UK to the acts were illegal and the community was hid- city’s gay village in and around Canal Street. den and discriminated against. Manchester was The three – day celebration takes over the city the birthplace of the Campaign for Homosexual every August bank holiday. Equality in 1964 and in the lead up to the pass- ing of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, one of the Dpercussion, 1997-2007, Castlefield influential meetings was held in Manchester on Initially conceived as Manchester’s response Deansgate. Currently the city hosts the United to the 1996 IRA bomb that injured 200 people Kingdom’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and Manchester is notorious and devastated the city centre, Dpercussion transgender (LGBT) community outside London became a huge free urban music festival, with and is renowned for its Gay Village centred on over 70,000 people pouring into Castlefield every Canal Street. for its radical ideas. August. The festival was a precursor to what became Parklife. The Suffragette Movement In the nineteenth century Manchester was a As a result, its history Reclaim the Night, 1977 – Present Day, Oxford hot-bed of radical and liberal thinking in many Road areas, political, social, economic and religious. A yearly women’s march in Manchester, is re- Women were struggling to have a say in public is steeped in mass turning on the 22nd February to allow women affairs, to have a vote and in 1903 Emmeline to ‘raise their voices and unite their energies to Pankhurst established the ‘Women’s Social Po- gatherings that embrace stand up to street harassment, sexual violence litical Union’ in response to her dissatisfaction and victim blaming with the progress of the ‘Manchester Women’s Suffrage Committee’ at her house at 62 Nelson politics and protest. Stree, the Pankhurst centre.

12 13 Schedule for The WSPU took a radical approach to attaining Manchester and Communism Women’s rights turning to increasingly militant In the middle years of the 19th century, Friedrich Radical Manchester tactics to raise awareness. These included burn- Engels and Karl Marx, arrived from Germany to ing down churches and MPs’ homes, destroying conduct much of their research into poverty and priceless paintings at Manchester Art Gallery, social conditions, fuelling their original take on they even smashed all the windows in Oxford how society could be reorganised along class Street and bombed Oxted Station. As a result lines. LT2 MET TALK FT CAROLINE DOWSETT many were sent to prison where the women Engels lived in Manchester for several decades, 03/10/2018 Caroline Dowsett is a illustrator and maker from Manchester, working from her desk at The Engine House, 3 pm — 4pm Islington Mill, which she shares with 10 other creatives. Caroline works in a range of mediums, enjoying the began to go on hunger strike as they wished to the city where his radical philosophies were process of seeing how her work can transfer through different materials, from working with ceramic and be given political prisoners status. truly born and Manchester in the Victorian era fabric, to painting murals and working on paper. Her practice is mainly focused on pattern and shape work, playing with different colour palettes and words to influence her pieces. The efforts of the Suffragettes was finally rec- was a catalyst for the development of Marxism. ognised in 1928 in the Representation of the Their work resulted in some of the most influen- LT2 MET TALK & PERFORMANCE BY KATE O’DONNELL — TRANSCREATIVE People Act, which finally entitled women to tial political books ever written, including The 03/10/2018 Kate O’Donnell is an award winning transgender performer, activist and theatre maker. In 2016 she founded equal voting rights with men. Condition of the Working Class in England. En- 4 pm — 5pm Trans Creative a trans arts company which aims is to create platforms for trans people to tell their own stories. Her work includes the award – winning Big Girl’s Blouse and several well received cabaret performances. She gel’s and Marx’s experiences in Manchester had is currently touring her critically acclaimed one woman autobiographical show ‘You’ve Changed’. a profound effect on their political philosophy, In 2017 she curated Manchester first trans arts festival in which 50 trans voices were heard and was part of the MIF opening event ‘What is The City but its people?’. Other credits include: Feste in Twelfth Night (The Royal viewing capitalism as an unnecessary evil and Exchange) Boy Meets Girl (BBC), Mum a short film co – created with Anne Marie O’Connor (winner of LGBT soon wrote The Communist Manifesto which Short film London independent film festival) Sounds Like She (BBC Radio 3). was able to show for the first time the essential features and laws of capitalism as a class-based LT1 MET TALK FT JEN YOCKNEY MBE Jen Yockney is one of the most prominent bisexual community activists in the UK, having worked on giving social system of production and exchange. 14/11/2018 4 pm — 5pm bisexual communities support and voice for the past twenty-plus years. That time has involved many levels of community work: frontline support at the UK’s oldest bisexual support group; publications and policy – making such as initiating meetings between the bi volunteer / activist community and GEO; and as a mentor actively reaching out to new volunteers to help bi groups and projects around the country blossom. In 2016 Jen received the MBE for ‘Services To The Bisexual Community’, the first such and the first time the title Mx appeared in the Honours List.

