Congratulations to Keir Monteith KC, a @uomsalc.bsky.social Simon Industrial and Professional fellow, on his recent promotion to Honorary Professor of Law. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk... @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social @eithnequinn.bsky.social

Register for the first webinar in the joint University of Sharjah and @manchester.ac.uk: 'Empowering Muslim Women in Scientific Research'. 📅 Wed 24 Sept ⏰ 1-2.30pm (UK time) 📍 Online 🎟 Free – Booking required www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-islah-j...

Join @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social for an exhibition viewing and panel discussion on Joan Brossa, presented with Manchester and Barcelona UNESCO Cities of Literature. 📅 Wed 17 Sep ⏰ 4.15-6pm 📍 Sam Alex Building, SG.16 🎟 Free – Booking required Tickets and info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joan-bross...

Professor Sadiah Qureshi, a leading historian at The University of Manchester, has been awarded the prestigious Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture by the Royal Society in recognition of her research on science, race, empire and the history of extinction. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...

SALC wishes to congratulate Keir Monteith KC, a SALC Simon Industrial and Professional fellow, on his recent promotion to Honorary Professor of Law. Read more on our website: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

We are supporting applications to the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme. Submit your internal expression of interest by 10 November 2025 – selected applicants must complete the full application to the Leverhulme Trust by 19 February 2026. More info: www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...

Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival 📅 Sat 27 Sept ⏰ 11am-4pm 📍 Chetham's Library 🎟 Free – No booking required Be thrilled by keen-eyed birds of prey, entranced by historical re-enactors, and entertained by lively performers – plus stalls, a medieval fashion show and tournament!

The full @mcrlitfest.bsky.social programme has been announced – Celebrating 20 years of literary magic! We're excited to be hosting a series of partnership events with the Centre for New Writing and @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social Info and tickets: www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk #MLF25

👑📜 Did you know England’s first king secured his throne with… a piece of parchment? Dr Jonathan Tickle (@ticklejonathan.bsky.social) from @uomsalc.bsky.social tells the story of how a farmland lease became a masterclass in political strategy 1,100 years ago. 👇 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

'Holloway' – a new film produced by Claire O'Neill and Alice Hughes, and co-directed by Daisy-May Hudson (all UoM Alumni) – is showing at HOME: 📅 Thu 7 Aug ⏰ 6.15pm 🎟 £11.15 / £9.15 / £7.95 homemcr.org/whats-on/hol...

Our followers in London can catch Professor David Olusoga in conversation with former President of the USA Barack Obama: 📅 Wed 24 Sep ⏰ 6.30pm 📍 The O2 Arena Info and tickets: www.fane.co.uk/barack-obama

🧠New research from Dr João C. Magalhães, @jcmagalhaes.bsky.social, breaks down how journalism frames AI as unavoidable, though its course uncertain, and shapes public understanding. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l... @manchester.ac.uk @uomsalc.bsky.social

LAST CHANCE: Micropoetry Competition You have until midnight on Saturday 21 June to pen a mini masterpiece and submit it to our judging panel, led by Lemn Sissay. Enter now to for a chance to win the 1st prize of £500 or a runner up prize of £250. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/2...

Universally Mcr Festival 📅 Sat 14 Jun ⏰ 11am-4.30pm 📍 Oxford Road Campus 🎟 FREE (Some events require booking) We'll be demonstrating a video game about fast fashion, and you can vote for your favourite image from our UK-China International Photography Competition! universallymanchester.com/about/

The Centre for New Writing is partnering with @poetryireland.bsky.social to provide a residency opportunity for the winner of The Eavan Boland Award 2025. For full details of how to apply, check out the post below. Deadline: Monday 30 June, 5pm.

'The Others' by SALC's very own Sheena Kalayil is out now from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social – and there's a playlist to accompany the book! Launch event: 📅 Thu 19 Jun ⏰ 6.30-8pm 🎟 £4 (Free when purchasing a copy of the book!) 📍 @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-others...

