Delighted to have @kortext.bsky.social colleagues at @uomlibrary.bsky.social to chat to students about our wonderful eTextbook programme as well as Kortext open collections and study aids. Looking forward to hosting you again at our Digital Jumpstart!

Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...

Confidence, connection and hope - how one mentoring programme is making a real difference 🌈 New research shows how a pioneering programme for LGBTQIA+ young people, delivered by Free2B, is giving young people a space where they can be themselves without fear. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...

A couple of days by the sea before term starts. I know Nathan Sutherland would have opted for a spritz, but I'm fond of an Irish coffee. @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social,I've got some catching up to do, I think!

Brilliant to see books by our authors Fawzia Muradali Kane, Caroline Bird, Gillian Clarke, Thomas McCarthy, Joey Connolly, James Tate and Victoria Kennefick recommended in the Poetry Book Society's Autumn Bulletin! To read more from PBS: www.poetrybooks.co.uk/products/poe...

We're excited to welcome our new Journalist in Residence, Dyna Rochmyaningsih! 🌿🌏🗞️ @rochmyaningsih.bsky.social is a freelance journalist based in Indonesia. She will work on her project "Navigating the Truth in The Age of Science Suppression" at the MPIWG. 🔗 bit.ly/41yXarv #SciComm #EnvHum

As Engagement Librarian for Mathematics at @manchester.ac.uk, I can't not share this excellent post from my equally excellent colleague...

Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk, our wonderful colleagues are here for all your reading list needs. Let us help you prepare for Semester 1!

I almost wore out Jagged Little Pill when it came out 30 years ago. @alanismorissette.bsky.social , hearing You Learn as a (full disclosure) 53 year old just takes it to another level. Hits much harder now.

ICYMI you can still watch The Jazzie B Archives. Produced by Matt O’Casey & directed by Dr @Sophie Everest in association with the #BritishPopArchive

We are sad to report that Sir Francis Graham-Smith FRS has passed away at the age of 102. A pioneering astronomer, Sir Francis was one of the founders of the science of #radioastronomy, and was the second Director of @jodrellbank.bsky.social.

Completely depressing. As soon as I heard there was a fire in the city centre, I knew it would be this building.

BBC News - Copy of rare bird book collection worth £127k to stay in the UK - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Due to refurbishments taking place AGLC will be closed from 17 June to 27 June. Main Library will be closed from 30 June to the beginning of the academic year 2025/26. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. www.library.manchester.ac.uk/locations-an... @uomseed.bsky.social

@manchester.ac.uk teaching staff, here is official @uomlibrary.bsky.social guidance for updating your reading lists for 2025/26.

“I’m not worried, YOU’RE worried.” My favourite angsty face pot. From Roman Carlisle, in the collections at Tullie. #FindsFriday

The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor and author Sir Harold Evans (1928-2020). www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/j...

UoM AGLC & Main Library closed (at separate times) over the summer.

A hundred years (or so) later... 💜🐝 #Manchester #UoM

Open Research Conference 2025 is 9–10 June 2025 at Alliance MBS. Join us for talks, keynotes and collaboration on open research in the UK. Event is open to attendees from all institutions. Speakers include Stephen Curry and Giovanna Lima. www.manchester.ac.uk/openresearch #ORC25 #OpenResearch

Lovely to see our @kortext.bsky.social colleagues at @uomlibrary.bsky.social for today's Digital Jumpstart. Hope this event is the first of many to help students learn about all things eTextbook!

Exciting news! 📣 The Library has recently added The Royal Society Journals Archive (1665-1996) to our collections. Explore over 350 years of groundbreaking scientific discoveries. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

Congratulations to the Physics department @uomscieng.bsky.social, this is great news!

Unlocking the secrets of the universe 🌌 Scientists have made a landmark discovery, uncovering the first clear evidence that matter particles - known as baryons - behave differently from their antimatter counterparts. Uncover the full story now 👇

'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'

Always like to spot Miss Carter (in pink.

We are here to support you up to and during exams and assessments. See @uomlibrary.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...

If you're interested in the rich and diverse history of the region and/or public engagement, this is a great opportunity.

NEW: UoM scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles. 🐢 The findings could spell disaster for the majestic creatures already found in declining numbers in the world’s oceans. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating.

Freshers' Week, University of Manchester, 1915 (Manchester Evening News).

Join Rebecca Hurst on 28th March at 3pm in Leigh Library, Wigan, where she'll be running a poetry workshop exploring the theme of nostalgia. Tickets are free, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-writing-wor...

We make our skills training as accessible as possible. Find all our online training guides in all formats in one place! @uomlibrary.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

Nominate for the Open Research Award 2025! Now in its second year, this award recognises individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to Open Research at Manchester. Find out more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

📢Local residents and community groups joined @uniofmanchester.bsky.social to share their vision for #Manchester2035 at a strategy workshop. Their insights will help shape the University's next decade! Find out more: www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/loc... #CivicEngagement

New workshop 'Copyright Essentials: Using other people's stuff' for all students, researchers, and staff. Workshop now available for booking, sign up today! tinyurl.com/4472vwnp ©💻📄

A recent episode of BBC Inside Science featured discussions with two UoM experts. 🦠 Emeritus Professor Matthew Cobb explored the emerging risks of biotechnology. ☄️Professor Tim O'Brien discussed an asteroid which might be on a collision course with Earth in 2032. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

grapplingwithhistory.com/2025/01/20/a... Who doesn’t love a bit of boxing history on a Sunday morning?

25% off the upcoming paperback of "Venetian Sanctuary" if you order via Waterstones between 22nd and 24th Feb! Just put PREORDER25 into your checkout code. www.waterstones.com/book/the-ven...

‘Library Lives is itself a small, eloquent treasury, and a fitting tribute to the breadth and eclecticism of the Rylands, where these curious and unique books and objects abide.’ Dennis Duncan on Stella Halkyard, for @thetls.bsky.social: www.the-tls.co.uk/regular-feat...

Join @jisc.bsky.social for the next digital research community meet-up where @loiclnlg.bsky.social will be discussing Green DiSC, the new Digital Sustainability Certification ❇️ 📆 13 March 2025 ⏲️ 11:00-12:00 GMT Register now ↩️ jisc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

In complete agreement. Definitely go more than once - some beautiful work. I also need to try the cafe - it's so long since I was last there.

Not all accents are created equal – a discussion on accentism within British teacher training Join UoM LDC for this free talk to celebrate International Mother Language Day 2025. 📍Mcr Museum 📅 21/02 ⏰12pm Book here: ow.ly/UI2Q50UR5uY @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social #MCRIMLD25

Great evening at Manchester Poetry Library at the launch of the new Manchester multilingual city poets. Many memorable lines and lots to think about. I love listening to people reading their work. #MCRIMLD25

This is also why I don’t think journalists should allow people to use “woke” without forcing them to provide a specific explanation of what is meant. Too much focus on racial justice? Too much focus on LGBTQ tolerance? Make them say it. Because to be blaming marginalized folks for what’s happening…

My dear firend Marisol Solchaga just published her new book: "This volume examines the traces of ritual acts performed during less affluent burials" bit.ly/4jO5Y3Y #Egyptology #Archaeology #Egypt

Good morning from France ☀️ “The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things.” - Hans Christian Andersen Be kind. Post something today that makes people smile. 💜