LT1 MET TALK FT RUSSELL T. DAVIES 14/11/2018 Russell T. Davies was born in Swansea in 1963. A graduate of Oxford University, he completed the BBC Direc- 3pm — 4pm tor’s course before becoming a TV producer. He started writing whilst working in the Manchester department Things to do of Children’s BBC and has gone on to create several award-winning series including the ground-breaking Queer as Folk, Bob and Rose for which he won the British Comedy Award for Writer of the Year and Best Comedy Drama, The Second Coming for which he won the RTS Award for Best Network Drama and Broadcast Award’s Best Single Drama. He went on to revive the classic British science fiction series Doctor Who which received numerous awards and for which Russell won the BAFTA for Best Drama Series, and Torchwood for which he won the BAFTA Cymru for Best Drama Series. He has since created the trilogy Cucumber, Banana and Tofu for which he won the BAFTA for Best Drama Writer and BPG Innovation Award in 2016 and most recently adapted A Very English Scandal on BBC 1. — Volunteer with the LGBT Foundation — Visit the Friedrich Engels statue at Tony Wil- LT1 MELANIE TEBBUTT — MEET THE PROF son Place which was transported in 2017 from 06/02/2019 Melanie was the first in her family to receive a university education and has has never lost the desire to teach, — Help a young person living in the North West the Poltava region of eastern Ukraine 1 pm — 2pm research and spread the word about learning to as many people as possible. Her research focuses on the role of working-class women in the family economy, particularly their use of credit and the pawnbroker. It subse- stay safe and reach their potential through quently explored gossip networks in working class neighbourhoods and institutions. More recently, she has Proud Trust — Join Jonathan Scofield for The Friedrich En- been researching and teaching the history of youth and exploring its implications for young people growing gels & Karl Marx Birthday Extravaganza Tour up in the present day. — LGBT- HERITAGE TRAIL — Visit the desk and alcove where Karl Marx LT1 GIDEON KOPPEL — MEET THE PROF 06/02/2019 Gideon Koppel is an artist and filmmaker, whose work has been screened internationally and exhibited in gal- — Suffragette city: take a tour of 10 Manchester and Friedrich Engels worked at Chetham’s Li- 3 pm — 4pm leries from Tate Modern, to MoMA New York. His first work for broadcast television was ‘Jones’ – a maverick places that made Emmeline Pankhurst a polit- brary in 1845 BBC drama, styled as a German expressionist film. Koppel won the 2010 Guardian First Feature Film Award for his critically acclaimed ‘sleep furiously’ which has a soundtrack by Aphex Twin. The novelist John Banville ical pioneer described ‘sleep furiously’ as ‘simply, a masterpiece’. He is Professor of Film at Manchester School of Art and an Associate Fellow at Green Templeton, University of Oxford. — Visit and volunteer at the Pankhurst Centre LT1 MET TALK FT GULWALI PASSARLY Gulwali Passarlay is an Afghan political refugee currently residing in the UK. He left Afghanistan in 2006 and — Visit the Peoples History Museum as they 06/02/2019 4 pm — 5pm graduated with a degree in Politics from the University of Manchester. Now undertaking his MPA at Coventry mark the centenary of the Representation of University, CTPSR in Global Diversity Governance. He has recently founded ‘My Bright Kite’ CIC to empower refugee youth and create awareness about the challenges asylum seekers and refugees face in their host so- the People Act (1918) with ‘Represent! Voices ciety. A Global Youth Ambassador for global children’s charity Theirworld, Gulwali has taken a long history 100 years On’ of campaigning and leadership roles, including being the President of the United Afghan Peace Movement, Chairperson of the Afghan Youth Movement, Patron of the Separated Child Foundation, Commissioner of The Children’s Society, and Ambassador of various organisations. He has told his story of life as a refugee in his autobiography: “The Lightless Sky: A Twelve-Year-Old Refugee’s Harrowing Escape from Afghanistan”.

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WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE THIS STRAND? Manchester’s landscape is constantly regener- ating itself, just by observing the many cranes dotted around the Manchester skyline it is obvi- ous that the city is still evolving. Regeneration has been key to Manchester’s identity, from ‘cottonopolis’ which transformed a small market town into the cotton capital of the world, up to the regeneration and repurpose of the city centre and the Northern Quarter.

WHAT WILL IT COVER? This strand will concentrate on urban and economic regeneration in Manchester focussing on the earliest and most important period for regeneration of the city, Cottonopolis, up until the redefining regeneration of the city itself and its Norther Quarter. Manchester is constantly evolving whether it be in the manufacturing of the popular culture city or learning and improving on projects like Hulme, it is certain that Manchester will always be in a state of flux. Regeneration also raises issues such as gentrification and social inequality which will be touched in this section.

EXPLORE There will be a series of talks, visits, going on across the city linked to this strand to help inspire your project.

PROJECT IDEAS Your group / individual project could be in different formats such as blogs, podcasts, posters, films, new articles, e-journals, brochure, booklet etc.

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— Is Manchester losing its industrial soul to re- The Manchester Bee The Manchester Ship Canal THE GENTRIFICATION OF MANCHESTER’S generation? The Manchester working bee symbol was adapt- An untouched piece of Manchester’s industrial POP CULTURE — Can regeneration solve inequality in the city? ed during the Industrial Revolution in honor past are the canals that run through the city. Manchester: Pop Cult City — Explore the various styles/ subcultures within of the hard-working Mancuntions who drove The Manchester Ship Canal was built in 1894 to The Smiths to Oasis , Coronation Street to Man- the city Manchester to the international front runner of cope with the demands of the industrial revolu- chester United, Factory Records to Canal Street- the Industrial Revolution. tion. The canals were key to commercial imports to name a few cultural artefacts that have gone Most recently it has been used as a symbol of and exports and were fundamental in defining on to shape not only the symbolic transformation tenacity and resilience of Manchester in the Manchester as the Cotton Capital of the world. of Manchester, but also the physcial structure face of adversity. Look out for the bees dotted As the cotton industry declines so did the com- of the city. The economic impact it has had on about in Manchester’s architecture! mercial usage of the canals as they struggled the city is immeasurable. to facilitate modern ships. The canals have re- LISTEN SOUNDBITE Manchester and the Industrial Revolution De – Industrialisation mained dormant ever since, however, Peel Ports Manchester was at the forefront of cotton pro- The events of World War 1 devastated Manches- Ltd. Have recently started an effort to regener- The Hacienda duction during the late 18th and 19th Century- terr’s cotton monopoly. As Manchester focussed ate the canal to the frustration of some critics. The Hacienda was an infamous superclub earning its title of ‘Cottonopolis’. Manchester its efforts on the war, international competition that pioneered the Madchester house scene. evolved from a small market town, to a thriv- overtook it. By the end of the war, Manchester ‘There’s no place like Hulme’ Its movement stiumlated the night-time cul- ing metropolis , and exploded into global con- was struggling to keep up. By the mid – 1960s In the wake of deindustrialised Manchester, ture as many more night clubs followed in its sciousness. Regeneration of the city was key most of the mills and warehouses were for sale housing slums, housing the working class of course rejuvenating previosuly bleak areas of to coping with the demands of the industrial or rent; poignant reminders of Manchester’s Manchester, were a common sight. Yet in areas Manchester. revolution: the canals were developed, grand once prosperous past. of poverty, a strong sense of community thrived WATCH VIDEO cotton mills and warehouses multiplies across The city was plunged into poverty, as jobs were The Hulme Crescents The Hacienda closed due to financial issues in the municipality, and the world’s first inter – city taken from the city. According to Urban Regen- The slums in Hulme were particularly notorious 1997 and luxury flats were built on its site. Gen- train link between Manchester and Liverpool eration in the UK it took only 13 years from 1971 and the in the early 1970’s the slums were de- trification is prevalent across Manchester with was constructed. Iconic buildings like the Royal to 1983 to cut manufacturing jobs by a third. molished and a high density housing scheme other legendary venues following suite such as Exchange were built to facilitate the commercial The mass scale of unemployment in Manchester called the ‘Hulme Crescents’ rehomes residents. The twisted Wheel, the home of norther soul be- deals that powered the industrial revolution. happened suddenly. It was clear regeneration The scheme was a failure from start to finish, ing developed as a budget hotel and even more Manchester’s economy and reputation boomed. was needed to encourage investment in the city. and became a symbolic of inner city depriva- recently Sankey’s also being turned into flats. tion in Manchester. They fractured an existing The venues and movements that defined Man- community and are an example of regeneration chester as a pop cult city, which started out as gone awry. They were demolished in 1194, 22 a counter culture movement, have been appro- years after they were constructed. priated as a cultural asset. Some argue that it WATCH VIDEO has taken the edge out of the city, and instead replaced it with luxury flats and chain coffee Following the demolition Manchester City Coun- shops. Northern Quarter / (N4 or cil received government funding to regenerate https://capitadiscovery.co.uk/mmu/ Hulme. Cooperation between local authority items/1615466?query=Dave+Haslam&result- and private and public groups meant it would sUri=items%3Fquery%3DDave%2BHaslam NQ) / area of Manchester be rebuilt with the values of the community in mind and to the extent that it could re – estab- lish itself. TO THE NORTHERN QUARTER… city centre, defined and ‘Homes for Change’ a community led housing REGENERATION IN THE 1990S cooperative which was unique not only in its The city centre architecture but also the process in which it The fervour of regeneration took over the city named in the 1990s as was made. The medium-rise blocks reflect the following the failed Summer Olympic bid and diverse community and were practical truly suit- 1996 IRA bomb that ravaged the city. The Man- ing the residents. The project was a success chester Arndale, Royal Exchange and Corn part of the regeneration and showed that regeneration could work for Exchange buildings were partially rebuilt, and all parties involved where residents were con- sites such as the Manchester Arena and The and gentrification of sulted in the process. Velodrome were built. Spinningifields, Manchester’s business district did not formally exist until London Properties Manchester. Ltd. Invested into the area driving employment

