Meet the new Fellows from the School of Social Sciences: Prof @lucyfrith.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social is an internationally recognised bioethicist, her research explores empirical bioethics and the ethical and social implications of reproductive donation and emerging reproductive technologies.

Our Senior Lecturer Phil Handler published the open-access article 'Malice Aforethought in England, 1785–1967'. The article charts the evolution of malice aforethought—murder’s defining element—from the late eighteenth century to the late twentieth century: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

So very proud of our Professor, Lucy Frith!

Funded PhD studentship on copyright and AI available at The University of Manchester. CreativeAI: Copyright, AI and the Future of Creativity. Application deadline is 30 March 2026 and the expected start date is September 2026. Find more details here: www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgr...

Learn more about the research project for our online LLM in International Commercial and Technology Law through Mark Farrell’s dissertation showcase. Mark researched the legal implications of digital ID as part of his qualification and has since taken the next step in his career, 1/2

Prof Orkun Akseli @uomlaw.bsky.social spoke at the UN Commission on International Trade Law Colloquium. He discussed how international legal frameworks must adapt to emerging asset classes such as data & digital assets in the age of digital trade & finance www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...

What dissertation research could look like on our online LLM in International Commercial and Technology Law? Hear from recent graduate Mark Farrell about his experience of academic research in his dissertation showcase, available for download here: documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx... 1/2

The second paper in this semester’s ManReg Public Law Seminar Series was by Professor Javier Garcia Oliva, who delivered a wonderful talk titled ‘R v Brown and Common Law Rights’.

In this post Gabriel Tan and I argue that Chamberlain J has brought some much needed clarity as to (a) what will trigger AF3 disclosure; (b) what will Article 6 ECHR require outside of AF3 disclosure, in the context of closed material procedures (CMPs)...

Celebrating external recognition and leadership 🎉 We’re proud to share just some of the fantastic examples of external recognition and leadership across our community — moments that reflect not just individual excellence, but the wider impact of our work beyond the university. @manchester.ac.uk

@milcmanchester.bsky.social presents the Gillian White Lecture 2026 The New International Economic (Dis)order: On Law, Privatization & Power with Christiane Ahlborn 📅4 March, 4–5pm Exploring corporate power, privatization & the future of global economic justice www.eventbrite.com/e/the-new-in...

Celebrating new research funding across our community 🎉 We’re delighted to share a wave of new research awards that are supporting work tackling some of today’s biggest social, political and ethical challenges. @manchester.ac.uk

🎧New podcast: African Climate Futures Carl Death from @uompols.bsky.social discusses how African climate futures are imagined through policy, politics, & Africanfuturist fiction & why these visions matter for climate justice and global political debates today. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

For Lexis subscribers: This overview of yesterday’s Supreme Court judgment in ABJ and BDN features some commentary from me urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

4 years... catch up with the international law aspects of this ongoing conflict in 2 minutes, right here: www.simplelaw.blog/p/4-years-on...

It was lovely discussing my new book at the University of Liverpool last week. Thanks to Antal, Ben, Kate and everyone for the invitation and hospitality! Book here: www.cambridge.org/core/books/i...

@ibrasso.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social has been awarded ERC Synergy funding with colleagues at the University of Oslo to explore the ethics of AI-enabled synthetic DNA.

Vincenzo Bavoso @uomlaw.bsky.social examines the post-2008 crisis of banking, critiques #FinTech lending, and explores traditional #finance systems like #Susu & considers blockchain's potential to expand financial access. Read: spkl.io/63322AtL2A Subscribe: spkl.io/63326AtLN6

Our lecturer, Fiona Brimblecombe, will be continuing her research into media law and online expression while in Australia and is being hosted by Professor David Rolph (University of Sydney). While at Sydney Law School 1/2

📢FIVE WEEKS: Music & Manchester - The past, present & future of computers in electronic music 🗓️25/03📍Kilburn Building 🎟️ https://ow.ly/ZAVH50Yc9jG 🔊Followed by THE TURING – MACHINE: a sound installation: How do algorithms, AI & digital tech interact with us? School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

Professor @profbennett.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social has been appointed to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, helping shape national conversations on the ethical challenges raised by developments in medicine, science and technology.

Professor Søren Holm @uomlaw.bsky.social has been appointed to the Norwegian Directorate of Health’s Bio-Reference Group, contributing his expertise to public policy discussions on health ethics at a national level.

Dr Fiona Brimblecombe @uomlaw.bsky.social has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Communications Law, taking on a key role in shaping scholarship at the intersection of law, media and technology.

We are pleased to announce the 2026 Gillian White Lecture: ‘The New International Economic (Dis)order: On Law, Privatization and Power’ 📅 4 March 2026 | 4–5pm 📍 University of Manchester Everyone is welcome to join! Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/manage/event...

