Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚 #amindofmyown

The Library can support you in your studies all year round. We offer online guides, open workshops, writing support, digital skills, resources and more! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...

Main Library re-opens, featuring new study spaces at Muriel Stott. Over the summer, the Library has made some exciting upgrades to Main Library - based on what you told us matters most. Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp

Do you know how many amazing people have lived and worked in Manchester? Take a look at our blog, 'The men and women who shaped the city', and we guarantee there will be some stories you've never heard of. medium.com/special-coll...

Come Out Tonight: queer 90s nightlife, a new exhibition in Spinningfields to mark Pride 2025 in collaboration with photographers Stuart Linden Rhodes and Jon Shard. Explore the energy and growth of the queer scene of the early 1990s. If you’re in Manchester for Pride, stop by and take a look. 🏳️‍🌈

We’re delighted to welcome Prof Khalid Nadvi on his first day as the new Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development. Khalid has held previous positions as Managing Director of @globaldevinst.bsky.social and Director of Research in the School. Learn more: bit.ly/3UGydX6

From Manchester’s modernist university campus to Japanese maps from the Tokugawa period (1603-1868), you can explore special collections online through Manchester Digital Exhibitions. Browse the exhibitions here: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/resources/se... "

What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about? The SEED Change-maker programme provides our students with the tools, confidence and platform to turn passion into action. We're two years in, and just getting started

Need to add new materials to your reading lists for 2025/6? Please update as soon as you can so our team can purchase your items in time for Semester 1 📚 @uomseed.bsky.social

“A national reading culture cannot be rebuilt without accessible public libraries, well-supported teachers and investment in the people whose work brings books to life for children.” Amen to this.

Incredible article about a bunch of children - now in their 50s and 60s - who were taught to read using a doomed alternate alphabet invented by a Tory MP www.theguardian.com/education/20...

“When you walk into the library, you should be able to find at least one thing that pertains to you,” This librarian was fired when she was just doing a hell of a good job. Kids get to be inquisitive about the world, including about who they are. Trans kids exist.

Papped in my natural habitat @thejohnrylands.bsky.social by @manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Those without off street parking and those living in transport poverty are most at risk of losing out in the transition to electric vehicles. Researchers call for investment in shared mobility services such as EV car clubs, pay-as-you-go schemes and improvements to public transport.

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

Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk 📣 See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26 www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea... #uom #readinglists #teaching

'Public #Libraries have all the apparatus within them to build happiness', @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social told us at #LCSeminar2025. Thank you Frank for a wonderful endorsement of libraries. You can read 'Reading Rights' in full here: www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new... @booktrust.org.uk

There's a blood donor crisis at the moment - I wrote about why, even though it's sometimes under-staffed, and therefore difficult to donate blood, it's still often the biggest chance we get to ...show what fans of humanity we are: www.thetimes.com/article/ad21...

Due to refurbishments taking place, please note that: 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. Full details: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/locations-an...

Don't forget! From this Friday, the Muriel Stott Building will be closed for redevelopment work over summer until the 2025/26 academic year.

Research from @manchester.ac.uk highlighting poverty among older adults has influenced a government decision to revise Winter Fuel Payment changes. The 2024 restrictions risked deepening hardship for millions, now the policy is being reconsidered. Read more ⤵️ www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

Do you have old or unwanted textbooks that you no longer use? You can donate them at Main Library so that we can make them available for other students through our Textbook Rescue programme! Just ask at our customer service desk :)

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...

One for @uom-ees.bsky.social researchers! Join the GISMEO community for a careers event in GIS, Mapping & Earth Observation on the 21st May. Gain valuable insights from professionals who have navigated these industries, expand your network, and discover the support available buff.ly/ikgH22c

A fantastic session from @ruthburns.bsky.social on cinematic content from VHS to Hosted Film at University of Manchester. Ruth Burns shared insights on permissions, legalities, and workflows, offering guidance to libraries navigating digital access and copyright in niche collection areas #NAGcd15

Need motivation to revise for upcoming exams? Come to one of our structured Show up and Study sessions @uomlibrary.bsky.social. Running twice a week throughout May - book now to guarantee a spot! www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...

Interested in research data? Come join us at our next Research Data Conversations session! Wed 28 May, 12 - 1.30pm @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social #OpenResearch

A good start in life, including education and learning, no matter your background or where you live is crucial in supporting children and young people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives, and prevent ill health in later life. ➡️ bit.ly/3RvazwA

👀New galleries are still under wraps, and we’re excited for you to see them next week. Visit to explore a new Collections Gallery and special exhibition The Secret Public. Opening Thursday 15 May. See our website to plan your visit: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visi...

New report reveals increasing inequality in arts and culture. 🎭 Research found growing inequalities in arts and cultural participation, especially across class, ethnicity, and regions. The report makes clear the scale of the challenge facing policymakers. ⤵️ www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

A timely quote from Dr. Carla Hayden: “Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.”

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

University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social now has access to TES magazine online. You will need to register using your UoM email address to access the latest education news, analysis, and teaching and learning knowledge. www.librarysearch.manchester.ac.uk/permalink/44...

Need motivation to revise for upcoming exams? Come to one of our structured Show up and Study sessions @uomlibrary.bsky.social. Running twice a week throughout May - book now to guarantee a spot! www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...

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

In celebration of the John Rylands Library's 125th year, two new exhibits are opening on 15 May 2025 in the newly refurbished gallery spaces. See over 40 rare items from our collections and The Secret Public, exploring LGBTQ pop 1955–85. Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

New Digital Reference Collection: Cambridge Histories Online. 📚 Know your history to help progress it! The Library now offers full access to Cambridge Histories Online – a key reference source for the humanities and social sciences. ow.ly/GRkM50Vxbg8

Planning to head to the Library this weekend? The Manchester Marathon takes place this Sunday 27th April, with disruption expected across the weekend including road closures and noise in and around campus. Find out more studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2025/03/10/m...

If just a quarter of all the balconies in Greater Manchester were turned into gardens, they could support 1.4 million visits by butterflies and bees. 🐝🦋 Join the @nationaltrust.org.uk's 'Sky Gardening Challenge' and help make Manchester greener. Find out more: ilovemanchester.com/sky-gardenin...

I’m saying this in my capacity as an author and once and future library worker: Read whatever the hell you want. I cannot impress enough on you that the “important” books aren’t important if you don’t jive with them. The popular books, the canon, the whatever. Read what you want.

This is a masterpiece. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/m...

“Information is what we do, in libraries” says Andrew Barker “so conquering misinformation needs to be something we do as well” #uksg2025

The Library is here to support you throughout the exam & assessment period. We are offering workshops, dedicated revision sessions, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exa...

Collections Team have been discussing setting up physical displays to promote aspects of @uomlibrary.bsky.social 's Modern Collections and I'm really glad we chose #TDOV for the first of our spotlight displays. Thanks to Milo Theobald and Megan Johnston for organising this and providing the photo.

🆕Exciting news! Five of our distinguished academics from @uniofmanchester.bsky.social have been named Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising their outstanding contributions to social sciences and their impactful work in addressing significant societal challenges. 🧵 1/6

Lovely sunrise this morning on my walk to the station

oh man this is priceless

So much coverage of “what voters think” wilfully ignores the giant role of the media, political advertising and elite cues. If some people devote money and energy to spreading hate, hate will spread

Just finished this ace autobiography. Highly recommend. Read via @libbyapp.com which is free for all staff and students @uomlibrary.bsky.social and has a selection of fiction, non fiction and magazines