Really looking forward to John Hamilton’s book on Trog for webelongdead.co.uk picked up a signed copy at fantastic-films.uk #FoFF2025

Alexandre O. Philippe’s new film is out @darkskyfilms.bsky.social wonderful stuff.

Enjoying #ICRMC25 creative research methods conference lots of ideas to take back to @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social 😀

Petticoat Lane Emporium, Ramsgate

Less four weeks to go until we welcome Hallsworth Visiting Prof Justin O'Connor, Prof Abi Gilmore @uomsalc.bsky.social and Dave Moutrey OBE for a research café on cultural policy and planning in GM💭 📅16 Sept 📍Samuel Alexander Building 🔗 ow.ly/X94850WCH9Z @uomhums.bsky.social

Summer break in Deal…

Reading this and, like the album, it’s 🔥🔥 @markdoyle.bsky.social

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Coming on October 7th on #4K in the US from @criterion.bsky.social: #TwinPeaks: #FireWalkWithMe (1992)! In the town of Twin Peaks, everybody has their secrets—but no one more than Laura Palmer. In this prequel to his groundbreaking 1990s television series,

Moira Sinclair, Chair of Factory International, and John McAuliffe, Creative Manchester Director, introduce our research showcase event at #manchesterinternationalfestival2025

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#creativehealthandsocialcare #mentalhealth

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Obviously I’m loving this series 🔥@bbcsounds.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

@themodernist.bsky.social on UMIST and Holloway Wall: the-modernist.org/blogs/the-mo...

TOMORROW: Join us with @mcrhistories.bsky.social as we unveil a new Heritage for Wellbeing toolkit, sharing insights into its development as you join in with an activity 🗓️ 4 June ⏰ 1pm 📍Bolton Library 🎟️ Book (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk... #festivaloflibraries @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social

I have a new post on my blog: Volunteer Needed for ICRMC25! helenkara.com/2025/06/03/v... #ICRMC #CRMethods

Unfortunately, Laurie Anderson’s Artist in Residence series for Radio 6 is no longer available. But this, on inspirations, acquaintances and influences, is 🔥🔥 youtube.com/watch?v=fGgp...

This, from Cécile McLorin Salvant, is wonderful ❤️ youtube.com/watch?v=Y2MR...

Beautifully mixed by Jonty Harrison… www.mixcloud.com/alexanderkyr...

Will Oldham at his best 🔥 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...

This, with Richard Dawson, is wonderful. As much about sound as song 🎶 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Some views of #castlefieldviaduct today

Creative Health Research Symposium Join us for a half day symposium to discuss the practice, policy + research around Creative Health. @cartwheelarts.bsky.social will be delivering a creative workshop. 🗓️ 27/06 📍MCR Museum @healthierfutures.bsky.social Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-h...

Unsure how to collect gender, sex and sexuality data following the UK Supreme Court ruling? 📝 New writing on how a biology-first approach to diversity data WILL NOT WORK and how we can defend inclusive approaches. kevinguyan.com/2025/05/27/d...

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‘Knowing subjects? Feminist epistemologies, power struggles and social work research’ out now in… www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...

@themodernist.bsky.social great Morecambe mooch today

THE HERDS; a global arts project that raises awareness about the climate crisis Our partners at Factory have shared an exciting opportunity for @manchester.ac.uk STUDENTS/STAFF to get involved in an epic performance as part of #MIF25 (bursary available) factoryinternational.org/get-involved...

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

Box Breakers: Queer Data, Categories and Who Counts? 🔢 Super excited for this one-day conference at @ctsgbrighton.bsky.social on 20 May, with presenters sharing work on sexuality, gender and/or the idea of box breaking! 🔗 Register to attend (hybrid): blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ctsg/2025/04...

THIS WEEK: Silent Skies opens at Manchester Museum on 14 May! 🌱 Come explore how air pollution affects Manchester and what we can do to make a change. 📍 Manchester Museum 📅 Weds 14 May ⏰ 6:00 - 8:30 pm 🔗 Join the Waiting List: www.eventbrite.co.uk...

🌍 Silent Skies is coming to Manchester Museum on 14 May! This temporary exhibition uncovers the realities of air pollution in Manchester through the experiences of local communities, activists, and policymakers. 📍 Manchester Museum 📅 Weds 14 May ⏰ 6:00 - 8:30 pm 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk...

Beltane blessings 🔥🌿 We’ve assembled a modest playlist of folk horror oddities for the season. Do you agree with our choices? 🎧 Stone Tape tinyurl.com/GWstone 🎧 Wicker Man tinyurl.com/GWwicker 🎧 The Dæmons tinyurl.com/GWDeamon 🎧 In the Earth tinyurl.com/FIHearth #FolkHorror 🌕 Please share

Whitby…also happens to be goth weekend 🧛🏻‍♂️

Looking forward to this 🔥

In case you missed our afternoon of science and performance you can catch-up with the audio recording at: soundcloud.com/artshumlaw/t...

Manchester's Queer Histories MH & Queer Up North, in association Contact, invite you to an evening of reflection, dialogue & discovery. Hosted by acclaimed writer & curator Greg Thorpe, featuring four ground breaking organisations. 📅Tues 29 April 7-8.30pm 📍Contact 🎟 Free - Book bit.ly/QUN29TH

Just out from Nick Dunn, who also presented the City After Dark event/nightwalk for our Air Space project youtu.be/3Au9XNsALBY?...

Details of our Air Space research project: www.creative.manchester.ac.uk/research/cre...

JOB: Lecturer in Sociology @morgancentre.bsky.social Looking for a new colleague with research expertise in personal life, relationships & everyday lives. Pls share! 🙏🏾 Closing date: 7 Apr @britsoci.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

High pollution alert issued for London www.bbc.com/news/article...

TOMORROW: Panel discussion on climate & environmental justice with activists, policy makers & academics followed by a reception to view the Seeds of Hope exhibition in the Glass Corridor 📅 20 March 2025 ⏰ 4-5:30pm 📍 SG.16, South Foyer of Sam Alex Building 🎫 ow.ly/f6uB50VjSSX