A study examines a form of outdoor, ‘eco' therapy. Participants said moments in nature helped them process the past: watching trees grow and decay, feeling the wind on their face, or sitting quietly in a forest. @uomhums.bsky.social #ecotherapy journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Study reveals that ‘due diligence’ laws are beginning to give a voice to some of the world’s most vulnerable workers. The laws are designed to make multinational companies accountable for labour and environmental abuses. @uomhums.bsky.social #workersrights academic.oup.com/joeg/advance...

Discover funding, mentorship, and elevate your research to industry. @digitaluom.bsky.social is hosting this workshop for those whose work has a digital element or for those curious about how a digital strand could enrich their research. 24 March (1- 4:40PM): tinyurl.com/yxmhden6

Book now for our @mcrlitfest.bsky.social events in partnership with @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social and @newwritingmcr.bsky.social – featuring Douglas Stuart and Tayari Jones 📚

Join the Linguistic Diversity Collective, Creative Manchester and Manchester Museum as we participate in Manchester City of Lit’s International Mother Language Day 2026 celebrations! 📅 21 Feb, 11am–12pm 📍Manchester Museum 🎟️ https://ow.ly/l5sw50Y9o5y #MCRIMLD26 #motherlanguageday

Did you spot some of our colleagues from Manchester Institute of Education on ITV news this week? The story highlighted how more people are training as teachers, but a third still leave the profession within five years. 📹 Watch the report which was broadcast this week 👉 www.itv.com/watch/news/c...

@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...

The CreaTech Network Series returns for 2026 with the first of three events, 'Creativity and AI: Entertainment', led by Digital Futures in partnership with Creative Manchester and Turing Innovation Catalyst! 📅 26 Feb, 2.30pm–5pm 📍 Contact Theatre, Oxford Road 🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/QMiF50Y5Wio

We're here for 'Business Impact: Driving biodiversity recovery through business action' in @alliancembs.bsky.social this evening. We're thrilled to see so many people join us tonight, helping drive our message: Nature risk is business risk. 🧵

❗According to The Children's Society, children’s wellbeing is at a ten‑year low, and schools are feeling the impact. National and international data show rising concerns around young people’s mental and physical health, and the education sector is increasingly being asked to respond.

Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Willis (@bankfieldbecky.bsky.social) as she prepares to join @manchester.ac.uk as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance! 👏

"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...

We’re proud to share that @manchester.ac.uk has been recognised in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026. We’re celebrating three of our subjects' placed in the world's top 50: 👉#41 for Arts and Humanities 👉#41 for Business and Economics 👉#32 for Social Sciences

🎧 Tune in today to hear Dr Jennifer Cearns, Lecturer in AI in the Department of Social Anthropology at @manchester.ac.uk, chat with children's author and poet @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social about all things AI and language. 📻 Word of Mouth on BBC Radio 4 📅 Thursday, 22 January 🕐 15:30

🎮 A major new study from @manchester.ac.uk has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging a common concern among parents and teachers today. #MentalHealth @uomseed.bsky.social 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/pubm...

🌍 We're looking forward to hearing from Prof Steven Pierce, from @uomsalc.bsky.social, at their upcoming Inaugural lecture, "The Fetishistic State – Genealogies of Law in Northern Nigeria" 📅 Wednesday, 28 January 🕐 4:30 - 6:30 PM Grab your ticket here. 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/unive...

ICYMI: Professor Neil Humphrey appeared on BBC North West Tonight discussing #BeeWell’s @qiqicheng.bsky.social research on social media, gaming and young people’s wellbeing. 📺 Interview : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw9e... 📖 Research: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

A throwback to last week's snow, we spotted Frosty looking longingly at the Sam Alex building ☃️ We can only assume he's after a Research Assistant role 🥼 📸zak321171 on Insta

A powerful piece from Dr Marion Vannier, @uomsoss.bsky.social, reflecting on the reality of ‘hope’ for older men growing old behind bars. Read the @uk.theconversation.com article here 🔗 theconversation.com/elderly-men-... #UoMResearch @manchester.ac.uk @criminologyuom.bsky.social

🌿 Nature risk is now business risk. As Manchester prepares to host @ipbes.net, we’re asking a simple question: Are UK businesses ready for the shift toward nature‑positive regulation and investment? Let’s unpack what this means 👇 #IPBES12 #BizBiodiversity

A new study on South Africa's wine industry, led by Prof Matthew Alford from @alliancembs.bsky.social, found that farm workers and local unions use Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act to advocate for improved working conditions. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

University of Manchester Sociology Annual Lecture 2026: ‘Beyond Borders: Rethinking Migration and Citizenship’ Prof Bridget Anderson (University of Bristol) 📅 3.30–5pm, Thurs 12 Feb 2026 @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/university...

Last chance to view in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: (In)Visibility: An exhibition of artwork and poetry on spatial justice by the Hulme community. 📅 Until 14 January 2026 📍Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building Faculty of Humanities School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

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...