18 19 Schedule for into the city, making Manchester once again a RECLAIM: Ruth Ibegbuna, founder and out- prosperous city. going Chief Exec of the Reclaim Project about Cottonopolis to the NQ working class teenagers, young people in the PODCAST St Anns: Roger Ward of Mr Tom’s city centre, funding charities and lots more Chophouse and Revd Nigel Ashworth of St https://soundcloud.com/cottonmouthmanches- Ann’s Church about the history of St Ann’s Man- ter/episode-26-reclaim-project chester. Church and pub, the development of LT1 DAVID TYLER — MEET THE PROF the city, the first oil boom and the importance The Northern Quarter 10/10/2018 David joined the Department of Clothing Design and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University in 3 pm — 4pm 1979, now known as Manchester Fashion Institute. He has pursued a number of research interests related to of memorials... https://soundcloud.com/cotton- The Northern Quarter, especially Oldham Street, responsive manufacturing (arising from my own PhD), team – working, systems modelling and new product mouthmanchester/episode-08-st-anns was formerly Manchester’s prime High Street. development. These projects were funded by EPSRC and the DTI. His current research interests are in new product development, PPE, sustainability issues affecting apparel, PODCAST King Street: King Street remains Man- Following deindustrialisation in nearby areas mobile e-commerce, wearable technologies and textile digital printing. chester’s premier shopping destination. In this and the construction of the Manchester Arn- episode, we chat to Manchester historian and dale in the 1970s, activity in the area began to LT1 MET TALK FT KEMOY WALKER — AMBASSADOR FOR MANCHESTER AND MOSS SIDE tour guide Jonathan Schofield about the history dwindle. 10/10/2018 Kemoy Walker is a prominent Youth Worker and Ambassador for Manchester and Moss Side. His work in 4 pm — 5pm Manchester helps young people; creating a voice and helping them with their aspirations especially around of the street, its ups and downs and how it might Together with local businesses, Manchester Performing Arts. In 2012 he was named as a youth ambassador for the suburb by Manchester City Council. develop in the future. https://soundcloud.com/ City Council began a regeneration project in That same year he met the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh during the Diamond Jubilee. And just last year his achievements were recognised by the Prime Minister with a Point of Light award. cottonmouthmanchester/episode-05-king-street the area in the 1990s. Altering the planning He also runs a popular performing arts group called KYSO who do beatboxing, singing and dancing and were policies so that buildings could offer a mixed use recently featured in a massive Co-Op Christmas advert in 2017! Inequality purpose appealed to start – ups and the creative Manchester’s physical facelift is seen as an indi- industries. Investments from bars to art galleries LT1 MICHAEL SYMMONS ROBERTS — MEET THE PROF Michael Symonns Roberts is an award winning writer. cator of the thriving powerhouse of The North. poured into the areas. 21/11/2018 1 pm — 2pm His poetry has won the Forward Prize, the Costa Poetry . However, issues such as increasing homeless Prize and the Whitbread Poetry Award, and been shortlisted for the Griffin International Poetry Prize and the T.S. Eliot Prize. He has received major awards from the Arts Council and the Society of Authors. He is a Fellow population in the inner city, the high proportion Northern Quarter: Talk with Hayley Flynn, tour of the Royal Society of Literature, and of the English Association. of residents employed in relatively low paid re- guide and owner of the Skyliner blog about the tail jobs and the largest resident – workplace history of the Northern Quarter, the art of selling LT1 MET TALK FT JASON BAILEY wage gap of England’s core cities perhaps sug- monkeys, the importance of street art, how to 21/11/2018 Jason Bailey is one half of the owner/operator team of GRUB. GRUB is a street food and drinks events company 3 pm — 4pm founded in 2014 after a successful run as street food traders. The focus of the events is always providing an gest that the impact of regeneration has been make a place distinctive and what’s coming next inclusive, festival style atmosphere supported by exceptional food and drink supplied by truly independent quite modest. https://soundcloud.com/cottonmouthmanches- producers and chefs. In addition to this GRUB is committed to assisting and mentoring street food traders in ter/episode-20-northern-quarter-history order to support the grass roots food drink community of Manchester whilst working out of re-purposed often neglected and forgotten areas of the city.

LT1 MET TALK FT IAN SIMPSON 21/11/2018 Born and raised in North Manchester, Ian is a passionate advocate for his home city and raising the profile of 4 pm — 5pm the Northern Powerhouse. Ian co – founded SimpsonHaugh with Rachel Haugh in 1987, a design – led architectural practice which has played a major part in the regeneration of Manchester, contributing many master- plans, developments and buildings, including Beetham Hilton Tower, Urbis and Two St Peter’s. Things to do Ian supports revitalising cities using contemporary architectural language and high quality design. He cham- pions tall, mixed use, high density, sustainable and viable propositions, which engender a sense of community through identity, and act as symbols of civic pride, confidence and ambition. As a tall building resident him- self, Ian understands first – hand the benefits of urban, high density living.

