Study reveals that ‘due diligence’ laws are beginning to give a voice to some of the world’s most vulnerable workers. The laws are designed to make multinational companies accountable for labour and environmental abuses. @uomhums.bsky.social #workersrights academic.oup.com/joeg/advance...

A study examines a form of outdoor, ‘eco' therapy. Participants said moments in nature helped them process the past: watching trees grow and decay, feeling the wind on their face, or sitting quietly in a forest. @uomhums.bsky.social #ecotherapy journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

'Grazer exclusion' – removing livestock entirely from upland grasslands – may actually reduce the most stable forms of soil carbon. New research challenges a strategy previously believed to boost carbon storage and tackle #climatechange. @erc.europa.eu #climatesolutions doi.org/10.1073/pnas...

The Gorton and Denton byelection, set for 26th Feb, will be a crucial moment for Labour, after a comfortable 2024 victory. The bookies are torn between Reform UK and the Greens - neither outcome suits Labour, writes UoM's @louisevthompson.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

Thank you, Phillipa! 🌟 Professor Browning joined the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in 1985 as a lecturer aged of 25, following a mathematics degree at the University of Cambridge and a PhD at the University of St Andrews. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

A study using fruit flies as a model can explain aspects of neurodegenerative diseases that have baffled scientists for decades. @poppi62.bsky.social's research focuses on axons - which allow brains to control behaviour and movement. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Tin can strolls - our Picture of the Week!💡 📸@jobo_photos

Stronger policies and accountability measures to safeguard women athletes online are being called for, as part of a new study on the issue focusing on the case of former footballer Joey Barton. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Congrats to spinouts KOKU Health (Prof Emma Stanmore) & Spotlight Pathology (Martin Fergie/Richard Byers) & Maria Giovanna Lizio (WILD Imaging Technologies) on being shortlisted for BioNow Awards!

A inquiry led by our Chancellor, Nazir Afzal OBE, finds systemic barriers facing working-class creatives. Barriers include class-based discrimination, low pay, lack of connections, and exploitative practices; the study made a number of recommendations. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

Universities across Manchester are uniting to drive nature recovery. UoM, @manmetuni.bsky.social, and @salforduni.bsky.social, are hosting a special event exploring business and biodiversity, alongside DEFRA - bringing together academics, business, and policy makers. 🌱

✨ Big news! We have been recognised again in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with ten subjects in the global top 100 and four in the world’s top 50. Huge thanks to our amazing community who make this possible 💜 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

Welcome to UoM @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social! Professor Rebecca Willis will join as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance - enhancing our role as a leading contributor to UK and global #climatepolicy. @uomhums.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

The Whitworth Arch 👩‍🎨 Thanks to miasportf0lio on Instagram, for our fantastic picture of the week!

Blood test can tell doctors when to stop antibiotics in sepsis treatment, as concern over resistance grows. 💊 Procalcitonin meant antibiotics could stop about two days earlier, without increasing risk. https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.70109

Fossil remains of giant prehistoric kangaroos show that animals weighing over 200kg could still hop! Examining the strength and thickness of footbones and tendons, the research overturns assumptions about the limits of hopping 🦘 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Care for a game of campus scrabble, anyone? 😀 @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

“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/...

Late-morning heart surgery 18% more dangerous than early-morning ❤️‍🩹 A study has found that the time of day can affect the outcome of the procedure, and raises questions about scheduling surgeries around body clocks. associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The Government is considering an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s. But research shows that time spent gaming or on social media is not to blame for rising mental health issues in young people. 👾 @qiqicheng.bsky.social Read more below: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

Move from awareness to action 🌍 Join leaders from UoM, @uomhums.bsky.social, and the RSPB to examine the reliance and impact of business on the natural environment. How can we translate evidence to real change? How can business pioneer biodiversity commitments? 🍃 Secure your free slot below 💡

🌿 Nature risk is now business risk. As Manchester prepares to host @ipbes.net, we’re asking a simple question: Are UK businesses ready for the shift toward nature‑positive regulation and investment? Let’s unpack what this means 👇 #IPBES12 #BizBiodiversity

InnovateHER : From Research to Reality. Women Leading the Way in Spinouts. 12.02.26 Join us to learn from women who have successfully trodden the academic founder path. Featuring: Prof. Cath O'Neil, Dr. Lucy Buckley, Dr. Riza Batista-Navarro, & Prof. Aline Miller Register here: lnkd.in/ekjBq4Qu

