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 🧑‍🎨

What did you study at school? Humanities? Business? Science? Ground-breaking research from the University of Manchester has uncovered a lasting link between subjects studied in school, and later political preferences. Find out about the link in our newsroom: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w....

Winter sun 🧣 The Samuel Alexander building was built in 1919 to house the Faculty of Arts - named for Samuel Alexander, Professor of Philosophy (1893–1925). 📸 @90000atlas2

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...

"Access matters. Opportunity matters. And giving back to the place that gave you a chance matters most of all." Read the story of Dr Valeed Ghafoor, who studied at UoM with support from the Manchester Access Programme, which helps under-represented students gain entry to university

A new tool, developed in part at Manchester, can accurately predict whether the most common form of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms. Meningiomas, which account for around 3,500 new cases annually, are often discovered by chance - until now. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

What a result - well done team! 🤩

It's ON! @lseblogs.bsky.social 🥊🏆 The University of Manchester face down against LSE at 8:30 tonight. Tune in to back our students in this second round clash: BBC Two - University Challenge, 2025/26, LSE v Manchester Come on Manchester! 🐝🐝🐝

Hands across Oxford Road! 🤝 From September 2026, graduates from the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan will enjoy a 10% alumni discount for postgraduate study at the neighbour university. @manmetuni.bsky.social Read about the agreement here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

Study warns of post-Covid attendance crisis - with disadvantaged pupils being hit worst. Our experts call for a holistic approach, bringing together schools, families and community services. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p....

The Old Quad by night 🌙 📸@alderley_aerial_photography on Instagram

Production or reduction? 🌍🔋 A study has found that cutting energy demand could be a cheaper and more efficient route to Net Zero than increasing green energy production. "This finding challenges the current focus of UK energy policy” - Prof Maria Sharmina www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

Our Voices Beyond Borders scheme provides mutual academic development for students learning English in Gaza, and Chinese MA TESOL students. The programme connects students on a human level, helping them gain profound understanding of each other's experiences. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...

💜 The University of Manchester (@manchester.ac.uk) proudly hosted the official unveiling of the 2026 BRIT Awards trophy at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, marking the first time the BRITs will be held in Manchester! 🎶🏆 🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u... 🧵1/

How can the arts help our young people? 🎨🎭 1 in 4 youths in the UK report mental health difficulties by age 19. Research finds that engaging in artistic activities leads to an increase in youth wellbeing, a mood boost equivalent to an unemployed adult moving into work. pbe.co.uk/publications...

'Challenge Accepted' is now live! 💫 Our global fundraising campaign aims to raise £400 million to help higher education drive real, transformative change: ➿Student inclusion and success 🥼Research with purpose 🔬Innovation and enterprise 🌐Culture and community www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

What does Trump’s legal threat against the BBC really tell us? 💭 Professor of Politics Angelia Wilson shares insight into what this means for balanced journalism, political communication and the growing alignment between right-wing movements in the US and UK. @uomhums.bsky.social #MeetTheExpert

Our annual Making a Difference Awards are now OPEN for entries and nominations! The Awards recognise people and projects creating positive difference across our University and beyond. Help us celebrate how YOU have making a difference. 💜🌟 www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...

Proud doesn’t even cover it! 💜 The University of Manchester has retained its place in the global top 10 for sustainability in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings. 🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

Research finds that people in England with a learning disability have a higher risk of cancer, especially before 50. "This study highlights critical gaps and persistent uncertainties in cancer care for people with a learning disability." - Prof Darren Ashcroft www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...

How do you vote? Do you know why? @niamhnelson-owens.bsky.social suggests that everyday occurrences can have unexpected and yet profound affects on political behaviour. “Ordinary moments can be extraordinary in challenging power and creating new possibilities.” doi.org/10.1177/0309...

“But inside Westminster, some MPs are definitely more equal than others.” This Parliament is the most fragmented ever. But is the two-party system working against small parties? What does this mean for our democracy? Dr Louise Thompson believes there is a deficit. doi.org/10.1111/1467...

Dr Riina Richardson has been elected President of the British Society for Medical Mycology. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social “This is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, advocate for our field, unite researchers... and raise public awareness.” Well done, Riina!

Donald Trump has snubbed COP30. COP29 was defined by hostility and division. Global heating limits of 1.5C are increasingly unlikely. So how can pro-climate actors agree on strategy? @matpaterson.bsky.social and Dr Paul Tobin explore how to pull back from climate change. doi.org/10.64628/AB....

I've contributed to an article for @gradcoach.bsky.social discussing how to stay motivated during your research from experience at @alliancembs.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk #Research #University #Students gradcoach.com/how-to-stay-...

How do you feel about immigration? Recent YouGov polling found that 52% of voters believe immigration to be the most important issue facing the UK. @globaldevinst.bsky.social are holding a public discussion on immigration at John Rylands Library, this Friday.

New research from @manchester.ac.uk asks: "What happens when your AI soulmate disappears?" Dr Jennifer Cearns explores human-AI relationships. It’s not sci-fi - it’s happening now! Read more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... 💔 #SoSSResearch #AI #Anthropology #TechAndEmotion #DigitalFutures

We're so proud! 💜 More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/o...

Is climate stability enough to drive change or do we need social movement to spark action? A new book from @matpaterson.bsky.social and Paul Tobin @manchester.ac.uk explores how politicisation and protest might be key to real climate progress. 📚🌍 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...

Back visiting my old department @manchester.ac.uk today! Very happy to report that the guinea pig picture I left on my old office window 2 years ago is still in place 🐹

If your research area were a horror film… what would its title be? Our ideas: “The Phantom of the Funding Deadline” “Nightmare on Methodology Street” “The Return of the Unread Survey Responses” Let us know yours below 👇👇👇👇

Supermarket shelves often run empty during crises - COVID panic buying, floods, strikes. Researchers have built a system to help retailers keep goods moving during disruptions, while cutting costs & lowering carbon emissions. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/new-model-helps-supermarkets/

We cannot get enough of Autumn on campus. The University of Manchester is looking stunning today! 🍁 @manchester.ac.uk

Just launched: Greater Manchester’s Universities have refreshed the shared civic priorities, renewing a commitment to building a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous Greater Manchester. Find Out More greatermanchesteruniversities.org/news/prioritylaunch #GMUniversities

NEW ANALYSIS: The Government could save upwards of £20 billion and support more than 220,000 people back into employment through return-to-work schemes, according to new analysis by researchers from The University of Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

Congratulations @ardwickclimate.bsky.social 🌱🏆 Ardwick Climate Action, a group based in Ardwick, Manchester, working with University of Manchester researchers, has been recognised for its work by The Health Creation Alliance www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

We look forward to you joining Adrian! ✨

Shanghai from the 25th floor - the China Centre of @manchester.ac.uk where I was given a very enthusiastic and kind welcome. Very impressive. The city just keeps on going but I am ready to go home.