LT1 ALICE KETTLE — MEET THE PROF 13/02/2019 Alice Kettle is a contemporary textile/fibre artist based in the UK. She has established a unique area of practice 3 pm — 4pm by her use of a craft medium, consistently and on an unparalleled scale.Her stitched works, many the size of — Visit Quarry Bank Mill which resembles — Visit the Museum of Science and Industry huge figurative tapestries, exploit the textures and effects made possible through the harnessing of a mechan- ical process to intuitive and creative ends. many of the textile mill that put Manchester at and see how Manchester has evolved since She is currently a Professor in Textile Arts in MIRIAD Manchester School of Art at Manchester Metropolitan the forefront of cotton production the Industrial Revolution University. Her work is represented in various public collections such as the Crafts Council London, the Whit- worth Art Gallery in Manchester, the Museo Internationale delle Arti Applicate Oggi, Turin, Italy. Commis- sions include the National Library of Australia, the Scottish High Court in Edinburgh, Gloucester and Winchester — Visit Stockport’s Air Raid shelters and see — See Manchester’s Gothic Library, which Cathedrals and the School of Music & Drama at Manchester University. what life was life for Mancunians during war- holds letters by some of Manchester’s most time notable literary, figures LT1 MET TALK FT CARL AUSTIN – BEHAN 13/02/2019 Former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Carl Austin Behan, born in Crumpsall, North Manchester, left school at the 4 pm — 5pm age of 16, worked in various retail roles before joining the RAF as a Firefighter at the age of 19. Whilst serving — Visit Salford’s Lads Club which has stood for in the RAF, he was awarded various awards including The Royal Humane Society Bronze Award for rescuing over 100 years and even served as background a pilot from a burning Hawk Aircraft. He was dismissed from the RAF in 1997 as it was deemed my sexuality was “incompatible with service life”. Then he went on to join Greater Manchester Fire Service in 1998. Left for the inside cover of The Smith’s highly ac- the Fire Service to set up a promotions company. Then in 2010 went on to set up a cleaning company. In 2001, claimed album The Queen Is Dead Carl was crowned Mr Gay UK, elected to the Council in May 2011 and elected as Manchester’s youngest and first openly gay Lord Mayor in 2016 / 2017.

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WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE THIS STRAND? Manchester is a cosmopolitan city with many communities and ethnic groups. It is also recognised as the most linguistically diverse city in Western Europe with over 200 languages being spoken. Some people are born here; some people come here and each one helps shape Manchester into what it is today.

WHAT WILL IT COVER? The strand includes many topics relating to Manchester’s cultural identity, from different perspectives, including migration, communities, culture and language. You will look at how Man- chester is an evolving city with many diverse communities and because of this, it has become a booming multicultural city – helping boost the economy.

EXPLORE There will be a series of tours, visits, going on across the city linked to this strand to help inspire your project.

PROJECT IDEAS Your group project could be in different formats such as blogs, podcasts, posters, films, new articles, e – journals, brochure, booklet etc. If you have any queries, you can speak to your personal tutor — Make a podcast about use of slang across different areas

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— Create experiences of a language teacher According to a study in 2004, there was a big The curry mile features a rich and diverse range the Manchester Irish were very well integrated volunteer (Pros, Cons) shift in the reason for immigration to Manches- of cuisines reflecting the wide range of people especially in comparison to the Welsh or Scots. — Make a poster about who is the Mancunian ter. So many positive reasons such as study and who have immigrated to Manchester. It has This can be attributed to various factors such — Explore ‘Global Manchester’ and produce a employment have attracted people from around been a focal point of Manchester in the late as higher numbers, distinctive region, history poster/collage of the pictures you have taken/ the world. Between 2010 and 2011 there was a 1970s by which point many of the predominantly and cultural traditions. Manchester has its own various evidence taken across the city large increase in the number of Chinese student Pakistani immigrants had settled down in the Irish World Heritage Centre, which is a major — Explore the presence/impact of a certain com- immigrating reflecting the excellent higher edu- city. It is thought to be the largest concentra- conference and events venue and major hub munity in Manchester and produce a poster/ cation that the city can offer. More people have tion of South Asian restaurants outside of the for the Irish community in Northwest England collage about it become attracted to the city for employment, sub – Indian content. and offers a diverse programme of traditional — Write a creative piece from the point of view of education and lifestyle as Manchester is seen cultural activities covering Irish dance, music, someone who has just migrated to Manchester as a more desirable place to live. Immigration is Chinatown and Irish language groups. Find out more here. beneficial to both Britain and those who come Manchester’s Chinatown is at the heart of city The Manchester Irish Festival is also the biggest Podcast by Rob Drummond here. We can share language, music, food and and is the third biggest Chinatown in Europe in the UK and among the biggest in the world. Senior lecturer in the department of Language, fashion. reflecting Manchester’s thriving Chinese/Asian Linguistics and TESOL. community. Afro – Caribbean Community Listen to why Rob likes to work in Manchester Communities After the Second World War, Manchester saw In the 1950s and 1960s, Britain saw an influx in as a Sociolinguist and use the rich resource of Manchester’s status as an international city is an influx of Chinese immigrants and in 1948, the immigrant from West Indies. Moss Side became accents and dialects around the city. a rich and important part of the city’s history. first Chinese restaurant opened in Manchester. a key area of black settlement however many It has attracted visitors from across the globe There is an impressive arch that was erected of them did face adversity due to racism and Migration both as a place of refuge and as a city full of new in 1987; just one year after Manchester was social deprivation. Many people found hope and Manchester has been attracting people from and exciting opportunities. These communities twinned with the city of Wuhan. The area is strength through the church and formed many abroad since its inception by the Romans in 80 include South Asian, East Asian, Afro – Caribbe- home to many restaurants, stores, bakeries and of their own successful establishments. Today A.D., but it was the industrial revolution that an and Jewish. These communities are spread there is even a Chinese Art Centre. In 2013, the many Afro-Caribbean residents still reside in provoked large – scale immigration, beginning across the Manchester. You can read more about Bank of East Asia opened its first Manchester Moss Side but the area has been regenerated with Irish migrants taking up work in the mills them and their history in this section. branch here reflecting the area’s reputation as a and the area was even featured in the Guardi- and followed by Jewish migrants fearing per- place of great opportunity. It is host to Chinese an’s Let’s Move To series. Since 1972 Manches- secution. Moving ahead to the mid-20th Cen- The Curry Mile in Manchester businesses but many other East Asian overseas ter has also been host to an annual Caribbean tury, migrants generally arrived in the country Wimslow Road in Rusholme has become known businesses including Thai, Japanese, Nepali, Carnival celebrating the rich and diverse culture because of problems in their country of birth, as the ‘Curry Mile’. In the 1970s, Manchester Vietnamese, Singaporean and Malaysian. the Caribbean has to offer. such as war, discrimination, poverty. People saw an influx of South Asian (Pakistan, Bang- who migrated from 1971 – 2003 were mainly ladesh, India) immigrants many of whom built Jewish Community Manchester as a Place of Refuge from Bangladesh, followed by Ugandan born communities in Longsight and Rusholme. In- Manchester has had a notable Jewish commu- From the earliest points in history, Manchester Asians, Vietnamese, Iranians, Iraqis, Afghans, itially they went to work in textile mills and nity since the late 18th century. The first syna- has been a place of refuge for many immigrants Rwandans, Zimbabweans, Somalians, Angolans, factories however many went on to open their gogue was a rented room, now the city is home whom have had to flee their own countries to Bosnians, Kosovans and Albanians. own businesses. to many prominent synagogues. In the early find a place of safety. Charities such as Refugee 19th Century, immigrants from Germany and Action have supported those in need from Vi- Holland joined many of whom were Jewish. etnamese refugees in 1981 to helping support Many found homes in Manchester’s semi-rural Syrian refugees today. Greater Manchester is suburbs such as Cheetham Hill. Many places home to one in four Asylum seekers in the UK such as Prestwich still have a vibrant Jewish and there are continued effort to support and community today and Manchester even has home refugees whom are an important part of its own Jewish Museum featuring stories from the community. More information can be found Manchester has recently Manchester’s Jewish community. here and here. Manchester Irish Community Culture recognised as one of Manchester’s Irish community play an important Culture is a way of life of a group of people. part in the history of the city. In 1841 a tenth of Culture is the characteristics and knowledge the city’s population was Irish living in a slum of a particular group of people, encompassing Europe’s fastest growing area in Ancoats known as ‘Little Ireland’ howev- language, religion, cuisine, social habits, mu- er this still offered a better life for many Irish im- sic and arts. Manchester has been one of the migrants, whom had become impoverished due country’s major cultural cities. Indeed in many cities. to the Potato famine. By the early 20th century, senses, it has been considered after London to

