In May, we hosted Remote Patient Monitoring in the NHS: From Promise to Practice at The Core Technology Facility! We were joined by Wajid Hussain, Caroline Cake, Charlotte Sharp, Will Dixon and Sabine van der Veer. Make sure to register for September's Ecosystem event: bit.ly/healthtechsu...

Join the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a public event exploring Umberto Eco’s connection with British culture, 10 years after his death. ‘Umberto Eco in Britain’ 📍 Anthony Burgess Foundation, M1 5BY 📅 Friday 26 June 2026 at 15.00. Find out more: https://ow.ly/4Kko50Z73Pf

🖊 Come join Dawn Edge, Serge Sagna and Creative Manchester at an event for #FestivalofLibraries to explore the meanings, uses, origins, and evolution of Jamaican Patwa. 📆 Wednesday 10 June, 5:30 – 7pm, Old Trafford Library 🎟️ Book your tickets via the @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social#FestivalofLibrarieswebsite

In one month: Irrepressible – an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Weds 1 July, 4pm - 5:30pm 📍 South Foyer, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/gZ1C50Z2cbt Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Prof Sophie Woodward

🖊️ Writing for Wellbeing: Join Centre For New Writing poets at the @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social #FestivalofLibraries to learn how creative writing can positively impact your wellbeing. 📍Chorlton Library (9 June) and Cheadle Library (11 June) 🎟️ Book your place via our Eventbrite.

We're pleased to announce that the University has chosen eLabFTW as our Electronic Research Notebook and Inventory software solution. The decision couldn't have been made without the help and support of the research and research supporting community - thank you! buff.ly/MN8s1VQ

What does “research impact” look like in practice in the Social Sciences? A recent Research & Scholarship Showcase panel explored how research moves beyond academic publication — through collaboration, public engagement, policy dialogue, professional networks, and community partnerships.

This week, we are delighted to begin introducing our incredible cohort of Early Career Researcher (ECR) Champions from across the University representing a diverse range of disciplines. Meet Dr Alessandro Grillo www.linkedin.com/in/alessandr...

🖊️ Writing for Wellbeing: Join Centre For New Writing poets at the @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social #FestivalofLibraries to learn how creative writing can positively impact your wellbeing. 📍Chorlton Library (9 June) and Cheadle Library (11 June) 🎟️ Book your place via our Eventbrite.

Congratulations to the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre on this well-deserved recognition through the MAD Awards for its outstanding contribution to impact-led innovation and sustainable technology development. The Accelerating Impact Graphene Entrepreneurship initiative: lnkd.in/eXBudFQX

EGSTradeHub.org is a global open-access platform supporting inclusive, climate-aligned trade policymaking by bringing together previously scattered evidence on Environmental Goods and Services into one accessible resource. Explore the full projects here: lnkd.in/ez29Esa4

Congratulations to The Bee Cup Team, Central Professional Services Division, winners of the Making a Difference Awards 2026 for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Sustainability and a Zero Carbon Future hashtag#UniversityOfManchester www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRZb...

As we come to the close of Hydrogen Week 2026, we would like to end by celebrating exciting research that continues to push conversations around cleaner, more sustainable energy futures. Researchers are exploring with bioenergy crops pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... hashtag#HydrogenWeek2026

Solstice and Equinox: Cosmic Titans 🗓️19/06📍Jodrell Bank Join us & Jodrell Bank for an evening of science, art and philosophy with David Olusoga OBE in conversation with interdisciplinary physicists Silke Weinfurtner & Ulrike Kuchner and artist Conrad Shawcross. 🔗 https://ow.ly/FrW850Z2cLE

Irrepressible: an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Weds 1 July, 4pm - 5:30pm 📍 South Foyer, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/gZ1C50Z2cbt Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Prof Sophie Woodward

Creative Health Research Symposium: Social Care and Creative Practice 📅Tuesday 16 June, 12:30pm - 4:30pm 📍Core Technology Facility Find out more and book your ticket: https://ow.ly/5WeI50YYORY

🌍 Who is environmentalism really for? 🌍 Join us for the Albatross Lecture 2026: Nature and Climate Justice, featuring the inspiring Dr Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig D.Sc. h.c. (aka Birdgirl). Sing up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988399298...

The important work from colleagues at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research highlights the real potential of wind propulsion technologies in reducing emissions from global shipping to achieving international climate targets. Report here: seas-at-risk.org/publications...