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? Who discovered them? And why are they important? In @britishacademy.bsky.social's latest 10 Minute Talk, Professor Philip Alexander explores the history of the scrolls, and their role in uncovering the beginnings of Western Mysticism. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwtS...

For KS5 students: Prof @davidolusoga.bsky.social is at Factory Int’l, w/ his annual lecture, on 5 June: History Reimagined for A Changing World 🗓 5/06, 10 –12:30 Book free tickets here: ow.ly/e0zF50VWlUA @uomsalc.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @uomhums.bsky.social

🚨New article written by Vera Tolz, @stevhutch.bsky.social, @vitalykaz.bsky.social, and Sofia Tipaldou, published in @icahdq.bsky.social - "Disinformation as Process: Modelling the Lifecycle of Disinformation". @uomsalc.bsky.social @sabinamihelj.bsky.social @neilsadler.bsky.social

Head to Blackwell's TONIGHT to hear Ashley Thorpe, Tawseef Khan and Aniefiok Ekpoudom in conversation with Dr Muzna Rahman – an event celebrating authors from the Jhalak Prize 2025 long and shortlists! 📅 Mon 2 Jun ⏰ 6.30-8pm 🎟 £4 (Free with book purchase) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jhalak-pri...

Check out this fantastic visual summary of the fascinating conversations at our recent Research Showcase – created by the talented Jenny Leonard Art (jennyleonardart.com)

Congratulations to our friends at Manchester Museum – Winners of the European Museum of the Year award 2025! Read all about it: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

Expert from @uomsalc.bsky.social revisits the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment in a gripping new docuseries from National Geographic. In partnership with @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social, join us for an event on 4 June to mark the UK premiere. Read more ⤵️ www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...

The Sexuality Summer School public events programme starts on Sunday – this year's theme is 'Intergenerationality'. Visit the link below to find out more about the schedule of fascinating screenings and inspirational conversations: sexualitysummerschool.wordpress.com

Prof Stephen Reicher (Uni of St Andrews) in conversation with Prof Stephen Scott-Bottoms (Uni of Manchester) to mark the UK launch of 'The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth' 📅 Wed 4 Jun ⏰ 4-6pm 📍 Martin Harris Centre 🎟 Free – Booking required www.tickettailor.com/.../universi...

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 #ManchesterAcademy www.eventbrite.com/e/mariia-pet...

Centre for New Writing's next event with @mcrlitfest.bsky.social is coming soon! A beloved chronicler of nature, Robert Macfarlane discusses his new book 'Is a River Alive?' 📅 Fri 9 May ⏰ 7-8.15pm 📍 @contactmcr.bsky.social 🎟️ £14 / £12 manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/rober...

Join Centre for New Writing for a series of Writing for Wellbeing Workshops across Greater Manchester – with @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social. 📅 Thu 5 / Fri 6 / Sat 7 Jun Part of the #FestivalofLibraries hosted by @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social. Info and free tickets: www.eventbrite.com/cc/festival-...

Venue upgrade! Colm Tóibín's discussion of 'Long Island', hosted by John McAuliffe, is now at University Place, Oxford Rd. 📅 Mon 16 Jun ⏰ 7-8.15pm 🎟️ £12 / £10 Original tickets still valid, more seats available on the @mcrlitfest.bsky.social site: manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/colm-...

Next week, @mcrlitfest.bsky.social and the Centre for New Writing welcome Kevin Barry for a discussion about his latest novel 'The Heart in Winter' – hosted by author Terri White. 📅 Thu 1 May ⏰ 7-8.15pm 📍 Manchester Central Library 🎟 £10 / £8 manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/kevin...

