A common misconception: innovation = technology. Often, improving processes or creating social enterprises changes more lives than the next “unicorn” startup. Innovation at Manchester isn’t just tech – it’s turning research into real-world impact. Photo: Monica.

In 1950, Alan Turing - while at @manchester.ac.uk - proposed a simple but profound experiment: can a machine convincingly imitate human thought? We now call it the Turing Test. 🧠💻

A set of images including the first ever selfie taken in space have been restored after years lying locked in a vault in Houston! You can see them @jodrellbank.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Is autumn quietly making its entrance? 🍂 This stunning photo of the Samuel Alexander Building was shared by our Instagram follower mandke.anushka. We'd love to see your autumnal campus photos too! 📸

Acts of generosity can come from heartbreak. After losing her son Jason to a rare cancer at just 40, Manchester alumna Judith Sear created the Sear Family Cancer Research Fund - turning grief into hope for future families.

Confidence, connection and hope - how one mentoring programme is making a real difference 🌈 New research shows how a pioneering programme for LGBTQIA+ young people, delivered by Free2B, is giving young people a space where they can be themselves without fear. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...

Happy Friday, Bluesky! If you could share one top tip for thriving in Manchester (and no, “bring an umbrella” doesn’t count!), what would it be? 👇👇👇 Drop your best Manchester hacks below

Congratulations to Professor Sadiah Qureshi on receiving the @royalsociety.org's Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal for her groundbreaking work on science, race, empire and extinction. A proud moment for us and a powerful reminder of how history shapes our future. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...

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Dr Leo Geyer’s journey took him from music undergraduate at Manchester to leading The Lost Music of Auschwitz - a decade-long project to recover, reconstruct & perform music written in Nazi camps. His story 👇 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...

🎙️ What does it take to build a lifelong learning city? In this episode of the EduTrends podcast, Professors Ang Davies and Simon Thomson share how Manchester is leading the way - with flexible, inclusive education that offers students control over their learning. Listen now 👇 @digisim.bsky.social

The UK has used less energy than almost anyone anticipated 20 years ago, but opportunities to act on this potential were largely missed, according to a new report published by @tyndallcentre.bsky.social. Paper features @aliceclimate.bsky.social and Dr Gaurav Gharde. doi.org/10.71535/483...

A new study led by @zhonghuazheng.bsky.social calls for the creation of a global network of air monitoring stations to track the movement of airborne #plasticpollution. DOI: 10.1007/s40726-025-00375-5 link.springer.com/article/10.1... Backed by Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto (MMT) research fund.

What kind of university do we want to be by 2035? 🌍 As President and Vice-Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social says: “Collaboration is our superpower.” Read his reflections 👇 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...

A new blood test can detect ovarian cancer in symptomatic women with high accuracy. Study from Manchester and Colorado, with UoM findings led by Professor Emma Crosbie @fbmh-uom.bsky.social. Paper: @aacrjournals.bsky.social doi.org/10.1158/2767...

Zack Polanski’s election as Green Party leader marks a pivotal moment in UK politics. @louisevthompson.bsky.social explores how eco-populist positioning, push for electoral reform, and strategic messaging could reshape the party’s identity and influence. 🔗 theconversation.com/zack-polansk...

“I chose the University because of the city. And I chose the city because it was all about the music.” Alum and #Radiohead hero Ed O’Brien reflects on his time in #Manchester. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...

Wow, welcome back David! You've not changed a bit 😍

Happy Monday! Thank you to our Instagram follower capturedbyiissh for the stunning photo of the arch🌳

Our advice is to speak up in seminars, even if your thoughts feel a bit half-baked at first. That’s where ideas grow, through dialogue, not perfection. 📚💭

In 2025, the John Rylands Library celebrates 125 years. But did you know it was founded by Enriqueta Rylands - not John? A visionary philanthropist, she shaped Manchester’s cultural soul.

Use Y1 to find your study habits, because studying at uni will be different to 6th form. Are you a morning person? Do you need quiet? Do handwritten notes help you remember better? If you can establish what works best in Y1 then you can hit the ground running for Y2 when your results count for more.

Be open to meeting and chatting with people that don't match your friends from home. University is so valuable for meeting new people and seeing new perspectives from all different backgrounds. 💕

🏆 From Manchester to the Nobel Prize Simon Johnson’s journey from student to Nobel-winning economist is extraordinary. He reflects on the ideas that shaped his career - and changed how we understand prosperity. 👇Read more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...

Calm on campus ⛅️ Thanks to our IG follower amlmskn for the photo!

Big news: we're going solar! ☀️ From September, we will begin powering our campus with clean, renewable electricity from a major new solar farm, marking a key milestone in our goal of becoming zero carbon by 2038.

💜 “Manchester has always been the university to push against the status quo… the Manchester family is a diverse group of people, and it’s this collective voice that drives its innovative power.” – Naa Acquah, Chair of the Alumni Association

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ICYMI The University of Manchester's 2025 Magazine is out. There is plenty of interesting content in there. Don't miss taking a look at the opinion piece article on the past, present, and future of computer intelligence 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...

The 2025 Magazine is out now! Featuring: - @duncanivison.bsky.social on Manchester’s bold future - Simon Johnson on the journey to his Nobel Prize - Dr Leo Geyer revives music composed more than 80 years ago in Auschwitz Read it now! 👇 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...

A sunny wander through Manchester from our IG follower murtazaalisma☀️🚶‍♀️ What are your favourite spots in town? Share your pics below! 📸👇

Dr Pritish Behuria of @globaldevinst.bsky.social says it is time to remember why aid was created in the first place – and why it is still desperately needed. Paper: @idos-research.bsky.social.

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"From Old to New" - The grade II listed 'Oddfellows Hall" sits in the shadow of newly built "Nancy Rothwell Building", home to the School of Engineering, both part of the University of Manchester. @manchester.ac.uk @uomscieng.bsky.social

> Final thoughts, stolen from my sister, when times get tough imagine the people who care about you as little fans in your front pocket cheering you on. I've never met anyone who didn't love this as a motivational tool.

> (2) Do at least one activity regularly that isn't studying or drinking alcohol. No judgement if that's Sports or eSports, music, drama, teddy bear society, I don't care but almost everyone benefits from a constructive hobby. >

An umbrella would come in handy, if you’re moving to Manchester for the first time. Oh and check out cool reading spots at the Alan Gilbert Learning commons. It’s one my fav locations in Uni.

Enjoy every moment. And bring an umbrella 😂

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve climbed to 46th place globally in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)! 🌍

Happy Friday to our Bluesky community! ☺️ What is one piece of advice you'd give to new students joining us in September?

We can't wait to welcome her to Manchester soon! 💜☺️

Middle-age is often overlooked in research, but it’s where much of life unfolds. Dr @amycbarron.bsky.social explores how people in Greater Manchester experience this phase, challenging assumptions about ageing. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #UoMResearch #SocialGeography #Ageing

The team also looked ahead to 2050. As Europe’s population gets older, more workers from South America may be needed to help fill jobs - especially in healthcare and services. International Migration Review paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

A compelling read on #vaccines by @sheencr.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social and chrischirp.bsky.social from @ucl.ac.uk. #EduSky

Wow, something's in the water! Congrats to Christopher 😍

A postcard of the old Maths Tower at Manchester University - Now demolished ........ #History #HistoryMatters #Manchester

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