24 25 Schedule for be Britain’s ‘City of Culture’. In a multilingual content has caused Urdu to become one of the and multicultural city, ideas are exchanged and most widely spoken languages in Manchester, International City creativity grows. It is a city of cultural richness, alongside English. The independent reports that economic development and communication. It it is estimated half of Manchester’s adult popu- looks outwards to other cultures and cities. lation is multilingual, with an additional four in Manchester has a rich history of diversity and every ten young people being able to converse in culture. Manchester has so many different com- multiple languages. Manchester Central Library LT1 BLACK PANTHER FILM SCREENING AND DEBATE munities, nationalities, multilingual people, all has many books available in other languages so 24/10/2018 King T’Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as 1pm — 4pm his country’s new leader. However, T’Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions with- of which are good reasons to call Manchester a speakers can read books in their mother tongue in his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team multicultural city. There are wide collections of or in a new language, they are learning. up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakandan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war. different cultures in Art galleries, museums and From an economic perspective, Manchester has Featuring an exclusive talk afterwards. exhibits within Manchester. You can explore good trade links with many other countries such how cultures have changed over time. You can as China and Middle Eastern countries. Good LT2 MET TALK FT RABBI SILVERMAN AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SAM GONTARZ use the collections to investigate issues associ- relations with our European allies are essential 24/10/2018 Sam Gontarz, was born in Lodz, Poland on 6th July 1929. He was sent to Auschwitz in July 1944 on his own 4 pm — 5pm after being separated from his family. He spent 2 years in DP camps in Germany and was finally brought to ated with cultural identity or learn about new to maintain a good climate. In 2015, a Chinese England in July 1947 with the last transport of Boys. cultures you’re unfamiliar with. consortium invested £265M to buy a 13% stake Culture can be seen through arts, architecture, in Manchester City Football Club. Therefore, LT1 MET TALK FT HEART & PARCEL museums, music, theatre, literature and sport. language skills are necessary to converse with 05/12/2018 At Heart & Parcel, we bring women from migrant communities together by making dumplings and developing 3pm — 4pm ESOL skills. Making dumplings involves many hands, communication and teamwork. We use this process as Manchester has very rich resources for enthu- overseas trade partners. a method to engage with women using English as the medium. siastic students, explorers and researchers to This new informal approach to ESOL allows women to develop their skills and realise their potential, giving space to explore these hidden resources whilst making friends across communities along the way. learn more about different cultures. Project Ideas At Heart & Parcel we strongly believe there needs to be greater support and respect for women from com- Here you can watch a video and make your munities across Manchester. We believe migrant communities should be valued on their wealth of previous experiences and wisdom, rather than their value be measured by the English language skills that they have Why is Linguistic Diversity an Important Part own version. This the first Flash Mob event not yet acquired. of Manchester? that took place in Manchester, and was organ- Manchester is considered a multilingual city. ized by Greek and Cypriot students. Greek flash LT1 OLA UDUKU — MEET THE PROF Up to 200 languages are spoken by residents mob takes place in various cities across the UK 05/12/2018 Ola Uduku took up a Professorship in Architecture at the Manchester School of Architecture in 2017. Prior to 4 pm — 5pm this she was Reader in Architecture, and Dean International for Africa, at Edinburgh University. Her research in greater Manchester including Urdu, Arabic, each year, where students dance to a traditional specialisms are in the history of educational architecture in Africa, and the contemporary issues related to Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, Polish, Punja- Greek song ‘Zorbas’. Choreographers, dancers social infrastructure provision for minority communities in cities in the ‘West’ and ‘South’. She is currently bi and Somali. Migration from the sub-Indian and organizers tried to give an idea to the Eng- engaged in developing postgraduate research and teaching links in architecture urbanism, heritage and con- servation between West African Architecture schools and those in North West England. lish community of their traditions and country. She has in the past published in the areas of African Architecture, African Diaspora Studies, Gated Communi- ties, and environmental design teaching pedagogies.