A throwback to last week's snow, we spotted Frosty looking longingly at the Sam Alex building ☃️ We can only assume he's after a Research Assistant role 🥼 📸zak321171 on Insta

Interesting study of 25k+ teens over 3y by @manchester.ac.uk suggests time spent on social media has little bearing on kids' emotional wellbeing - "The researchers found no evidence that heavier social media use...caused increases in symptoms of anxiety or depression"

I'm really, really excited to be co-leading this amazing project @manchester.ac.uk! We have got a fantastic team and incredible support from the clinical community. This is a great opportunity to improve outcomes for children with cerebral palsy and their families/carers. #HealthTech #Innovation #AI

Two new studies have found that people affected by the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack showed improvement in mental health after engaging with dedicated support services.🐝 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...

A major new study has been launched to help patients with cancer better tolerate cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments.🥼 It’s the first and largest programme of its kind in the UK and the culmination of 30 years of worldwide research. 🌍 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

A new study has found that our exposure to daylight can have significant effects on our work, with access to a bright, stable light source improving alertness and cognitive function. ⭐

UoM receive £1.2 million grant from @nihr.bsky.social to build an automatic system measuring hip displacement in CP patients. "We want to make sure that every child with cerebral palsy in the UK receives the same high level of care" - @drclindner.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

Iran is the midst of serious political protests, with unrest spreading. "The demonstrations signal a deep challenge to a political order that many Iranians see as incapable of delivering stability, dignity or a viable future." @theconversation.com theconversation.com/iran-protest...

Incredibly important research - congratulations, Dr Kitson!

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is currently awaiting trial in New York, after the US launched a military operation on 03/01. Yesterday, the US seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela. @yusrasuedi.bsky.social, lecturer in international law, spoke to SABC News about US international legality.

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...

Incredibly proud of all our graduates 💜

New Year, New Idea! Meet Marianna Coppola, founder of Ready Ripe - a groundbreaking technology helping winemakers pinpoint the perfect moment to harvest grapes for exceptional flavour. 🍇 By using biomarkers instead of guesswork, Ready Ripe ensures every grape reaches its full potential. Cheers! 🍷

Aaaand we're back! We hope you all had a happy and restful time over the holidays - and that you're as excited about a new year full of research and innovation as we are! Just for now, though, here's today's very frosty Old Quad ❄️ Happy New Year - here's to 2026! ✨ 📸@joeh1rst on Instagram

Merry Christmas from all of us at The University of Manchester! 🌟 We hope you're all having a wonderful winter break. Thanks to our Instagram follower oe_perspective for the photo.

2025 has been a landmark year at Manchester 💜 We'd like to thank our University community, of researchers, lecturers, students, and staff, for all your brilliant work and dedication. Have a restful holiday and a Happy New Year ⭐ Merry Christmas! 🎄 📸 @unabridgedopinions.com

Know somebody who's made an impact this year? Our Making a Difference Awards are an opportunity to celebrate these achievements! Help us recognise your work by entering or nominating someone for 2026 🎉⭐️ www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved... @socialresponuom.bsky.social

It's been an incredible year for research at the University! 🥳 As we move towards the end of the year, it's the perfect chance to look back across the last 12 months, at all the great work that's been done. Across every faculty, at every level - all of us. We should all be very proud 😊

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

Congratulations, Professor Hussell! 👏 The @nature.com award recognises individuals who provide exceptional guidance to emerging scientists, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and make a significant impact on the careers of early-stage researchers www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...

Happy graduation, Hannah 🎓

Eyes on the stars 💫🔭 Astronomers have captured the most detailed images ever taken of a jet launched by a young star, confirming a theoretical model that has remained untested for three decades. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...

Aliens? Grassy knoll? Inside Jobs? 👽 New pan-European research shows how conspiracy theories spread across the continent - by a continuous feedback loop between media reporting, political rhetoric, protest movements, and social media algorithms. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...

“Cervical cancer is an essentially preventable disease; we can prevent it through screening and vaccination. " - Prof Emma Crosbie New studies show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective against cervical cancer. 💉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

Exciting news from the University of Manchester Innovation Factory 🥳 Watercycle Technologies, a UoM spinout, is making incredible strides in sustainable water solutions and has been named in Entrepreneur UK’s 'Manchester 50'. Read more about this milestone 👇

Looking good! @salient-hub.bsky.social 🎄 How's everyone getting their offices into the festive spirit?🎅

Impressions of Sam Alex, from Gilbert Common 🖌️ Thanks to the very talented @9000atlas on Instagram for our Picture of the Week 🧑‍🎨