The ManReg Public Law Seminar Series had an excellent start to 2026 with a stimulating paper from Dr Duncan Wallace (Melbourne) entitled “A History of the Hardial Singh Principles”. @uomsoss.bsky.social

We are thrilled to announce that our teaching and research staff, @lewisgrahamlaw.bsky.social and @lucyfrith.bsky.social, have had their books shortlisted for the @slsauk.bsky.social Prizes 2026. Congratulations! @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

Justice Hub wins Educational Institution of the Year 2025 🏆 “It’s inspiring to see students, lawyers, charities and academics come together to help those who otherwise wouldn’t get legal support.” — Dr Phil Drake www.manchester.ac.uk... #ProBono #AccessToJustice #HigherEducation

What a way to start the new year! 💫 Four members of our University community have been awarded honours, along with alumni and other affiliates. Read about the honours on our newsroom, www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

We’re delighted to announce that @manchester.ac.uk School of Social Sciences has been ranked 32nd globally in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 — rising five places since last year 🎉🌍 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... #THEWUR2026 #SocialSciences

@bankfieldbecky.bsky.social to join as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance enhancing the role of @manchester.ac.uk as a leading contributor to UK and global climate policy. Our Politics department is looking forward to welcoming Becky. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

Trump’s Board of Peace has big goals, but even bigger legal problems! Here are the 5 you need to know before the world watches it launch at Davos this week! www.simplelaw.blog/p/5-legal-pr...

“If staff are happy and relaxed, the lessons they teach are better. You can feel the buzz in the building - it just feels different.” A study of ten schools concludes that happier teachers mean happier pupils, as a new approach to wellbeing is adopted. research.manchester.ac.uk/en/projects/...

📢 When Power Replaces Law New analysis by Dr @yusrasuedi.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @uomlaw.bsky.social examines what the Venezuela–US crisis reveals about the fragility of the international legal order — and why it matters for global stability. 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...

Prof. Elaine Dewhurst and @ricardobuendiae.bsky.social authored a EU Commission report on the prohibition of issuing instructions to discriminate in the EU, including policy recommendations. @migpolgroup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social Free access: op.europa.eu/en/publicati...

New paper with @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social, in which we argue that, in finding whole life sentences to be contrary to human rights, the ECtHR and the SCC have made important doctrinal and philosophical mistakes. Forthcoming in the EHRLR, but pre-print available on SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

New research published in the @jintlecon.bsky.social by Karim Chalak @manchester.ac.uk, @johnmclaren.bsky.social & Xiangjun Ma reveals hidden bias in U.S. trade policy: voters in swing states have far more influence than others 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m... #SoSSResearch #PoliticalEconomy

Last week was fantastic! It’s always a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of our graduates 🥳 We’re so proud of you all 💜 Thank you for sharing your amazing photos with us, we’ve absolutely loved seeing them 📸 #sossgrad #uomgraduation #celebration #classof2025 @manchester.ac.uk

Massive congratulations to all of our students graduating today, it was lovely to celebrate with you all on campus. We hope you had an amazing day🎉🎓🎉 We wish you all the best in your next steps, whatever those may be 💫 #sossgrad #uomgraduation #classof2025

Feeling very proud to have graduated from @manchester.ac.uk yesterday with my MA in Healthcare Ethics & Law - and with a Distinction, no less! I definitely think I suit a gown! @uomlaw.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social

The Supreme Court has made a huge mess when it comes to the approach to be adopted in appeals to and from SIAC The position is now so convoluted that it should be fundamentally reconsidered. How is anyone meant to apply the following? (Taken from today’s decision in Kolicaj [2025] UKSC 49):

Remember to switch appliances off this festive season!🎅🌞

Christmastime at Jodrell Bank! 🎄 The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️

Are you an early career researcher with ambition and a vision for impact? Humanities at the University of Manchester is seeking talented researchers to apply for the next round of UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships. Apply here: www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun... @uomsoss.bsky.social

Our Colleague @lukedgraham.bsky.social spoke to British Vogue on 'How Can We Actually Tackle Clothing Poverty In The UK?’ www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-... @uomsoss.bsky.social

My new article 'The European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice as Comparable Erga Omnes Partes Regimes' has just been published with the International Community Law Review! Read here: brill.com/view/journal...

Incredibly proud of our research community 💜 Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

Fantastic turn out at the inaugural event on careers in international politics, Special thanks to the speakers from the United Nations, Amnesty International, FCDO, Chatham House, Global Weekly, EY, and the Department for Education.

We are happy to share that our PhD student, Mousa Alfaifi, served as a panellist at the recent seminar on "Allegations of Corruption in International Arbitration," which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 26 November 2025.(1/2)

We were pleased to host a book launch for Professor David Feldman’s ‘Key Ideas in Constitutional Law’ as the 5th event in the 2025-2026 ManReg Public Law Seminar Series. @uomsoss.bsky.social