LT1 MET TALK FT DAWN ARCHER 27/02/2019 Dawn’s areas of expertise include pragmatics, corpus linguistics and the discursive practices of the English 1pm — 2pm courtroom. She also has a growing interest in the language of emotion and has been investigating the linguis- Things to do tic performance of emotion, credibility and deception in a range of contexts. LT1 ANDREW HUNT — MEET THE PROF 27/02/2019 Andrew Hunt is a curator and writer based in London and Manchester, and is currently Professor of Fine 3pm — 4pm Art and Curating at Manchester Metropolitan University. Between 2016 and 2017 he founded and directed the contemporary art festival Reading International and was a Research Fellow at Kingston University. His doctoral thesis ‘Six Years in the Development of a Contemporary Art Institution: Focal Point Gallery 2008 to 2014’ concentrated on strategies for the expansion of an independently-minded publicly – funded UK visual art organisation in a period of austerity after the financial crisis. Since the early 2000s, he has worked on intimate — Visit the International Society and get in- — Explore Chinese contemporary culture at the solo exhibitions with significant international artists as well as high profile designers on projects that range volved in their projects as an ambassador. Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art from minor printed ephemera to major publications, exhibition design and new branding for art institutions.

LT1 MET TALK FT MOHAMMED AMIN MBE — Attend the Caribbean Carnival of Manchester 27/02/2019 Since the age of 2, Mohammed Amin has always lived within two miles of MMU’s campus. — Join or start up your own nationality or culture 4 pm — 5pm From the slums of Moss Side, Amin attended grammar school and went on to read mathematics at Clare Col- lege, Cambridge and then a PGCE from Leeds University. Professionally Amin is a chartered accountant, a society at the Union chartered tax adviser and a qualified corporate treasurer. In 1990 he became the first Muslim to be admitted to — Visit the Manchester Jewish Museum. the Price Waterhouse partnership in the UK. — Attend activities celebrating other cultures Amin devotes his retirement to making the world a better place. — Visit the Irish World Heritage Centre. in Geoffrey Manton Atrium on our International strand days — Explore China Town.

26 The Home Magazine 2018. The Home Magazine 2018. Northern Powerhouse — noun / devolved political and economic power redressing the North – South economic imbalance, and to attract investment into northern cities and towns

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE THIS STRAND? This is a dynamic and contemporary topic to undertake for your home project. It examines Manchester, an international city that has the biggest economy in the north but also a range of growing social problems such as the largest homeless population outside of Manchester. The concept, introduced by the Conservative government, aiming to encourage a healthy economy in the North, centred around Man- chester. Some have welcomed this, inviting the positives that will come out of it, but it raises the question of do social issues need to be addressed for Manchester to hold on to the title of ‘Northern Powerhouse’? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoHrRcK- IBKw

WHAT WILL IT COVER? The strand looks at three aspects of the Northern Powerhouse Debate. It looks at Manchester’s digital and creative industry, which is rapidly growing. It touches on the development of Me- dia City becoming the media hub of the country.

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Finally it looks at homelessness in Manchester doing this. Welcome to Digital Manchester ous growth and have become staples of high and what is (or isn’t) being done to combat this — Make a poster on Manchester’s digital and In this section, you will get a chance to look street fashion. growing issue. creative industries. at some of Manchester’s biggest and growing Manchester is also a forefront for high-end fash- — Create a podcast about the positives and neg- digital companies. ion with up and coming designers such as Man- EXPLORE atives of the Northern Powerhouse. The digital and creative industries have ben- chester Met’s own Nabil El – Nayal, who recently There will be a series of talks and workshops — Produce a blog about whether Manchester is efitted from the Northern Powerhouse using designed a piece especially for international going on around the city to help and inspire you the Northern Powerhouse Manchester’s deep – rooted history as an indus- chart – topper Lorde’s Melodrama World Tour. with your project. trial city. The city’s digital community expected Fashion is just another example of Manchester’s to create 23,000 jobs over the next decade and booming and fast-growing creative industries. PROJECT IDEAS across Manchester’s three universities, there — Can Issues such as growing inequality and are 7,200 creative/media students and an addi- Homelessness in Manchester homelessness coexist with Manchester’s am- tional 6,000 students in computer – based stud- Homelessness is a serious issue across the bitious future and still be considered a pow- ies. With skyrocketing rent prices in London, whole country but in Manchester it seems to be erhouse? Manchester is becoming a lucrative alternative an ever-growing problem facing the city. With — How important are digital and creative indus- for many Media and computing graduates as over 3,200 people being homeless or in tem- tries to Manchester? Social Media plays an ever – increasing role in porary accommodation (an estimated 1 in 146 — What features of Manchester justify its rep- marketing and our lives. people), Manchester has the largest homeless utation as the Northern Powerhouse? Listen to this podcast where Richard Eskins population outside of London. In Salford alone, — How can students help in the fight against talks about Manchester Met’s links with digital there are over 325 homeless people. Homeless- homelessness? and creative industries and why it is an exciting ness in Manchester has increased 13-fold since time to work in Manchester at the moment. 2010 when the Conservative Government an- We want you to be creative and pick any plat- Richard Eskins, senior lecturer in the depart- nounced a number or austerity measures includ- form that you think answers the question the ment of Information and Communications. ing cuts to housing programs and wages, forcing best. Some potential project ideas may be: many people onto the street. Andy Burnham, Produce a blog on how students can get in- From Granada TV to Media City the Greater Manchester mayor prioritised bat- volved in fighting homelessness. You could even A waterfront destination with digital creativity, tling homelessness as one of his key pledges volunteer and blog your personal experiences learning and leisure at its heart, Media City is in his manifesto. home to BBC, ITV, Dock 10, The Lowry, Coro- It does however raise the question of wheth- nation Street and the Imperial War Museum. er or not Manchester can truly claim to be the The Conservative government announced it Northern Powerhouse. Whilst there are booming would invest £78M into Manchester’s creative industries and millions being invested into the economy in 2016’s Autumn statement. The cor- city, there is a dark underbelly. People are being nerstone of plans for the ‘northern powerhouse’ forced to sleep on the streets in harsh weather is a development known as the Factory. The conditions and these numbers are increasing The digital and creative Factory will be an artist led, creative hub on a year on year. Is Manchester a Northern Power- site west of the City Centre that was once home house or does it need to resolve its increasing to Coronation Street. socio-economic problems first? industries have benefitted The project has been deemed a success by many and has helped transform the landscape and skyline of Salford. The project which started Resources from the Northern construction in 2007, won the 2015 award for Talk with Eleanor Watts of Riverside Housing, ex- best Regeneration Project of the Year at the rough sleeper Jo Wilson and Alex King of CityCo MIPIM awards and millions continue to be in- about the rise in rough sleeping in Manchester Powerhouse using vested in this project. city centre, the impact of Spice and what people Manchester as a Northern Fashion Capital can do to help. https://soundcloud.com/cotton- Manchester’s deep – Manchester has also developed an increasing mouthmanchester/episode-02-rough-sleeping fashion industry in recent years. It is home to rough sleeping, we talk to Viv Slack of Street brands such as Misguided, which saw its rev- Support about the genesis of the app, how it’s rooted history as an enue rise to £55M last year and includes fans evolved and continues to grow and how tech such as Ellie Goulding, Nicole Scherzinger and can help solve social problems. Taylor Swift. Other companies such as BooHoo https://soundcloud.com/cottonmouthmanches- industrial city. and PrettyLittleThing have also seen continu- ter/episode-16-street-support

