Surplus Lives: Out on the 28 April manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181855/ The book builds an argument that the introduction of capitalism in the 1990s Czechia overlapped with the rise of racialised disposability of Roma workers. @manchesterup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social

Researchers at UoM: join the Platforms teams for ‘Interdisciplinary &: Harnessing Storytelling to Amplify Research’, chaired by Creative Manchester Director John McAuliffe. 📅 18 March, 1.15pm–2.45pm 📍 GA.056 Ronson Blended Theatre, Nancy Rothwell Building 🎟️ https://ow.ly/u9tH50Y5XNT

Big conversations. National coverage. 🌐 @manchester.ac.uk academics are shaping understanding of the Gorton & Denton By-Election – from The Independent to ITV News, Sky News, The Guardian, and Channel 4. #UKPolitics #GortonAndDenton #UoMExperts @uomhums.bsky.social#UKPolitics#GortonAndDenton#UoMExperts6

@officialuom.bsky.social will lead RISE, a £625k @ukri.org‑funded project accelerating research and action on violence against women and girls. The project will be led by researchers from across our School and @uomscieng.bsky.social 🔗 Full news: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u... #VAWGResearch

'The problems are real – but the solutions Reform offered were not. Its politics relies on fear and scapegoating, and the racism feels barely disguised' Remi Joseph-Salisbury comments on the Gorton & Denton by-election @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🎧New podcast: African Climate Futures Carl Death from @uompols.bsky.social discusses how African climate futures are imagined through policy, politics, & Africanfuturist fiction & why these visions matter for climate justice and global political debates today. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

Celebrating new research funding across our community 🎉 We’re delighted to share a wave of new research awards that are supporting work tackling some of today’s biggest social, political and ethical challenges. @manchester.ac.uk

Our lecturer, Fiona Brimblecombe, will be continuing her research into media law and online expression while in Australia and is being hosted by Professor David Rolph (University of Sydney). While at Sydney Law School 1/2

@socialstats.bsky.social Data4All event brought together students, alumni, academics & employers to explore how Q-Step placements build real-world quantitative skills & open new career pathways. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/q...

New research by Dr Caroline Miles & Professor Rosemary Broad, @criminologyuom.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk finds 68% of women runners surveyed in Greater Manchester & Merseyside experienced abuse while running — yet only 5% reported it to police. blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2024/1...

Thinking about starting our online, part‑time MSc in Data Analytics and Social Statistics this September? Join our course overview session with the Course Director. Date: Thursday 26 February 2026 Time: 15:00-16:00 (GMT) Location: Online Register today: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #MastersDegree

@milcmanchester.bsky.social presents the Gillian White Lecture 2026 The New International Economic (Dis)order: On Law, Privatization & Power with Christiane Ahlborn 📅4 March, 4–5pm Exploring corporate power, privatization & the future of global economic justice www.eventbrite.com/e/the-new-in...

Celebrating external recognition and leadership 🎉 We’re proud to share just some of the fantastic examples of external recognition and leadership across our community — moments that reflect not just individual excellence, but the wider impact of our work beyond the university. @manchester.ac.uk

📱💬 Why are so many young people turning to AI chatbots for companionship? Dr Jennifer Cearns warns of hidden risks behind “always‑available” AI friends. Dive into the full story: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/d...

@officialuom.bsky.social is back at the top 🎉 Named the most targeted university by the UK’s leading graduate employers in the Graduate Market 2026 report In a really competitive graduate jobs market, this says a lot about how employers see Manchester grads. Proud moment for the community💙

New analysis by @louisevthompson.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk in @uk.theconversation.com looks at why the Feb 26 Gorton & Denton byelection could be a major test for Keir Starmer’s Labour & a key moment for multi-party politics in the North www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

We are thrilled to announce that our teaching and research staff, @lewisgrahamlaw.bsky.social and @lucyfrith.bsky.social, have had their books shortlisted for the @slsauk.bsky.social Prizes 2026. Congratulations! @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

@manchester.ac.uk–led project is supporting Chinese communities in Greater Manchester & beyond, tackling ageing, health & inclusion. Led by Dr Nan Zhang (GNARC) with partners incl. Chinese Health Information Centre & Wai Yin Society. www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/eng...

New paper in Social Network Analysis and Mining (2026) by @leifeld.bsky.social @socialstats.bsky.social & Yuanyuan Shang. The study looks at how investors & fund managers find suitable partners in private capital markets when information is limited 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1... #SoSSResearch

Thrilled to see Dr Dharmi Kapadia appointed as Director of the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE)! 🎉 Her work on racism, health, mental health and ageing continues to push boundaries and drive real impact. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/d...

"An individual may resist, but resistance is collective" Gary Younge on what we can learn from the life of Colette Colvin @uomhums.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsociology.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

@bankfieldbecky.bsky.social to join as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance enhancing the role of @manchester.ac.uk as a leading contributor to UK and global climate policy. Our Politics department is looking forward to welcoming Becky. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

We’re delighted to announce that @manchester.ac.uk School of Social Sciences has been ranked 32nd globally in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 — rising five places since last year 🎉🌍 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... #THEWUR2026 #SocialSciences

📢 New book exposes the human toll of Kenya’s property boom. Dr Peter Lockwood @manchester.ac.uk explores how Nairobi’s rapid expansion is reshaping family life and land on the city’s edges. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h... #SoSSResearch #AfricanStudies #PoliticalEconomy

What does hope look like for older men serving life sentences? @marionvannier.bsky.social explores by how ageing, isolation, and fear of the unknown shape daily life behind bars — and why understanding hope matters. 🔗 theconversation.com/... #HigherEducation #Criminology #SocialJustice

📢 When Power Replaces Law New analysis by Dr @yusrasuedi.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @uomlaw.bsky.social examines what the Venezuela–US crisis reveals about the fragility of the international legal order — and why it matters for global stability. 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...

