The National Lottery Community Fund is investing £5.5m to help expand @beewelluk.bsky.social to new areas across the country. #BeeWell has listened to nearly 200,000 young people, and this next chapter gives them a chance to hear from more across the country. 🔗 uom.link/BeeWell

Join @justcentre.bsky.social @edrc-uk.bsky.social & @uomseed.bsky.social for the launch of the People, Place and Energy Research Centre: @pperc.bsky.social 📅Thu 18 June ⌚ 3-5pm 📍Cordingley Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford Street Find out more & sign up 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pperc-laun...

💻Noticed the digital divide hiding in plain sight? Much of the research in AI in education has been dominated by the Global North. Dr Skye Zhao found that the new divide concerns not just access to technology but also meaningful participation in an AI-driven world Watch youtube.com/shorts/btaK4...

Congratulations to @stefanb23.bsky.social from our Geography team who has been awarded the @rgs.org Back Award 👏

Restoring peatlands: teaming up to protect communities 🌱 What began as a response to damaged peatlands became a “living lab”, where science and local know‑how joined forces to slow runoff, cut storm peaks and protect flood‑risk communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZe...

This June, join @uomhums.bsky.social & @educationuom.bsky.social at our conference uniting researchers, students, and policymakers with big names like Microsoft Elevate UK and @jisc.bsky.social to discuss AI, accessibility & inclusion in education. Sign up here 👉 uom.link/AIConference

We're immensely saddened to hear of the passing of Hamid Khalafallah, a 3rd year PhD colleague at @globaldevinst.bsky.social. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. Hamid’s peers have organised a vigil today, Fri 1 May 5:30-6:30pm, outside the Arthur Lewis Building. All welcome.

New research from @olademk.bsky.social at @manchester.ac.uk shows teenage girls are facing worsening mental health, and they’re asking for real change. Not just “coping tips.” 🧵1/6

If you support children & young people in schools, our researchers want to hear from you. In 2022, NICE guidance was published to help schools support young people’s wellbeing. Whether or not you've used the guidance, we want to hear your views 👉 www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

Join me and Rise & Flourish for a unique 2-hour skills share workshop celebrating Refugee Week 2026 and exploring what it means to belong in Manchester. Generously funded by @uomseed.bsky.social Catalyst Fund. Register here: bit.ly/4mMRlQw

PODCAST | Urban markets, informality and climate resilience in Harare In the latest African Cities episode, @chrisjords.bsky.social and Rosebella Apollo are joined by Harare-based practitioners George Masimba and Shiela Muganyi to explore what inclusive urban reform looks like in practice.

Our colleague @olademk.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social spoke to the BBC about her research with girls and young women into the issues that affect their mental health. Hear Dr Demkowicz's insights on 'About The Girls' on Radio 4 from 13.45 today 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

New piece for policy@manchester about Reading for Pleasure. We need to keep banging the drum about how important it is and also offer suggestions for how we need to support the implementation of it. @uomseed.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

We're launching a timely project exploring how young people aged 11–18 engage with nature across Greater Manchester, with a focus on understanding gender‑related differences in participation. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

How do we empower young people who may be the first in their family to go to uni? Through the @educationuom.bsky.social Connect & Contribute scheme students studying at @manchester.ac.uk mentor local 6th form students to help with their uni applications👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

🍾 Great news! All of our subjects have either moved up or retained their existing position in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by subject! Three of our four subject areas are now ranked top ten IN THE WORLD!! 📈 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

New exhibition showcases the skill of model-making and shows why, in a world of AI and digital visualisation, physical models are still vital 👉 youtu.be/hZS_0R3sDe0?... Catch Making Matters at Material Source Studio in Manchester until 2 April making-matters.the-aim.co.uk

CALL FOR PAPERS: SEED PGR Research Conference We welcome submissions from researchers at any stage in their postgraduate journey in related fields across Greater Manchester, from any discipline, especially those who have not presented at a conference before 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Congratulations to Dr Miri Firth from @educationuom.bsky.social who has been named in @vevox.bsky.social Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education in 2026 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

You are warmly invited to join us on Wed 18 March for inaugural lectures from Prof Johan Oldekop of @globaldevinst.bsky.social and Prof Michael Wigelsworth of @educationuom.bsky.social 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...

It was refreshing to write this article designed to encourage reflection and spot signs of spring. This ties in nicely with #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and making time for nature as a restorative space. @manchester.ac.uk @uomseed.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social #wellbeing #mentalhealth #nature

The P‑S WELLS project has designed, piloted, and is now validating the first sensitive and standardised scale for assessing children’s emotional wellbeing during primary-secondary school transitions. 🧵 @uomseed.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #EduSky

⏰ Final few tickets left for our Digital Environment Conference! 🖥️ Join us in redefining how data, AI and digital infrastructure transform environment, insight, action and governance. 🎟️ 1st April 10:00 - 17:00 at SISTER Manchester 🆓 The event is free and everyone is welcome bit.ly/3MmTtAC

💡 How are marginalised urban communities in Africa driving innovation? In this brilliant article for @d-and-c.bsky.social, our community knowledge lead Teurai Anna Nyamangara explores how residents of Harare's informal settlements are quietly innovating everyday 👇 www.dandc.eu/en/article/w...