🖊 Come join Dawn Edge, Serge Sagna and Creative Manchester at an event for #FestivalofLibraries to explore the meanings, uses, origins, and evolution of Jamaican Patwa. 📆 Wednesday 10 June, 5:30 – 7pm, Old Trafford Library 🎟️ Book your tickets via the @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social#FestivalofLibrarieswebsite

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Archiving Culture 📆 Until 30 June 📍 Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building Co-created by students enrolled in the ‘Archiving Culture’ module, this exhibition examines representation across contemporary culture, communities and histories.

Digital Economy Ethics of AI Workshop🚨 24 June | 14:30 - 16:30 | Nancy Rothwell Building Join us for a practical and engaging workshop on the ethics of artificial intelligence 🧠 Register here: tinyurl.com/bddemfn4

Closing soon: Director of Creative Manchester Research Platform Applications are now being invited from senior academic colleagues (Professorial level) interested in leading the Creative Manchester Research Platform. Deadline to apply: 5 May 2026. Recruitment pack: https://ow.ly/h28e50YCe89

Today: Communities of Environmental Knowledge 📅 29 April, 12 – 2pm 📍Contact Theatre, Space 0 🎟️https://ow.ly/xbT850YCaRn... Join us for an informal research café exploring the ways community support and involvement connect to environmental action.

🌍 Big computing powers modern research but at what environmental cost? From AI to large-scale simulations explores the footprint of computing and solution. 🔗 Join live: lnkd.in/eYvaPK7Q 💬 Submit questions: lnkd.in/e7-TuGvB #sc4rc #SustainableComputing #GreenResearch #ResearchSustainability

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Join our panel of leading researchers for a SC4RC public webinar to explore the environmental impact of large-scale computing and solutions for a more sustainable future. Join live: www.youtube.com/live/JQbdZ7m... #sc4rc #greencomputing

Join the speed-networking event exclusive for the UoM community to explore shared values and build new #interdisciplinary connections. Research Ethos: Speed‑Networking Registration link #UoMIDR2026 2.30–4.30pm | Wednesday 13 May 2026 GA.056 Ronson Blended Theatre, Nancy Rothwell Building

TODAY: Research Café – Religion, Culture and Community 📅 23 April, 12–2pm 📍Manchester Museum 🎟️ https://ow.ly/TXbc50YkYuY Join us this St George's Day as we explore how cultural institutions and faith spaces can bring people together in increasingly divided societies.

Future of Opera – Human–AI Improvisation 🎶🌐 🗓️19/05, 4–7pm 📍International Anthony Burgess Foundation 🎟️ https://ow.ly/JSGA50YC96z A workshop by Tuning Into Opera (ENO) with the OperAI: Future of Opera series exploring how live human–AI improvisation can widen participation in opera.

Tonight we have a very special evening at @thejohnrylands.bsky.social Our panel is exploring the research behind the exhibition Cottonopolis - the history of Manchesters cotton industry. We welcome Dr Cassandra Gooptar, Prof Edmond Smith and Prof David Olusoga OBE

Greater Manchester’s Creative Industries Exchange 📍 New Century House 📅 30 April 🎫 FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gm-creativ... You can also hear from our Director, John McAuliffe, who will share insights on Creative Manchester, collaboration with universities, skills and the future of the sector

In three weeks: Proof of Human - AI, Copyright, and the Fight for Creative Authorship with Andrew Melchior, CTO of Massive Attack and founder of Genotone Ltd. 📅 18 May, 6.00pm-7.30pm 📍 Auditorium, SISTER Building 🎟️ https://ow.ly/nNG550YEPvi

In three weeks: CreaTech Connect- Accelerating University–Industry Partnerships 📅 18 May, 4.30pm-6.00pm 📍 SISTER Building, M1 7JR 🎟️ https://ow.ly/HUr250YFIgv Join us to explore how The University of Manchester can help businesses and academics work together for innovative applications of CreaTech.

Will Dixon, our PI, and Sabine van der Veer, one of our co-investigators, will both be speaking at this event. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/remote-pat...

