📢 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

A new study warns of a global rise in 'authoritarian peacemaking', where powerful authoritarian states, not international institutions or democracies, shape peace deals to serve their own influence and control. 🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a... @uomsoss.bsky.social

New report by the Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism, with Prof. Hilary Pilkington @uomsociology.bsky.social, calls for urgent reforms to make the UK’s counter-terrorism laws fairer, focused & more accountable www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/o... #SoSSResearch #Research @manchester.ac.uk

📢 SCI Annual Lecture 2025🚗 with Professor Dame Henrietta Moore Join us on Tue 2nd December at AMBS for an inspiring lecture on the hidden costs of car culture, drawn from her new book Roadkill. 🎤 Includes panel discussion + Q&A 📍 AMBS Theatre 2.008 | 🕓 4:00–5:30 👉 Register: bit.ly/SCIannuallec...

As part of @manchester.ac.uk we are proud to celebrate our spot in the global top 10 for sustainability in the World QS Sustainability Rankings. We’re also the only university worldwide in the top 10 of both QS Sustainability and THE Impact Rankings. www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display...

What does Trump’s legal threat against the BBC really tell us? 💭 Professor of Politics Angelia Wilson shares insight into what this means for balanced journalism, political communication and the growing alignment between right-wing movements in the US and UK. @uomhums.bsky.social #MeetTheExpert

Research from @manchester.ac.uk highlights China’s central bank as an emerging global leader in climate action – banks worldwide may need to rethink how they work with governments. Discover the insights: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c... #SoSSResearch #HigherEducation #ClimateAction

A new report by @marionvannier.bsky.social, @helengair.bsky.social & Vlad-George Zaha @criminologyuom.bsky.social is calling for an urgent national strategy to meet the needs of the expanding population of older prisoners in England & Wales www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n... @ukri.org

@tonihaastrup.bsky.social from @manchester.ac.uk shapes global conversations on feminist foreign policy affirming the importance of building stronger bridges between feminist scholarship, policy & activism. Learn more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p... #SoSSResearch #FeministForeignPolicy

#ERSBookSymposium 📕 What is antiracism, how should it be done, and what are its aims? Brett St Louis @ethnicityuk.bsky.social engages with John Solomos's #Antiracism, exploring the plurality of antiracisms and how to build alliances. @politybooks.bsky.social Read more: doi.org/10.1080/0141...

New research in by Dr Katsushi Imai (@manchester.ac.uk), Dr @minhtambui.bsky.social and Prof Ivo Vlaev shows how entrenched gender norms are pushing women into disproportionate unpaid elder-care roles in Thailand. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s... @globaldevinst.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social

1 WEEK: Reflecting on Manchester Criminal Prosecutions 📅 17 Nov, 5pm 📍Sam Alex Building Book: https://ow.ly/ibxU50Xe7zX University of Manchester School of Social Sciences School of Arts, Languages and Cultures @uomlaw.bsky.social CoDE - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity Garden Court Chambers

🚨 New research in the @politicalquarterly.bsky.social from Dr @louisevthompson.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social shows the House of Commons still works like it’s the 1950s — shutting smaller parties out and leaving millions of voters unheard. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/o... @manchester.ac.uk

@meghanetinsley.bsky.social comments on the importance of representation in memorials in this article about delays to a proposed Muslim war memorial by @weronikas.bsky.social in @hyphenonline.com @uomsociology.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2025/11/05/m...

New research from @manchester.ac.uk asks: "What happens when your AI soulmate disappears?" Dr Jennifer Cearns explores human-AI relationships. It’s not sci-fi - it’s happening now! Read more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... 💔 #SoSSResearch #AI #Anthropology #TechAndEmotion #DigitalFutures

Who governs when the world is falling apart? Join the 2025 Melland Schill Roundtable with Nehal Bhuta, Megan Donaldson & George Galindo. 🗓 19 Nov 2025, 5–6.30pm 📍 Samuel Alexander Building www.eventbrite.com/e/melland-sc... @milcmanchester.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social

📚 This July, Dr Emma Luce Scali & Prof @johnhaskell.bsky.social from @uomlaw.bsky.social co-led Roccella Summer School of International Law & Global Law & Political Economy Summer Academy Over 70 participants explored justice, law & political economy. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

🎉 Final week of the ESRC Festival of Social Science at Seesaw! Come explore four powerful exhibitions that celebrate identity, community, and resilience 📍 Seesaw, Manchester 🗓️ 1st - 5th November 🎟️No ticket necessary, just show up (some events have separate bookable sessions) 1/5

📢 Research sheds new light on how land, property & housing shape the futures of young people in rapidly urbanising regions - raising urgent questions about inequality and opportunity in Kenya & Worldwide. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l... #SoSSResearch #Anthropology #YouthJustice #LandPolitics

Join us for Building Futures – a full-day event exploring long-term imprisonment, hosted by @prtuk.bsky.social & @criminologyuom.bsky.social. Hear lived experiences, watch the Rye Hill Parole Film & shape future reform. 📅 5 Nov | 🕘 9am–5pm 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk... #PrisonReform #UoM

Is climate stability enough to drive change or do we need social movement to spark action? A new book from @matpaterson.bsky.social and Paul Tobin @manchester.ac.uk explores how politicisation and protest might be key to real climate progress. 📚🌍 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...

New research from @nspmartin.bsky.social, @ralphscott.bsky.social & @rolandkappe.bsky.social shows how school subjects shape politics — arts & humanities students lean liberal, while economics & technical students lean conservative www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... @uompols.bsky.social

Australia’s climate journey is a mix of progress and missed chances. The country lagged behind taking action. Research from @officialuom.bsky.social shows how Australia is now trying to catch up but still faces challenges. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... #GreenEnergy #ClimateCatchUp

How can faith spaces better support women experiencing domestic abuse? Join Brave Spaces an interactive exhibition and craft event led by Dr Omolade Allen @fbmh-uom.bsky.social 📍SeeSaw Exhibition Space 🖼️Exhibition: 1–5 Nov, 10–4 🎨Craft Workshops: 3 Nov & 4 Nov www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brave-spac...

At the recent #DangerousWriting symposium experts explored how texts from prison blogs to protest theatre can both empower & harm asking how do we care for stories that carry pain? www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m... @criminologyuom.bsky.social @marionvannier.bsky.social @jonshute.bsky.social

🌱 What does the future of green careers look like? Join leading voices across Greater Manchester to discuss skills for a greener and fairer future. 📅 6 Nov | 🕜 2pm–3.30pm (Hybrid) | 📍 Manchester Mechanics Institute 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-jobs... #ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org