30 31 Schedule for Northern Ivan Lewis MP and Cllr Beth Knowles, the leads on Mayor Andy Burnham’s homelessness team Powerhouse talk about how the situation is changing, whether it’s getting worse, and what the Mayor can do about it. https://soundcloud.com/cottonmouthmanchester/episode-15-rough-sleeping-2 LT1 MET TALK FT ATUL BENSAL (SHEILA BIRD GROUP) Salford City Mayor. Paul Dennett has been City 17/10/2018 Atul Bansal, the co – founder of the Sheila Bird Group epitomises his motto, ‘love what you do’ and breathes life 3 pm — 4pm and love into every one of his projects. Known for his magnetic energy, his creativity and frank and honest Mayor of Salford for just over a year. Here he approach, he understands the effects work spaces have on teams and a business. The Sheila Bird Group is an talks about what he does, the inspiration he interior design studio that breathe life and energy into work spaces to encourage people to talk, have fun and most importantly, love what they do. It is all about making noise for these businesses and creating and shap- finds in the people of Salford, his role in Andy ing working communities where thoughts and ideas are formed. Burnham’s cabinet, the issue of homeless- Every space Sheila Bird creates challenges the office norm, makes people think differently and creates spaces that business and its teams can be proud of. Over the past thirty years they have worked with some of the ness and the need for developers and compa- biggest brands in the UK and globally and won awards for its business changing spaces. nies investing in the city to give back. https:// soundcloud.com/cottonmouthmanchester/epi- LT1 MET TALK FT VIKAS SHAH MBE sode-11-salford-city-mayor 17/10/2018 Vikas S. Shah MBE is a serial-entrepreneur, investor, thinker and educator who has built businesses in diverse 4 pm — 5pm sectors around the world for almost 20 years. He is also a consultant and advisor to numerous entrepreneurs, business and organisations globally. He is frequently called-on to provide commentary and opinion, and has featured in media including: The Economist, Guardian, CNBC, BBC, Sky News, ITV News, the Telegraph, Bloomberg and the FT.

LT1 MET TALK FT MC TRIGGA 28/11/2018 Trigga real name Tundy smith was born in Moss Side Manchester. 3 pm — 4pm He is a pioneer in what we know today as Drums and Bass Music or DnB. Trigga picked up the Microphone at the tender age of 8 years old. He is now CEO of Sdc entertainment company which is one of the biggest brands on the scene. Shot in the streets of Moss Side in 1998 he lost his eye but that didn’t stop him from doing the music for the Commonwealth Games in 2002 for Queen and country. Trigga has gained global recognition as and Mc/performer and a recording artist. He has recieved numerous music accolades from around the world Including Best Album on iTunes 2015 with Zed Bias and Madd Again. Up to date Trigga has worked with other leading artists such as Wiley, Skepta, Giggs, Jme and many more.

LT1 MET TALK FT DANNY BROCKLEHURST 28/11/2018 Danny is a BAFTA and International Emmy winning screenwriter whose credits include Come Home, Safe, Or- 4 pm — 5pm dinary Lies, Exile, The Driver, and The Five. Danny wrote several episode of the Channel 4 series Shameless as well as contributing to Jimmy McGovern’s The Street and Accused. Things to do

— Sign up the Northern Powerhouse Newslet- — Donate your time, items or money to The ter and get the latest news Big Change

— Visit Media City UK – 20 Minutes by tram — Take a tour of The Northern Quarter

— Go see a show free as an audience member. Previous shows include Jeremy Kyle, Master- mind, the Voice and Let It Shine.

— Volunteer at a homelessness charity. Offer your skills and resources to local organisations. The Union advertise a variety of different roles with diverse organisations on their website.

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LT1 NONA MCDUFF OBE — INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES 20/02/2019 In 2017, Nona received an OBE for services to higher education. Nona is a panel member for the Government’s INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES 3 pm — 4pm Teaching Excellence Framework panel which makes judgements on the shape of excellence in learning and Manchester Met’s latest series features a range teaching and student support in higher education. Nona has served on the ministerial Social Mobility Advi- sory Group, addressed the all – party parliamentary group on diversity in HE, sits on the advisory boards of of speakers who have helped ignite social change two research projects and chairs the Higher Education Race Action Group which has over 300 members from and become leaders in their field. These talks institutions across the UK. Nona is the Director of Student Achievement at Kingston University. will highlight important social issues and help LT1 DR DEBORAH GABRIEL — INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES inspire students and staff alike to challenge the 20/02/2019 Dr Deborah Gabriel is a former journalist who has spent the last decade as an award-winning academic, status quo. 4 pm — 5pm achieving recognition both for her educational practice and research. She is currently based at Bournemouth University, where she lectures in politics, media and communication, specialising in social justice pedagogy and critical race pedagogy, teaching from a critical race/gender standpoint. Dr Gabriel specialises in qualita- tive – interpretative research using critical, transformative and emancipatory paradigms, heavily informed by BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE SERIES: Black feminism and critical race theory. She is the Founder and Director of Black British Academics, a project-oriented, consultancy-based network, focused on tackling racial inequality in higher education. Develop awareness of social issues and how you can combat them. Cultivate confidence in yourself; do not allow prejudices to hold you back Become inspired by individuals who share sim- ilarities with yourself and have made a positive change. Understand that everyone has the opportunity and ability to be successful in their fields.

Be conscious of the opportunities that are available to everyone

Giulietta Ellman

34 35 The Home Magazine 2018. The Gambia Development School 2019

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan Uni- versity is delighted to present the January 2019 Development School in partnership with Global Hands Leicester.

Attending the Gambia Development School is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will challenge you and encourage you to engage in a transformative learning process, impacting the way you perceive and interact with the world.