Explore today’s threat actors, how cyber-attacks happen & the vulnerabilities that make them possible with a micro-credential in Core Issues in Digital Trust and Security from @manchester.ac.uk Deadline is 11 May 2026 Register: www.manchester.ac.uk/study/online... @digitaluom.bsky.social

Join us Manchester for the Computational Humanities Research conference 2027, hosted by our Centre for Digital Humanities, Cultures, and Media! @ggrig.bsky.social @lukaszszulc.bsky.social @andreanini.com @uomsalc.bsky.social @digitaluom.bsky.social

NEW EVENT: CreaTech Connect: Accelerating University–Industry Partnerships 📅 18 May, 4.30pm-6.00pm 📍 SISTER Building, M1 7JR 🎟️ https://ow.ly/HUr250YFIgv Join us to explore how The University of Manchester can help businesses and academics work together for innovative applications of CreaTech.

🌍 Exploring Creative & Community Responses to Environmental Challenges Pleased to share two upcoming events that bring together creativity, community engagement, and environmental knowledge; critical conversations for shaping more inclusive and sustainable futures. Register here: • lnkd.in/e7n3b8BE

IN ONE WEEK: Responses to Ecological Crises through Creative and Civic Participation 📅 22 April, 12.00–2.00pm 📍 Contact Theatre, Space 0 🎟️ https://ow.ly/crB350Yq244 Join us for a research café exploring how art, research and movement can break down barriers faced by marginalised communities.

IN ONE WEEK: Solstice and Equinox: Cottonopolis - The Origins of Global Manchester Join us to examine how 18th-century Manchester was transformed into a manufacturing centre at the heart of Britain’s cotton trade 📍John Rylands Research Institute and Library 📅 23 April 🎟️ https://ow.ly/opmJ50YETFE

Future of Opera – Human–AI Improvisation 🎶🌐 🗓️19/05, 4–7pm 📍International Anthony Burgess Foundation 🎟️ https://ow.ly/JSGA50YC96z A workshop by Tuning Into Opera (ENO) with the OperAI: Future of Opera series exploring how live human–AI improvisation can widen participation in opera.

Future of Opera – Human–AI Improvisation 🎶🌐 🗓️19/05, 4–7pm 📍International Anthony Burgess Foundation 🎟️ https://ow.ly/JSGA50YC96z A workshop by Tuning Into Opera (ENO) with the OperAI: Future of Opera series exploring how live human–AI improvisation can widen participation in opera.

NEXT WEEK: Research Café – Religion, Culture and Community 📅 23 April, 12–2pm 📍Manchester Museum 🎟️ https://ow.ly/TXbc50YkYuY Join us this St George's Day as we explore how cultural institutions and faith spaces can bring people together in increasingly divided societies.

In five weeks: Proof of Human - AI, Copyright, and the Fight for Creative Authorship with Andrew Melchior, CTO of Massive Attack and founder of Genotone Ltd. 📅 18 May, 6.00pm-7.30pm 📍 Auditorium, SISTER Building 🎟️ https://ow.ly/nNG550YEPvi

The smallest fibres may be the biggest problem. New research from The University of Manchester reveals hidden pollution. 📄 Read the full study: doi.org/10.1038/s415... #Sustainability #Microplastics #Textiles #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalScience #ResearchImpact #UniversityOfManchester

The University of Manchester, through Creative Manchester, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tokyo University of the Arts and National Center for Art Research, Japan Find out more about the partnership: https://ow.ly/rYJK50YJJU0

In two weeks: Communities of Environmental Knowledge 📅 29 April, 12 – 2pm 📍Contact Theatre, Space 0 🎟️https://ow.ly/xbT850YCaRn... Join us for an informal research café exploring the ways community support and involvement connect to environmental action.

#Digitalhealth and #person-centredcare: aligning technology with people and practice - Prof Sabine van der Veer's inaugural lecture. 🗓️ Date: Thursday 14th May 2026 🕐 Time: 4-5pm (drinks reception 5-6pm) 📍Location: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton St, Manchester Register here: lnkd.in/etE3jy4T

You're invited to the next Digital Health Equity Seminar, with Diversity UK's Lopa Patel MBE. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 🕐 Time: 13:00 PM - 14:00 PM 🎤 Topic: #Womenshealth, #equity and the role of #digitalhealth policy in addressing #healthinequalities in the UK. Join: zoom.us/j/92175396746

We are hiring: Director of Creative Manchester Research Platform Applications are now being invited from senior academic colleagues (Professorial level) interested in leading the Creative Manchester Research Platform. Deadline to apply: 5 May 2026. Recruitment pack: https://ow.ly/h28e50YCe89