Congratulations to Prof Tony Redmond, Founder of UK-Med and Prof Emeritus of International Emergency Medicine at @hcrinstitute.bsky.social, recognised for his healthcare and humanitarian contributions in the King’s New Year Honours 🎉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

2025 has been a landmark year at Manchester 💜 We'd like to thank our University community, of researchers, lecturers, students, and staff, for all your brilliant work and dedication. Have a restful holiday and a Happy New Year ⭐ Merry Christmas! 🎄 📸 @unabridgedopinions.com

🎁New article by @sophierwoodward.bsky.social on the sociology of unwanted gifts: Dormant Gifts: Animating the Imagined and Narrated Pasts and Futures of Gifts @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsociology.bsky.social doi.org/10.3167/ee.2...

2025 has been a great year for us in Humanities at @manchester.ac.uk. We've made significant achievements, from our major new partnership with the Bank of England to the rediscovery of the ancient city of Imet in Egypt’s eastern Nile Delta. Rewind here 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...

Today is #WorldArabicLanguageDay 🌍✨ A celebration of one of the world’s oldest living languages. It’s beauty, resilience & journeys across cultures. 🎧 Listen to Dr Ruth Abou Rached discuss the richness and emotional journeys embedded in this language… youtube.com/shorts/UgXw6... 🧵1/4

👏 Congratulations to the entire research team on making a powerful step forward in reimagining archives for the digital age. #UoMResearch #ALife

Congratulations to all our grads!! 🎓 We love seeing all these happy faces in their graduation gowns. Make sure to tag us in your celebrations too! #graduation

We love seeing creative minds come together at big events like this! #UoMResearch #SocialSciences

🏳️‍🌈 New global study led by @uomsoss.bsky.social has found that younger generations around the world are redefining how they understand sexual identity. 🔗Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/y... 🧵1/

Colleagues from @manchester.ac.uk gathered to celebrate the success of business engagement and knowledge exchange across the Faculty of Humanities. The event saw a flurry of activity and demonstrated the many ways our research is having real-world #impact youtu.be/sNw7b9t8WTA?... 🧵1/6

Are you an early-career researcher in the arts & humanities with bold ideas? Apply for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and join a world-class research community. 👉Develop your vision 👉Access tailored support 👉Shape the future of your field Apply: www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...

This is definitely one of our favourite interpretations of our favourite building! 💙 @uomsalc.bsky.social

📆 Today marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of Genocide Victims. Let's revisit Madeleine Rees's lecture at the International Peace Lecture, about what peace truly means. #HumanRights #GenocidePrevention @uomsoss.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk youtu.be/poADYrixROo?...

It is a good opportunity to have a look at my recent journal articles that call for a rethink of #sportswashing with a bigger focus on the role of media and audiences in interpreting the political power of sports: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r... thx @uomhums.bsky.social, @fettitude.bsky.social

Incredibly proud of our research community 💜 Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

Tonight we’re pleased to host Gabriel Gatehouse discussing his new book “The Coming Storm” followed by a fascinating conversation with Prof Gary Younge. This public event is part of the workshop ‘Behind the Scenes: (Mis)trust, plausibility and scepticism in contemporary life’ @uomhums.bsky.social

🎉 Ten @manchester.ac.uk academics named among the world’s top 1% most influential researchers! Special shout‑out to Frank W. Geels (@alliancembs.bsky.social) & Pamela Qualter (@uomseed.bsky.social) who have made the list👏 Read the full list here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... #UoMResearch

New pan-European research, REDACT, shows conspiracy theories aren’t driven by a single source. They spread through a constant feedback loop between media, political rhetoric, protest movements and social-media algorithms. 🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h... 🧵1/ @uomsalc.bsky.social

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

🏆 Huge congratulations to Dr Omer Aijazi, whose monograph has now received its fifth international award since its release last year, as it continues to shape global conversations on Kashmir. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h... @uomsalc.bsky.social @hcrinstitute.bsky.social

🛍️ Isn’t it time we ditched Black Friday for something that actually matters? Expert commentary by Professor Nicola Banks, @uomseed.bsky.social. 🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...

Following yesterday’s Budget, TPI’s @andywestwood.bsky.social @profdaverichards.bsky.social @drdarcyluke.bsky.social @samwarner.bsky.social and Patrick Diamond share insights on the government’s approach to growth and productivity. Read more: bit.ly/3JVRkLi

❓ Curious what the Chancellor’s #Budget means for productivity? Dive into Bart van Ark’s (@bartvanark.bsky.social) initial reaction and key insights as the Director of The Productivity Institute (@productivity.bsky.social). 👇 🧵1/ @alliancembs.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

✨ Interdisciplinary Research Spotlight Research from Dr Eghbal Rahimikia, with partners from @ucl.ac.uk and Shanghai University, has released more than 600 Financial Time Series Foundation Models (TSFMs) - one of the largest collections of its kind. 📄: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... 🧵 1/

Budget day is fast approaching. The UK needs a long-term focus, stability, and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity, says Bart van Ark (@bartvanark.bsky.social) in a new policy commentary for TPI (@productivity.bsky.social) 👇 www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we... 🧵1/