📢 New review of Greater Manchester’s anti-slavery network by Dr Jonathan Davies, Dr Tomas Diviak, Celine Giese, Prof Rose Broad & @profdavidgadd.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @criminologyuom.bsky.social commissioned by @greatermcr.bsky.social blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/urban/2026/0...

Prof. Elaine Dewhurst and @ricardobuendiae.bsky.social authored a EU Commission report on the prohibition of issuing instructions to discriminate in the EU, including policy recommendations. @migpolgroup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social Free access: op.europa.eu/en/publicati...

Proud that @manchester.ac.uk was awarded #1 in UK & Europe and #2 in the world for impact towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2025. From a solar farm powering campus to tens of thousands of student volunteering hours, the stories behind the stats are here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Bs...

What a way to start the new year! 💫 Four members of our University community have been awarded honours, along with alumni and other affiliates. Read about the honours on our newsroom, www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

Konger FC: where football meets identity, community, and resilience ⚽✨ More than a game — Jolynna Sinanan & @davidstroup.bsky.social document the building culture, connection & a sense of home for Manchester’s Hong Kong community If this resonates, please share www.manchester.ac.uk...

🎉 New year, new reading list! Starting 2026 with a resolution to dive deeper into population change, political behaviour, and the forces shaping our democracies.

🎉🥳 Happy New Year everybody! We hope you had a great Christmas break. Looking forward to welcoming staff and students back on campus soon—refreshed and ready to tackle the year ahead 💜 Here’s to a successful 2026! ✨ #happynewyear #year2026 #universityofmanchester

Inspiring to see our @uompols.bsky.social students recently connect with professionals - many of them Manchester Alumni. A fantastic event now set to become an annual highlight.

🎉Congrats to PhD student Isabella Thomas, awarded the Colonel Russell Mann Military, Veteran & Public Safety Families Research Award for her research on peer support levels & problematic social media use among youth in military families using the HBSC survey. @socialstats.bsky.social #SoSSRearch

Justice Hub wins Educational Institution of the Year 2025 🏆 “It’s inspiring to see students, lawyers, charities and academics come together to help those who otherwise wouldn’t get legal support.” — Dr Phil Drake www.manchester.ac.uk... #ProBono #AccessToJustice #HigherEducation

Last week was fantastic! It’s always a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of our graduates 🥳 We’re so proud of you all 💜 Thank you for sharing your amazing photos with us, we’ve absolutely loved seeing them 📸 #sossgrad #uomgraduation #celebration #classof2025 @manchester.ac.uk

New research published in the @jintlecon.bsky.social by Karim Chalak @manchester.ac.uk, @johnmclaren.bsky.social & Xiangjun Ma reveals hidden bias in U.S. trade policy: voters in swing states have far more influence than others 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m... #SoSSResearch #PoliticalEconomy

📢 New global study across 122 countries shows young people are redefining sexuality. Led by Dr @francescorampazzo.com @socialstats.bsky.social, using data from 900k+ users, it finds rising identities like queer, pansexual & asexual among younger generations. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/y...

🎧Listen to @meghanetinsley.bsky.social discussing the ethics of researching the far right on the latest episode of the #EthicsUnboxed podcast @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsociology.bsky.social www.podbean.com/media/share/...

Massive congratulations to all of our students graduating today, it was lovely to celebrate with you all on campus. We hope you had an amazing day🎉🎓🎉 We wish you all the best in your next steps, whatever those may be 💫 #sossgrad #uomgraduation #classof2025

How do ethical principles around consent, evidence and clinical care challenge the growing push to restrict puberty blockers through mandatory research trials? Simona Giordano, @manchester.ac.uk, @uomsoss.bsky.social discusses: faculti.net/ethics-of-pu... #law

At the @uomhums.bsky.social Business Engagement Celebration, the School of Social Sciences shone: 🏆 Prof @crimepsychblog.bsky.social won for her work with LiminaI Immersive on building a safer, ethical Metaverse 👏 Prof @tinebuffel.bsky.social was nominated for her work with Age Friendly Manchester

The #McrESRCFest took place recently, bringing big ideas, creativity & community together! From interactive workshops to performances and exhibitions, the festival explored how we live, work, & shape the world around us @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social @uomsalc.bsky.social

Dharmi Kapadia comments in this piece on the barriers faced by people from minority ethnic groups as they seek help for gambling addiction. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomsociology.bsky.social news.sky.com/story/i-didn...

A major new book by Paul Tobin, @matpaterson.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social @officialuom.bsky.social, and Stacy D VanDeveer @umassboston.bsky.social examines why climate strategies often clash—even among those committed to action. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... @sustainableuom.bsky.social

Are you an early career researcher in the arts & humanities with bold ideas? Apply for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship through @uomhums.bsky.social and join a world-class research community. More information: www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun... @ukri.org

Our Colleague @lukedgraham.bsky.social spoke to British Vogue on 'How Can We Actually Tackle Clothing Poverty In The UK?’ www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-... @uomsoss.bsky.social

The School of Social Sciences @manchester.ac.uk receives the Athena Swan Silver Award 🏆from @advancehe.bsky.social recognising progress on gender equality and an inclusive culture across teaching, research and leadership. Read more ⬇️ www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s... #AthenaSwan #Equality #UoM

Entries are now open for the 2026 Brian Barry Prize ✍️ The prize is awarded annually for excellence in political science. The winner receives £1,500 and will be published in @bjpols.bsky.social. Follow the link for more information and to find out how to apply: https://bit.ly/3XUKdG1