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.

🚲 The Bee Network has launched upgraded Starling Bank e-bikes. The new model is lighter, includes a larger basket, and features a simpler end-of-ride process — no rear lock required.

Tonight we’re at the launch of Silent Skies at Manchester Museum. Curated by Ardwick Climate Action. Students from University Living Lab showcasing the impact of pollution on brains @sustainableuom.bsky.social

Artist and Producer in Residence at @rncmlive.bsky.social's Centre for Practice & Research in Science & Music, Zakiya Leeming, tells us why a new Opera about an 18th century vaccine advocate is urgently relevant, and a story for our times.

How is AI reshaping music? Join @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social, @digitaluom.bsky.social and @ticmcr.bsky.social for the next CreaTech 2025 event: AI & Music. 🗓️ Mon 12 May 📍 Renold Building 🎤 Speakers from NOVARS, MusicFutures, Salsa Sound & more

Abandon Normal Devices launches Commons at SODA at @manmetuni.bsky.social — a bold new space for digital artists to experiment, collaborate, and innovate in Manchester. Read more about this exciting new chapter from AND's Creative Director Yinka Danmole.

📢 @uniofmanchester.bsky.social has once again been named one of the UK’s top institutions for spinout creation in the Spotlight on Spinouts 2025 report. But for us, it’s not just about being a top performer—it’s about what these spinouts do. Read more: www.uominnovationfactory.com/news/spotlig...

🏁 This Sunday, 36,000 runners will take part in the @manchestermarathon.bsky.social — and for the first time, the finish line is on Oxford Road, outside @officialuom.bsky.social's Whitworth Hall. CEO Andrew Smith reflects on how we got here, from 1908 to now.

🎶 Prokofiev, Arutiunian & Shostakovich at The Bridgewater Hall this week, with @thehalle.bsky.social led by Kahchun Wong and soloist Gareth Small. 📅 Thurs 10 April & Sun 13 April 🎟️ £6 student tickets (£3 if booked in person), 30% off for under 30s.

“You can’t have an innovation economy without great universities,” says @duncanivison.bsky.social Vice-Chancellor of @uniofmanchester.bsky.social.

Spring on the Oxford Road Corridor brings a vibrant mix of theatre, music, and dance. From bold new drama to high-energy gigs and classical performances, there’s plenty to discover. See what's happening 👇

Citylabs 4.0 is open. Developed by Bruntwood SciTech and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, this £42M hub boosts Manchester’s life sciences sector with cutting-edge labs, NHS partnerships and net zero carbon design. Another major health innovation asset for the Corridor.

With record-breaking numbers using the Oxford Road cycle lanes, more people are choosing pedal power—cutting carbon, staying healthy and transforming travel in Manchester.

This week, the RNCM Chamber Choir and Clod Ensemble transform the historic Victoria Baths into an immersive performance blending choral music and movement. 📆 27 Mar 📍Victoria Baths

What is micro poetry? Let our Professor of Poetry John McAuliffe explain all as today marks the launch of our 2025 micro poetry competition. @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social #poet #poetry www.youtube.com/shorts/Gr0U5...

🚍🚊 Starting next week, contactless tap and go becomes the quickest way to pay across @BeeNetwork buses and trams. ✅ Tap your contactless card, phone, or watch ✅ The system calculates the best fare ✅ No tickets—just tap in, tap out More info 👇

For the third year running, Manchester School of Architecture has secured 5th place in the QS World University Rankings, reaffirming its status as a global leader. A collaboration between @manmetuni.bsky.social and @uniofmanchester.bsky.social, MSA has ranked in the top 11 since 2016.

A new @financialtimes.com article highlights Manchester’s position as the UK’s third-fastest-growing hub for health sector businesses, with booming biotech R&D and medical instrument manufacturing here on the Corridor.