You will experience the hustle and bustle of Brikama market, decon- struct group observations on golden beaches and visit a range of cultural sites including the Kunta Kinteh Island slavery houses. You will also experience everything from volunteering on building projects to going on a short placement visit, relevant to your chosen studies or interests.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

— Visits to historical sites including Kunta Kinteh Island (formerly James Island), Fort Bullen and Gambia National Museum. — Learn about globalisation and cultural com- HOW TO APPLY petence. — Work with a village/community through a To register your interest in taking part in the participatory action approach to identify their Gambia Development School visit problems and develop solutions. www2.mmu.ac.uk/artshumanities/research/ — Embark on a placement with a local compa- community-scholarships/gambia/ ny or organisation. — Discover new approaches and ways of work- To take part in this trip you must meet Gam- ing with communities. bian immigration requirements. UK citizens do — Stay with a Gambian family for a day. not need a visa before travelling and flights — Test yourself to the limits and make new and accommodation will be booked by Global friends for life. Hands. Estimated travel dates: January 2019. Dates may be subject to change due to flight avail- ability.

If you have any questions or require further information contact Natalie Carragher on N.Car- [email protected]

37 like you to consider how we can create and sustain diverse As part of a large-scale national communities that celebrate equality and difference. How we can create a supportive culture that fights for victims of network of projects, Manchester discrimination at University and in Manchester. And how can Metropolitan University in we imagine other futures with art. partnership with the Students’ You could explore the negative side, the positive side, the voices of those who are not usually heard, a personal Union is delivering a film and experience, an imagined future or anything else that reflects arts festival which will explore the themes. hate crime and inclusivity as two This could take the form of: + Dialogue. opposing constructs. + Monologue. + Public recital of politically or socially important speeches. Manchester is a strong and diverse community and its resilience has been tested in the past year. We are proud to + Poetry. be part of a city that has responded to violence with love, + Spoken word performances. music and art. You are welcome to perform your own work or perform We have more in common than we do differences, and that’s pieces submitted by the creative writing programme of study. what we want to celebrate. Your work can be used in and around the event in the form This festival is all about exploring how to bring people of flash mob performances around campus as a way of together. And our students are at the heart of that. We’d advertising the festival. With your submission please specify how you would like it to be performed.

We require an expression of interest by Friday 22 June and If you would like to perform an original piece written by or you to submit your work to [email protected] by work collaboratively with our creative writing students this Thursday 20 September 2018. can be set up by David Shirley ([email protected]) and There are three cash prizes of £500 each James Draper ([email protected].) available for entries across the project for the most innovative and original production For more information visit: theunionmmu.org/arts-festival

A2-poster_ARTS-Festival-Theatre.indd 1 01/05/2018 11:49 The Home Magazine 2018. Faculty of Arts and Humanities 2019 Undergraduate Showcase & Conference

Annual event held on campus that provides Arts and Humanities un- dergraduates the opportunity to professionally present, perform, or demonstrate their work or research to the faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Mission of Showcase & Conference To honour the achievements of our undergrad- Registration uate students. 12 November – 7 December 2018 https://mmu.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/2019ugshow- Submissions case Options to submit and/or present on research or creative project from both university studies Timeline and personal projects and endeavors. — Register for Showcase You can make more than one submission how- — Registration: 12 November – 7 December 2018 ever, separate forms will need to be completed — Poster Printing Deadline: Friday 8 March 2019 for each offer. — Showcase set up: Friday 15 March (Please note students are required to set up their own Who can register? submission pieces) Undergraduate students from the Faculty of — Opening Ceremony: Monday 18 March Arts and Humanities in all fields of study with — Exhibitions, presentations, workshops and a research project or creative work are eligible guest speakers to participate in this event. — Closing Ceremony & Award Presentations: Friday 22 March

Faculty Student Awards Each year students within the faculty are rec- ognized for their outstanding work, commitment and passion for their degree. Both staff and students will be nominating students from the faculty for awards to be presented at the closing ceremony. Submissions to the Undergraduate Showcase will automatically be shortlisted for an Award.

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FACULTY STUDENT Outstanding Contribution to Arts, Humanities & Culture Do you know someone who is passionate about AWARDS / 22 March the arts and humanities? Perhaps they are a talented artist, poet, dancer or musician? Has their passion inspired you and maybe others to get involved? (All students who have contributed to the Faculty undergraduate Showcase are automatically shortlisted for this Award) and maternity; gender identity; race; religion The awards highlight the huge Outstanding Contribution to the Local or belief; sexual orientation)? Community Outstanding Fundraiser of the Year amount of talent and potential Our students contribute thousands of hours Do you know a student who generously devotes in the local community. This could be through their time to fundraise for a charity they are pas- supporting disadvantaged groups or by volun- sionate about? This might be through an event within the Faculty and the teering and working with a community project. they have organised or helped raise awareness for a particular cause. passion our students have for Outstanding Student Entrepreneur of the Year It takes an innovative and committed person Outstanding Contribution to Academic their subjects. with extraordinary self-motivation, vision and Communities passion to set up a business while at universi- Is there a Course Rep, peer mentor, ambassador They also aim to recognise and ty. This award aims to recognise our student or maybe a volunteer who you know makes a entrepreneurs’ hard work. real difference in the Faculty? This could be reward outstanding effort and through a student group or simply helping at a Outstanding Contribution to Media and Faculty – based event. This is an award for an showcase how our students Communications individual or group of students who have con- Some students take responsibility for delivering tributed to an event or project that has made have been able to apply skills information and news that they believe fellow a significant positive impact on the community students really need. Do you know a talented of students at Manchester Met University and such as Critical Thinking, journalist, photographer or someone who has the wider community. given you information that has made a real dif- Creativity and Communication ference to your life at university? Outstanding Academic Achievement Do you know a student who has completed or to real – life situations in order Outstanding International/Multicultural is currently involved in working on a significant Initiative of the Year research project, a thesis or scholarly paper, Do you know someone who has organised or presentation at a conference, or other scholarly to make a difference in our local contributed to a brilliant international or multi- work? Or do they demonstrate initiative, perse- cultural event/initiative? This award recognises verance, and the ability to overcome significant community. those who have helped celebrate the multicul- obstacles in attaining his/her degree tural community at MMU and beyond Staff and Students are invited Outstanding Placement of the year Award Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diver- An award for a student who as part of placement to nominate a student and you sity & Inclusivity or work-based learning activities, has excelled Some students go beyond to ensure that Man- and achieved above what is usually expected of can nominate the student for chester Met is a diverse and inclusive communi- a student on such an activity, by showing enthu- ty. Do you know someone who has developed or siasm and commitment to the organisation they multiple categories! Nominations promoted new initiatives or worked on projects have worked with, its ethos and its objectives to raise awareness of issues, or actively chal- do not have to be directly related lenges discrimination, or celebrates any of the The Home Festival Award protected characteristics (age; disability; gen- An award for a student who has engaged with to university studies. der; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy The Home Festival.

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