We're at @alliancembs.bsky.social for today's event, "Labour's wobbling Jenga tower: The 2024 general election two years on" A special event marking @robfordmancs.bsky.social new book, 'The British General Election of 2024' and a night of insight into British politics today. Stay tuned 🧵👇

It's an honour to be shortlisted for an Orwell Prize for my article in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social last year about my own experiences of homelessness. Thanks to @orwellprize.bsky.social and @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social You can read the piece here: www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...

💻Noticed the digital divide hiding in plain sight? Much of the research in AI in education has been dominated by the Global North. Dr Skye Zhao found that the new divide concerns not just access to technology but also meaningful participation in an AI-driven world Watch youtube.com/shorts/btaK4...

Join @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social for a special lecture with composer, producer and CTO of Massive Attack Andrew Melchior on AI, copyright and the fight for creative authorship. Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986007867...

Congrats to Dr J. Michelle Coghlan on her new book 'New York: A Literary Anthology', part of the Pan Macmillan Collector's Library series of pocket-sized travel paperbacks Join an in conversation event at Blackwell's Bookshops on @manchester.ac.uk campus on 12 June to hear more 🔗 uom.link/NewYork

The next highly commended award goes to a project that transformed a neglected green space into a vibrant community park through new trails and local engagement. Well done to David Bailey and Friends of the Medlock Valley. @uomhums.bsky.social

Our next highly commended award goes to a project supporting elective home-educated families by opening up University spaces for hands-on science activities. Congratulations to Sara Jackson and Amanda Banks Gatenby for Curiosity Catalyst. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

The second winning award in this category is for a project co-created with residents in Hopton Court to strengthen community life and support people to age well at home. Congratulation go to Hulme Nannas: (in)visibility, community and urban change @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

The first highly commended award in this category goes to a project challenging colonial legacies and co-creating equitable approaches to international research and teaching. Congratulations to the project Decolonial Praxis. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social

The highly commended award goes to an initiative providing a supportive space and proactive health support for colleagues navigating menopause and perimenopause. Congratulations go to SoSS Menospace: Supporting a Menopause-Friendly workplace. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social

The winning award goes to a project that has transformed accessibility and inclusion at the Martin Harris Centre through relaxed performances, community outreach and creative partnerships. Congratulations to Alex Shaw for MHC Breaking Barriers. @uomhums.bsky.social @mhcentre.bsky.social

Research from @globaldevinst.bsky.social links global consumer demand to rising deforestation in Brazil’s rainforest, often through complex, hard-to-regulate supply chains. It explains why efforts to curb deforestation lag behind demand. 👇 Let's dive into the research 🧵1/6 @manchester.ac.uk

Explore today’s threat actors, how cyber-attacks happen and the vulnerabilities that make them possible with a micro-credential in Core Issues in Digital Trust and Security from The University of Manchester. 🎓Save up to 20% if you are UoM alumni ✅Book now: www.manchester.ac.uk/study/online...

Can Generative AI make higher education more equitable, or could it widen the gap for students who need support most? In June, colleagues at @uomseed.bsky.social are hosting a major conference exploring the realities of AI, accessibility, and inclusion 👉 uom.link/AIConference 🧵1 @manchester.ac.uk

Should universities offer students more job experience before entering the workforce? @duncanivison.bsky.social, President & Vice-Chancellor of @manchester.ac.uk, discusses as part of #NationalProductivityWeek. Hear the full ep. w/ @bartvanark.bsky.social: www.productivity.ac.uk/podcast/ask-...

🎉 What a powerful evening at our Annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture! Yesterday, Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE FKC delivered her lecture, “PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power and the Unfinished Fight for Equality”, which invited us to reflect not only on progress, but on responsibility, legacy, & action

Thank you to all who attended our community event yesterday at the St Thomas Centre. An incredible way to celebrate 10 years of amazing insights, collaboration and thoughtful coproduction. Here’s to another 10✨🎂 #MUARG #UrbanAgeing

New research from @olademk.bsky.social at @manchester.ac.uk shows teenage girls are facing worsening mental health, and they’re asking for real change. Not just “coping tips.” 🧵1/6

What a morning celebrating 10 years of MUARG, reflecting on the power of co-production. Key theme already coming through: ageing well in cities means designing with people, not for them. #CoProduction #AgeFriendly

People with more education live significantly longer - even in countries where official records are incomplete. Paper: doi.org/10.4054/DemR... 1. Higher levels of education consistently linked to longer life expectancy 2. In some countries, the gap between education levels exceeds a decade of life

🏆 We sat down with the ‘Team Achievement’ winners in our annual Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards – @muarg.bsky.social. Read the interview here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/working... #FundingForAgeingWell #VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards

In a world increasingly filled with disinformation, misogyny, and safety concerns, we're thrilled to see numerous Humanities academics contributing to this important report. Stop this Monday and read now 👉 policyatmanchester.shorthandstories.com/digital-trut... #DigitalTruths @manchester.ac.uk

You’re invited to the Universally Manchester Festival, Saturday 13 June. Together we’ll explore what makes for a greener, healthier and fairer world 🌍 Family-friendly and completely free! Oxford Road campus 11am – 4:30pm Info: universallymanchester.com #universallymanchesterfestival #umf26

We're excited to introduce our new Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Students, Prof Alvin Birdi. Currently Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education Innovation & Enhancement and Prof of Economics Education at the Uni of Bristol, he will become Vice-Dean for TLS on 1 August 🔗 lnkd.in/eSYrQ4ik

Join @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social to explore how @manchester.ac.uk can help businesses and academics collaborate on innovative CreaTech applications. The event showcases collaborative paths for academics, (Crea)Tech enthusiasts, SMB owners, and Creative Industries professionals. 🔗 ow.ly/TWQu50YFIbb

🎟️ Join us on 14 May, 5–7pm for Rob Ford’s take on The British General Election 2024, followed by a live podcast with The Manchester Mill. With local elections fresh, expect an event packed with political drama and sharp analysis. 🔗 Tickets here: uom.link/2024GeneralE... @robfordmancs.bsky.social

In four 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.