"There are women and gender diverse musicians like Marian, although rare, throughout history – that paved the path for us today..." A look back to the opening of our Marian Millar Building on #internationalwomensday25, celebrating the UK's first female music graduate:

Sexuality Summer School will take place from Sunday 25 – Friday 30 May, with a week of seminars and workshops for postgraduate students, alongside a public events programme open to all. This year's theme is ‘Intergenerationality’. Tickets and info: sexualitysummerschool.wordpress.com

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: www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...

Our 2025 micro poetry is open and it is great to see some early entries coming through. This year, we're looking for your interpretation of what 'connections' means to you, in 280 characters or less. Enter the comp for a chance to win up to £500 www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/centrefornew...

“The micro poetry competition sets a wonderful, challenging task of translating a theme into a short work of art. I urge you to pen your #poem and enter the competition.” Lemn Sissay OBE to judge 2025 micro #poetry competition. @uniofmanchester.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/2...

What is micro poetry? Let our Professor of Poetry John McAuliffe explain all as today marks the launch of our 2025 micro poetry competition. @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social #poet #poetry www.youtube.com/shorts/Gr0U5...

Craft your poem and enter the 2025 micro poetry competition, top prize is £500! 'Connections' is the theme and poet Lemn Sissay OBE joining the judging panel once again. The catch is you only have 280 characters. For all the details, visit shorturl.at/16CZg #worldpoetryday #poet #poetry

Some more great snapshots from the opening of our new music practice and rehearsal facility, the Marian Millar Building. Read the full story: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/o... @uniofmanchester.bsky.social

Internationally acclaimed novelist and short story writer Sarah Hall has joined The University of Manchester as a Professor of Creative Writing. Sarah joins the prestigious team in The Centre for New Writing. @uniofmanchester.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...

🗣 The Moss Side "joint enterprise" case and miscarriage of justice concerns in the criminal trial system - @david_conn 📆3-4pm, Weds 19 Mar 2025, Uni of Manchester All welcome. Pls share🙏🏾 events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...

@uomsalc.bsky.social will be holding an online information session for potential applicants to the following schemes: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships. Link here: shorturl.at/opLFB

Online Information Session on Postdoctoral Fellowships: 📆 Tue 25 Mar ⏰ 4-5pm 💻 Teams The session will include an overview schemes, application tips, and a Q&A with current postdoctoral fellows working at SALC. Find out more at www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...

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.bsky.social VC Duncan Ivison unveiled the building, and @manhighgirls.bsky.social students performed two pieces of music.

Congratulations to our very own Professor Joyce Tyldesley who has won a public vote to be named Archaeologist of the Year at the @currentarchaeology.bsky.social 2025 awards! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m... @official-uom.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

Six artists from Manchester and Nanjing UNESCO Cities of Literature have been selected to create new work for 'Real Contentment', a project exploring the natural world through literature and exchange between UK and China. Read more on our website: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

📣 Join us & the American Studies Dept for an event w/ @harvard.edu and @leverhulme.bsky.social Visiting Prof Michèle Lamont & Gary Younge on politics & cultural change in the US/UK, w/ a focus on class, race & Trump's presidency. 📅 29 April, 3pm 📍 @alliancembs.bsky.social 🔗 ow.ly/Vij650UU0kM

Tonight’s special @britishacademy.bsky.social lecture with international theatre director Peter Sellars is underway, taking place in the Martin Harris Centre at the heart of the @official-uom.bsky.social campus.

A month to go! Only a few tickets left. @uomsalc.bsky.social @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social @official-uom.bsky.social

Just ONE WEEK left until we welcome Peter Sellars for his @britishacademy.bsky.social lecture on “How to End a War”. With limited tickets remaining, secure your seat and join us for an insightful evening of Baroque Opera. 📅 4th Feb 2025 📍 Manchester 🎟️ Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-britis...

Dive into the compelling world of Baroque opera as we welcome international theatre director for a @britishacademy.bsky.social with Peter Sellars. 🗓️ Tuesday 4 Feb 🕕 6pm start (doors open 5.45pm) 🎫 FREE eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-britis... #opera #manchester #music