LAST CHANCE. Marking the 250th anniversary of his birth, In Light and Shade is a critically acclaimed exhibition exploring the work and technique of legendary British landscape artist J. M. W. Turner. 📍 The Whitworth at @manchester.ac.uk 📅 Until 2nd Nov

Really lovely to be asked to contribute a poem for the inside cover of the autumn edition of @oxrdmcr.bsky.social ☺️ This poem was inspired by my love for Manchester, Christmas party shenanigans, and finding community and confidence 🐝 @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social ✨

Hello! @rncmresearch.bsky.social might be new to Bluesky, but we've been researching #music in the heart of Manchester @oxrdmcr.bsky.social for over fifty years. We look forward to being part of the Bluesky community. You can find out more about us here: www.rncm.ac.uk/research/

On Saturday, SEE MY WORLD marks the 80th anniversary of the Pan-African Congress with a gathering that invites Manchester’s Pan-African and wider communities to connect, reflect and reason together.

The University of Manchester has launched its new strategy. Focused on discovery, innovation and impact for the public good, it sets out a bold vision for Manchester 2035. #Manchester2035

Venture Café Manchester launches next Thu 23 Oct (5–8PM) at Sister – Renold Building! Join founders, researchers, investors + innovators to celebrate and connect with Manchester’s growing innovation community. 👉 Free tickets #ManchesterTech #Innovation #Startups

Oxford Road is at the centre of Manchester’s literary life. With the 20th Manchester Literature Festival underway, a brilliant autumn of readings, talks, performances, and creative encounters awaits. See what's happening 👇 oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/lite...

Today marks 80 years since the Fifth Pan-African Congress. A defining moment in the fight for liberation, solidarity, and self-determination. Explore the legacy, discover local events, and celebrate this milestone in Manchester’s history. #PanAfricanism #Manchester #BlackHistory

This week is Sustainable Travel Week!! @manchester.ac.uk 🌿🚲 📅 14 Oct Travel Fair 🚴 15 Oct Cycling Day 🧘 16 Oct Health & Wellbeing

A huge 🌟 thank you 🌟 to Philippa @revealmcr.bsky.social for the fantastic tour of Oxford Road yesterday! We discovered so many pioneering women who have been hidden in the footnotes of Manchester's history. @oxrdmcr.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social

John Adams, who wrote Slonimsky’s Earbox for the opening night celebrations of The Bridgewater Hall in 1996, returns to conduct his own music in a three-day @thehalle.bsky.social John Adams Festival. 📍 @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social 📅 30 Oct - 1 Nov

The Cultural Welcome starts TODAY! All this week, students can dive into the Corridor's cultural scene with tours, concerts, workshops and more — free or low-cost across the knowledge quarter.

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80 years ago, the Fifth Pan-African Congress took place on Oxford Road, advancing global anti-colonial struggle & solidarity. Discover its legacy through events, stories & resources.

KEF5 results show @officialuom.bsky.social is among the top universities in England for research partnerships, business engagement and public engagement. It also ranks 5th in the UK for industry research funding.

🔊 “Statistical Alchemy”. Artist Vicky Clarke (@sonamb.bsky.social) takes us inside AI, sonic materiality and Manchester’s spectral aura. @futureeverything.bsky.social | @rncmprism.bsky.social

2 WEEKS: @oxrdmcr.bsky.social is back with its Cultural Welcome, from 6th to 12th Oct! We are proud to be hosting 2 events, with former Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council Luthfur Rahman OBE and another celebrating Black History in Manchester. 🔗 oxfordroadcorridor.com/the-cultural...

Calling Manchester students @officialuom.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social - I'm guiding a history walk on Women of Oxford Road, for Elizabeth Gaskell House as part of The Cultural Welcome @oxrdmcr.bsky.social. Free but booking essential. oxfordroadcorridor.com/events/guide...

Congratulations to @manmetuni.bsky.social, named Modern University of the Year 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. A major recognition of progress in teaching, research, and student experience.

Immersive shows, opera, musicals, new writing & festive favourites — the Oxford Road Corridor autumn–winter theatre season is packed with energy & imagination. Discover the highlights 👇 oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/perf...

The Cultural Welcome is back this October! 88,000 students across @officialuom.bsky.social , @manmetuni.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social voice are invited to explore Oxford Road Corridor’s cultural offer in a week of special activity. Find out what’s on 👇

One week until Manchester Psych Fest takes over the Corridor. We caught up with Warmduscher’s Clams Baker Jr. to talk misfits, Manchester and the importance of grassroots venues.

A £4m seed round will help @manchester.ac.uk spinout PhovIR bring its optical sensor technology to market. The startup’s portable NIR device has applications across health, safety, and industry.

House of Social is now open at First Street. We spoke with, Jake Atkinson — the person behind Mackie Mayor and Altrincham Market — who explains how the new 12,000 sq ft food hall with five kitchens, a bar and events has been designed as a social hub.