Are we doomscrolling or actually connecting? New research from @manchester.ac.uk says the answer isn’t simple 👇 🧵1/3

Inspired by Harry Street’s legacy? Learn how law can shape a better world with Attorney General Richard Hermer KC's insights from @uomlaw.bsky.social Harry Street Lecture! 📰 https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/attorney-general-makes-case-for-international-rules-based-order/ #HarryStreet

A study by Dr Andrea Nini (@andreanini.com) shows that a grammar-based approach can match or outperform advanced AI systems in author identification. LambdaG uses grammatical patterns instead of large AI models, providing comparable accuracy, transparency, and lower costs. 🔗 doi.org/10.1057/s415...

Teenage girls in the UK speak honestly in this BBC Sounds series, featuring Dr Ola Demkowicz, who explores what it's like to grow up as a young woman today. 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @manchester.ac.uk @uomseed.bsky.social @olademk.bsky.social 🧵1/

James Nazroo & Laia Becares recently presented evidence on ethnic & racial inequalities during the pandemic to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, showing how historical & ongoing racism creates ethnic inequalities @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...

📢What does it truly mean to lead as a woman in systems that resist change? Join us for the Christabel Pankhurst Lecture: PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power & the Unfinished Fight for Equality where @istephanieboyce.bsky.social will share her insights 🎟️Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christabel...

Sure - Paul Mescal rocked the tunic, but what is Hamnet really about? Professor Jerome de Groot talks us through the double Oscar winning picture...

As climate change raises wildfire risks in the UK, experts have created the country's first landscape and fuel-specific fire models. This effort improves wildfire readiness and develops new prediction tools for a potential national fire danger rating system. www.manchester.ac.uk/research/imp...

Community-led research shows traditional charity grants often fall short. One World Together uses a trust-based approach by pooling small monthly donations into long-term, adaptable funding to boost community agency. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/research/imp...

🌟 Research Spotlight Our own Dr Alexandra Mullock features in a new LBC Opinion piece analysing why the Assisted Dying Bill has stalled in the House of Lords. @manchester.ac.uk @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social #UoMResearch 🧵1/

'What would you do if your boss instructed you to discriminate against someone?' Lecturer in Employment Law, Ricardo Buendia, unpacks a little-known corner of EU equality law: the prohibition of instructions to discriminate. 💭⚖️🤔 #LawSky #Legal

Join us at the St Thomas Centre, Manchester, on Tue 28 Apr 2026 to celebrate the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group’s (MUARG) 10‑year anniversary — a decade of collective research, partnership, and action to make cities better places to grow older!

We're launching a timely project exploring how young people aged 11–18 engage with nature across Greater Manchester, with a focus on understanding gender‑related differences in participation. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

The House of Commons International Development Committee’s report, "Peace Under Pressure", warns that the UK’s commitments to WPS are weakening amid rising global conflict and gender backlash. Let's explore what our researchers had to say about this 👇 🧵1/

Great to see @karengabay.bsky.social on BBC North West Tonight alongside one of this year's MOBO Awards hosts Eddie Kadi to discuss tonight's awards ceremony taking place in our beautiful city for the first time since its inception 30 years ago🎶 @uomhums.bsky.social

📢Major new UKRI-funded research project: 'Air Spaces: Getting the Measure of Air' involves researchers from across UoM & community partners to explore air pollution inequalities Builds on a great pilot project. So excited to see where this research takes us! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

The young people of Greater Manchester are feeling happier! 🌟 A major survey of tens of thousands of school pupils has revealed a welcome boost in wellbeing among young people across GM 🐝 Read more on our newsroom: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/y... @beewelluk.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

Honoured to host Attorney General Richard Hermer KC yesterday for @uomlaw.bsky.social Harry Street Lecture at @officialuom.bsky.social. His inspiring speech highlighted the importance of human rights and rules-based international order You can view the full speech here: www.gov.uk/government/s...

A new study has suggested that the transformation of Twitter into X under Elon Musk marks the rise of a new, illiberal regime for governing social media platforms, controllable by one person and used to push their own political agenda. Let's explore the research 👇 🧵1/

Why do ONS figures suggest high life expectancy for some minoritised ethnic groups, despite long‑standing evidence of poorer health? New blog shows how missing data & assumptions distort findings with real risks for policy & funding. raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/blog/limitat...

Join translator and critic Kasia Szymanska for an engaging collaborative translation workshop. 📅 Wed 25 Mar ⏰ 10.30am-12pm 📍 Manchester Poetry Library, @manmetuni.bsky.social 🎟️ Free – booking required No prior language or translation experience required. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...

Eid Mubarak 🌙 Wishing everyone in our University of Manchester community celebrating today a joyful and peaceful Eid.