Last week @itvnews.bsky.social filmed at @educationuom.bsky.social for a story on teacher recruitment and retention, broadcast yesterday. The segment showed our PGCE students preparing for their careers and our staff talking about their research. Watch here (from 10.53) 👉 www.itv.com/watch/news/c...

✨ 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...

You're warmly invited to join us on 11 February for inaugural lectures from Prof Will Fletcher and Prof @sethschindler.bsky.social. Tickets are free but limited so book now 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...

📢 Registration is now open for the GDI conference on the future of global development. Join us in Manchester 13-14 April 2026 for two days of discussions around the conference's themes, which you can learn more about in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ly... Register for free: bit.ly/4pVymmK

Ever noticed how the illustrations in medical textbooks don't reflect the diversity of our population? Academics from @manchester.ac.uk are combining art and education to reimagine medical illustrations through the 'Reframing Stopford' project 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

📽️Watch: @em-shuttleworth.bsky.social from @manchester.ac.uk Geography Department talks about our work with @yorkshirepeat.bsky.social to develop new and improved ways to restore Yorkshire's vital peat bogs 👉 youtu.be/3MLhl2MICL8?...

🎮 A major new study from @manchester.ac.uk has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging a common concern among parents and teachers today. #MentalHealth @uomseed.bsky.social 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/pubm...

We're delighted to welcome @goodfellowtom.bsky.social to @manchester.ac.uk to take up a dual role as Prof of Urban Development @globaldevinst.bsky.social & CEO of @africancities.bsky.social – a position he will take over from Diana Mitlin in August this year 👉 www.african-cities.org/welcoming-pr...

We are here to support you during the exam and assessment period with workshops, online materials and drop-in help designed to boost your confidence and skills. 📚 Explore what is available to you: https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/

🎉Happy New Year Everybody! 🎉 As we return to a snow-dusted campus, we hope you’ve had a wonderful festive break filled with rest, celebration and time to recharge. We're looking forward to seeing all our students and staff back on campus soon. Here’s to new opportunities and achievements in 2026!

As we prepare for the festive break, we wanted to share a few of the joy filled photos from last week's Winter Graduation. Huge congratulations to the 1,900 SEED graduates who were awarded degrees, diplomas and doctorates last week!

Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk @educationuom.bsky.social are working with @childrenssociety.bsky.social to understand what’s happening with girls’ mental health and wellbeing, and how policymakers can make sure girls’ voices are heard and acted on 👉 www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...

Are you an early career researcher with bold ideas? Apply for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship through @uomhums.bsky.social and join a world-class research community! More info 👉 www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...

Congratulations to @em-shuttleworth.bsky.social who was the SEED winner at the @uomhums.bsky.social business engagement and knowledge exchange awards this week 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...

👏Congratulations to SEED Director of Research Pam Qualter from @educationuom.bsky.social who is one of ten @manchester.ac.uk academics named in the top 1% of globally influential researchers 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

Through our Voices Beyond Borders project students on our @educationuom.bsky.social MA TESOL course are connecting and learning with students who are studying English for Academic Purposes in Gaza. Find out more 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...

New report from @uomseed.bsky.social presents findings from a three-year longitudinal research project exploring the integration of AI tools within the @manchester.ac.uk primary PGCE programme. #EduSkyAI #EducationalResearch Could AI be a valuable tool for teachers🤔👇 youtube.com/shorts/nRwYP...

Join @educationuom.bsky.social colleagues for this online discussion of anti-racist pedagogy on 2 December 👇

Researchers from @beewelluk.bsky.social have quantified how participating in artistic activities can improve young people’s wellbeing: an estimated £7 in benefits from every £1 spent on giving young people access to creativity 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... @educationuom.bsky.social

Great energy in the room at the @healthierfutures.bsky.social Innovation Lab yesterday! Wonderful to see such brilliant folks across practice and academia coming together to tackle health inequalities in the UK! @uomseed.bsky.social @cperguom.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

📣 Call for Interest now open! The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation. 🗓️ 9–10 June 2026 🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c... 🧵(1/3)

Great turn-out for last night's 'Reimagining New Towns' event with @uomhums.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social at @alliancembs.bsky.social. Excellent presentation from Deputy Chair of New Towns Taskforce Dame Kate Barker followed by a lively panel discussion and audience questions.

📝 New research shows AI can enhance teacher development, not replace it. A study from the Manchester Institute of Education (@educationuom.bsky.social) reveals how AI, when used thoughtfully, can deepen learning for trainee teachers. 🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n... 🧵(1/6)

@manchester.ac.uk @globaldevinst.bsky.social student Ellen spotted an amazing opportunity: an internship in New York through the UN College Leaders Programme for Korea. She tells us what she learned and what advice she has for other students looking to broaden their experience with an internship. 👇

A pleasure to speak about recent work on Global Urban Perspectives on Social Work for Innovative Access to Homeless Care at a great event on the Impact of the Specialist Homelessness Social Work Role & Next Steps for Policy & Practice organised by Manchester Council and KCL

Zohran Mamdani’s election victory indicates that housing affordability is emerging as a key political issue in the 21st century Short piece on the potential of cross-city learning for addressing the global housing challenge blog.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/cross-city-l...