This year’s Manchester Psych Fest adds free panels & masterclasses. 🎸 YĪN YĪN masterclass 🎤 DIY scene & industry panels Plus, Antony Szmierek’s poetry reading & signing at Sandbar (festival ticket holders only). 🔗 www.manchesterpsychfest.com/heads-talking

FĀGOGO: FALE SĀ / SACRED HOUSE at HOME closes this weekend. Striking digital art and storytelling from Pacific artists exploring identity, ancestry, and Indigenous futures. Last chance 👇

As he begins his stint as Universities UK president, Malcolm Press tells @helenpacker.bsky.social that the sector’s demands of government need to be realistic and that the sector will have to address its own problems through efficiencies and collaboration #academicsky #edusky

It’s been a memorable singalong summer in Manchester — but now it’s time to put the bucket hat back in the loft and discover your new favourite band. Here are the gigs catching our eye on the Corridor 👇 oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/upco...

It’s National Cycle to Work Day. You might already be at your desk, but if you rode in, give yourself a gold star. If you're not on two wheels yet, here's everything you need to know 👇 #CycleToWorkDay #PedalPower #SustainableTravel

Now open. Designer Joe Hartley and the ANEW recovery community present ANEW Way to Peel an Orange, an ambitious exhibition of co-produced work developed during Hartley’s five-month residency with ANEW in Tameside. 📍 Castlefield Gallery 📅 until 19 Oct

This weekend HOME celebrates its 10th anniversary. From bold vision to city landmark, we look back on a decade that helped shape Manchester’s cultural landscape.

Now showing at @whitworthart.bsky.social, a new exhibition co-curated with people in recovery, exploring the gallery’s collection through the lens of lived experience. Developed with Portraits of Recovery, it offers a thoughtful look at art, care and connection.

❤️🔒 Rochdale Canal.

Starting next week at SODA @manmetuni.bsky.social, Sandbox by Jazmin Morris transforms Modal into a radical community resource with talks, workshops, games and library of resistance. Featuring @mickeypip.bsky.social & Ama Dogbe in conversation on worldbuilding, tech & representation.

Now open at Manchester Museum: a giant, huggable robotic cat you can stroke, sit with or simply watch as it gently snoozes. Perfect for the summer holidays and free to visit. A calm, curious experience for all ages. 📆 Until 14 Sep

We are pleased to announce that Dr Hannah Waterson has started her position as Research Associate – Knowledge Mobilisation this week! This collaborative research role supports the @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funded Creative Health GM Place Partnership. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

A new kind of UK growth strategy: Cambridge and Manchester are joining forces to turn world-class research into jobs, investment and inclusive prosperity. #Innovation #LevellingUp #UKGrowth

#MIF25 is in full swing and there’s loads happening around Oxford Road Corridor. Exhibitions open at HOME and the the Whitworth, with more to come from @rncmlive.bsky.social, @contactmcr.bsky.social and @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social. Start your journey here.

Ideas, energy and creativity take over the Corridor this July as MIF25 lands in the city. From bold exhibitions to one-off gigs and thoughtful talks, it’s a month to explore. Here's what's happening 👇 oxfordroadcorridor.com/place/things...

Oxford Road Corridor and MIDAS have launched a new Life Sciences Investment Prospectus, spotlighting Manchester’s strengths in health innovation. Discover why the future of life sciences runs through Manchester.

See My World is hiring – freelance, part-time roles in storytelling, performance, education and Pan-African arts: Cultural Heritage Producer Digital Archivist Marketing & Content Coordinator Projects Coordinator Volunteers Apply below.

this friday 🌇 SEESAW’s rooftop summer social is back ☀️ DJ Obeka • live painting • a free drink • great views over manchester Very limited rooftop access = once a year opportunity get involved 🎟️👇 #SEESAWMCR #RooftopParty #ManchesterCreatives

This Friday, @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social hosts the Creative Health Symposium 2025, exploring how creativity supports young people’s mental health. With panels, workshops & community voices, the event is part of @healthierfutures.bsky.social Fortnight. 📅 27 Jun 📍 Manchester Museum

Catch Dangerous Matter tonight at @rncmlive.bsky.social, a new opera about memory, medicine and the global fight for vaccines—told through the story of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. Tickets still available. Discover more about its making here 👇

As the brilliant Manchester School of Art Degree Show comes to a close, we revisit @profkirsty.bsky.social's article in our recent zine reflecting on the role of the School of Digital Arts at @manmetuni.bsky.social in shaping the next generation of cultural changemakers.

We’re hiring! Apply to join our team as the new Marketing & Events Manager by the end of this month. Learn more: www.carcanet.co.uk/careers/

Visiting a gallery, heading to a gig, or just commuting to work? Get on your bike this week. Oxford Road’s cycle lanes make it easy to enjoy everything the Corridor has to offer while staying fit and green. #BikeWeek

103 years ago today, on 9 June 1921, Albert Einstein gave a packed lecture on relativity at The University of Manchester - his first UK stop. He spoke in German, left a signed chalkboard (still on display!), and was made an honorary Doctor of Science.

🎉 The Festival of Libraries returns this week with 130+ events across all 133 Greater Manchester libraries organised by @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social. Lots to do on the Corridor with powerful exhibitions, talks, and immersive experiences. 📚✨

The European Museum of the Year Award 2025 goes to Manchester Museum, the first university museum ever to claim the prize. A powerful recognition of its values-led transformation, co-curation, and bold community engagement.